by AmyHooke | 17 Oct, 2018 | Bookkeeping
Everyone loves a good rant on social media about a client who’s been a complete pain in the a$$ (aka a PITA client). But if you’re dealing with a difficult client, rather than jumping straight on social media, it might be time to take a different approach… I’ve...
by AmyHooke | 5 Sep, 2018 | Mentoring
Today, I want to talk about self-awareness and why it’s such an important topic when you’re running a bookkeeping business. Your level of self-awareness can either hold you back or propel you forward in business, especially when it comes to hiring, managing your team,...
by AmyHooke | 3 Aug, 2018 | Business Planning, Strategy
Remember my client, Melanie? [from previous blog: Why learning to be confident is a waste of time, and what to focus on instead] I asked her, the question: “How did you become a bookkeeper?” Her response was, “I just fell into it.” And I laughed because I’ve said it...
by AmyHooke | 26 Jul, 2018 | Mentoring
When I first started working for myself, and in the years to follow, I noticed that I often had this strange feeling in my head and my chest. And, at times, a lot of negative thoughts. I kept thinking to myself, “What’s wrong with me?” After years of...
by AmyHooke | 23 Jul, 2018 | Business Planning, Mentoring, Strategy
As bookkeepers, we all know about rescue jobs! Why? Because approximately 90% of our new clients come to us in a total mess. And as bookkeepers, we can spend the lion’s share of our time fixing up accounts. Rescue jobs can be very stressful for both the...
