How To Start A Bookkeeping Business

Many bookkeepers, or individuals that have done “a bit of bookkeeping” ponder about the thought of starting their own book keeping business. Contact us for more details

Have you really thought the situation through? Here’s some points to consider in your decision making process:
1) Small businesses outsource a bookeeper because they don’t know how to do the books / don’t have time/ don’t wan’t to / don’t like doing the books. In most instances they don’t know what’s required – they just “want it done” – but often you (as the client’s book-keeper) can talk with their accountant to see what the accountant specifically requires for this client.

2) When a business is seeking a bookkeeper, they want the bookkeeper yesterday, but often they won’t give you all the information until “next week” !!!! They may not even be ready for you to start for a few months

3) Generally hours are by mutual agreement – it’s not a “boss / employee” situation

4) Some businesses may require you to work on their premises – no matter what – and it’s normally during business hours – others you can pick up and do at home – they just want it done by the required deadlines

5) Time frames – Put yourself in their position – if you wanted a baby-sitter and the baby sitter only turned up when they felt like it, how would you feel? If you wanted your car serviced, would you mind if the mechanic took weeks to fix your car?

6) Hourly rate – you don’t get sick leave / holiday pay / super / etc – so you need to allow for that in your calculations

7) Are you ready to start your own business?
a) Only you can decide – you may have the skills, but do you have the desire, the discipline and motivation to work for yourself?
b) A business owner expects their bookkeeper to do their books FOREVER – they do not want a new bookkeeper each week
c) You can’t just “give it a try” – you either take the splunge or you don’t – and once you’ve started – you need to keep going

8 ) Get yourself a five year plan – part time 20 / 30 hours per week and you could earn $800 – $1000 pw – so where do you see yourself in five years?
We’ve got clients that we’ve serviced for many years. As one client siad to one of our bookkeepers : ” I’ve known you for a longer period of time than I knew any of my ex-wives. It’s like you are part of the family!!”

We have a service whereby we help experienced bookkeepers source clients – we do not work with every bookkeeper, and neither do we take on every client – we are looking to get the right / client / bookkeeper teamed up, so that everybody wins.Contact us for more details

We have a service whereby we help experienced bookkeepers source clients – we do not work with every bookkeeper, and neither do we take on every client – we are looking to get the right / client / bookkeeper teamed up, so that everybody wins. … more details here

What is involved in the Bookkeepers Marketing Program?

The Bookkeepers Marketing Program is designed for bookkeepers who are starting, or who already have their own bookkeeping business, tailored to your business.

It’s designed for bookkeepers with knowledge and experience in doing bookkeeping. We do not train you in how to become a bookkeeper. We’ll help you through the hurdles and obstacles involved in getting your bookkeeping business operational.

This is not a franchise. You do not sub-contract to us as a bookkeeper, you will be contracting directly to the business owner / operator who is needing bookkeeping services.

Ask any small business owner, and they will tell you that certain sacrifices have to be made short term, for a long term gain.

We have many bookkeepers who have been very grateful for the service we offer, as they have found it to be a great boost to their business, and their income. These bookkeepers have gained insight into promoting their businesses, how to manage their time more effectively, and other tips that may have taken them years to learn.

They appreciate that our service is not “just about getting three clients”, it’s about gaining knowledge to build a self sustainable business, that has the potential for an income in excess of $100k. See our Bookkeepers Marketing Program for more details

Had a phone call from a lady wanting some Quickbooks training. She’s been helping her husband, doing the books for a mechanics business. So she’s wanting to expand her income by setting herself up as a bookkeeper.

There is a great demand for bookkeepers, and as the population of the Gold Coast grows, so does the need for more of bookkeeping businesses. However, doing the books for your husband’s business does not qualify you to go and do the books for (more…)

Often our clients are so busy involved working in their business that they tell us they’ve no time to work on the business. Here’s a simple habit that you can form and stick to everyday. Then watch the results. All you need is five minutes.

Can you find 5 minutes to at least one of these things to expand your business?

• Send a quick note / email to a prospect, colleague, friend or acquaintance.
• Invite a friend or business associate to lunch for next week–even if they cannot go, spend a few minutes “just catching up.”
• Scan the local paper and jot a little note of “Congrats” to someone you recognize.
• Have a look at your diary. Think of another opportunity to develop with a client you saw yesterday, then follow up with your client.
• Call someone whose project you’ll be starting in the next two weeks and tell them you’re looking forward to seeing or working with them again. Ask how they’ve been.

If you’re looking for some more ideas Contact us for more details about how we can help you expand your bookkeeping business

There’s many variations of headlines that bookkeepers use to advertise their business. How many of them are successful? Bookkeepers invest their hard earned cash on newspaper advertising hoping to attract new clients.
Want to know more? Contact us for more details about how we can help you expand your bookkeeping business

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