Posted on May 8th, 2008 by
Gabrielle
With all the doom and gloom predictions for the economy, small business owners will be looking for ways to save money in their businesses. That means they will want to protect what they have, as well as find ways to trim fat. Do you see the opportunity? You can position yourself as an invaluable resource ...
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Tagged As: bookkeeping, find new clients, freelance, getting started in bookkeeping, marketing bookkeeping services
Posted on March 26th, 2008 by
Gabrielle
As you might expect, different bookkeepers answer this question differently. Your answer will likely depend on your budget and the ultimate goals you have for your business. There are actually more than three choices, when you are talking the working space of a freelance bookkeeper. You could set up your business in your home (a spare bedroom or ...
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Tagged As: freelance office, home office, home-based, working from home
Posted on March 8th, 2008 by
Gabrielle
Did you know that right now we are in the middle of the absolute best time of the year to find new clients for your freelance bookkeeping business? Yep, it’s tax season! Many small businesses are still scrambling to get their 2007 books in order so they can have their tax returns prepared on time. ...
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Tagged As: bookkeeping help, freelance bookkeeper, networking, new clients, tax season
Posted on February 21st, 2008 by
Gabrielle
This is always a hot question, especially when you are in the planning stages of your business. But that is also the best time to set your sights for how your business will give you the lifestyle you seek! One of the biggest problems I see many new bookkeepers and consultants make (yes, I made ...
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Tagged As: bookkeeping services, charges, clients, fees, hourly rates, QuickBooks, specialty, survey
Posted on January 25th, 2008 by
Gabrielle
In December we discussed committing to paper (or computer file) your plans for your freelance bookkeeping business. It included the income you want to achieve, the schedule you desire, and the services you are offering. You even guessed at which services would pull which proportions of your revenue. Now it’s time to put some action ...
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Tagged As: bookkeeper, bookkeeper marketing, bookkeeping business action plan, freelance bookkeeping, Quick Books, QuickBooks, Training, tutorial