Your Bookkeeping Business 2012

. Have you made some “resolutions” for your business? I’m hearing from many fellow bookkeepers who are determined to grow their business in 2012. How about you? What does that really mean in practical terms though? The economy is still a bit choppy, and times are changing. But our prospects are VERY bright, especially for ... ...

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How Safe is Outsourced Bookkeeping in the Clouds?

Recently one of your fellow readers submitted an excellent question about what we face as freelance bookkeepers when working virtually (from your own office rather than on-site in the client’s office)… “I’d like to know how to address the concern of prospective clients who suspect that they will lose privacy when they outsource their bookkeeping ... ...

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The Future and Freelance Bookkeeping

Technology? The economy? Where are we headed in 2012 and beyond? Little over a week ago I attended one of the bookkeeping industry’s most well-known events – the Sleeter Conference (aka The Sleeter Group Accounting Solutions Conference) and the message throughout most of the training sessions was very clear: Desktop accounting is on the road ... ...

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Should You Specialize Your Bookkeeping Services? (And Why It Matters)

An important question facing you as freelance bookkeeper is… Are you going to specialize or will you remain a generalist? As a freelance bookkeeper, do you offer specialty services? Or do you offer any kind of bookkeeping to anyone who’s willing to pay you to do the work? Here’s three reasons why I strongly recommend ... ...

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Virtual Bookkeeper Tips: When Clients Resist Going Paperless

Have you hit resistance to transitioning your bookkeeping service business from in-person and on-site to working virtually from your office and through the Internet? You’re not alone, especially if your clients are primarily small, traditional mom & pop type businesses. In fact, one of the questions I hear most often from freelance bookkeepers who are ... ...

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