Comments for The Freelance Bookkeeper http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:26:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on How Much Should You Charge? by Gabrielle http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/rates/comment-page-1/#comment-44355 Gabrielle Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:26:45 +0000 http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/rates/#comment-44355 Carolina, Remember, "by the inch it's a cinch"! :-) If you've already been doing taxes, especially if some of those clients own businesses, that might be a great place to start. If they are your own clients, you could start very softly by suggesting ways they can improve their bookkeeping system. If they are your employer's clients (and it is okay with your boss), you could also let them know that you are starting your own freelance bookkeeping services and give them your card and ask them to pass it along to any other business owners they know who might need your help. If you are an employee right now, you might also start by offering to do bookkeeping for your employer's tax clients on a subcontracted basis. That means your boss is just expanding the services being provided to existing clients, you do the work, and you basically share in the revenue. Just some ideas that would be a gentle way to get started. Carolina,

Remember, “by the inch it’s a cinch”! :-)

If you’ve already been doing taxes, especially if some of those clients own businesses, that might be a great place to start. If they are your own clients, you could start very softly by suggesting ways they can improve their bookkeeping system. If they are your employer’s clients (and it is okay with your boss), you could also let them know that you are starting your own freelance bookkeeping services and give them your card and ask them to pass it along to any other business owners they know who might need your help. If you are an employee right now, you might also start by offering to do bookkeeping for your employer’s tax clients on a subcontracted basis. That means your boss is just expanding the services being provided to existing clients, you do the work, and you basically share in the revenue. Just some ideas that would be a gentle way to get started.

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Charge? by Carolina http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/rates/comment-page-1/#comment-44132 Carolina Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:34:57 +0000 http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/rates/#comment-44132 I just came across this. Thank you so much! I've been doing taxes for 6 years now and want to do bookkeeping, too. I'm nervous about starting my own business but excited at the same time. Thank you so much for this great article! I just came across this. Thank you so much! I’ve been doing taxes for 6 years now and want to do bookkeeping, too. I’m nervous about starting my own business but excited at the same time. Thank you so much for this great article!

]]> Comment on Your Bookkeeping Business 2012 by Quibids reviews http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/your-bookkeeping-business-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-43711 Quibids reviews Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:47:40 +0000 http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/?p=529#comment-43711 I enjoyed your website - great work! I enjoyed your website – great work!

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Charge? by Yvette http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/rates/comment-page-1/#comment-43257 Yvette Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:58:03 +0000 http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/rates/#comment-43257 Hello Gabrielle: Thank you for the information. I am so excited to begin my bookkeeping service. So, Quickbooks Accountant edition it is. If I have any other questions, I will definitely submit my question. Thanks, Yvette Hello Gabrielle:

Thank you for the information. I am so excited to begin my bookkeeping service. So, Quickbooks Accountant edition it is. If I have any other questions, I will definitely submit my question.

Thanks,

Yvette

]]> Comment on The Future and Freelance Bookkeeping by Reno http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/the-future-and-freelance-bookkeeping/comment-page-1/#comment-42777 Reno Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:51:03 +0000 http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/?p=889#comment-42777 The Quickbooks remote access feature has been great because of the improvement in efficiency for those in the bookkeeping business. The Quickbooks remote access feature has been great because of the improvement in efficiency for those in the bookkeeping business.

]]> Comment on How Safe is Outsourced Bookkeeping in the Clouds? by Reno http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/how-safe-is-outsourced-bookkeeping-services-and-the-cloud/comment-page-1/#comment-42776 Reno Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:46:32 +0000 http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/?p=952#comment-42776 Great information .I love this blog. It always has goof info for bookkeepers. Great information .I love this blog. It always has goof info for bookkeepers.

]]> Comment on Introducing The Freelance Bookkeeper Spotlight with Connie Carlson by Ann http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/introducing-the-freelance-bookkeeper-spotlight-with-connie-carlson/comment-page-1/#comment-42256 Ann Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:59:34 +0000 http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/?p=936#comment-42256 Thanks so much for sharing this interesting interview with us. I caught myself smiling more than once because of all of the similarities between what Connie said and the thoughts I have had in starting my business. Thanks so much for sharing this interesting interview with us. I caught myself smiling more than once because of all of the similarities between what Connie said and the thoughts I have had in starting my business.

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Charge? by Gabrielle http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/rates/comment-page-1/#comment-41967 Gabrielle Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:24:02 +0000 http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/rates/#comment-41967 Schequetta, By "more than one account" do you mean you are keeping the books for more than one business, but both businesses are owned by the same client? If that is the case, then it's up to you how you charge. YOU are the boss of your own business and how you want to charge for services. You might consider giving a package rate for both businesses, but that is completely up to you and somewhat depends on how profitable the client is for you. So bottom line, it's whatever you think is appropriate for the situation. It's your business - you make the rules! :-) Schequetta,

By “more than one account” do you mean you are keeping the books for more than one business, but both businesses are owned by the same client?

If that is the case, then it’s up to you how you charge. YOU are the boss of your own business and how you want to charge for services. You might consider giving a package rate for both businesses, but that is completely up to you and somewhat depends on how profitable the client is for you.

So bottom line, it’s whatever you think is appropriate for the situation. It’s your business – you make the rules! :-)

]]> Comment on How Much Should You Charge? by Schequetta http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/rates/comment-page-1/#comment-41854 Schequetta Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:15:18 +0000 http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/rates/#comment-41854 what if you have a client with more than one account. should you give them a discount for the second account or keep the price as though it were a new client? what if you have a client with more than one account. should you give them a discount for the second account or keep the price as though it were a new client?

]]> Comment on How Safe is Outsourced Bookkeeping in the Clouds? by Gabrielle http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/how-safe-is-outsourced-bookkeeping-services-and-the-cloud/comment-page-1/#comment-41842 Gabrielle Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:28:57 +0000 http://thefreelancebookkeeper.com/blog/?p=952#comment-41842 Yes, Yvette. I highly recommend joining the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program. It is an excellent value, and you will get the software, support and additional training needed to succeed with QuickBooks. Yes, Yvette. I highly recommend joining the QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program. It is an excellent value, and you will get the software, support and additional training needed to succeed with QuickBooks.

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