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Home to some of the best knowledge nuggets savvy bookkeeping entrepreneurs need to know. Learn what you need to know about growing a successful firm, building a team of ahh-mazing bookkeepers, and more.
More Than Just a Bookkeeper
Independent bookkeepers often underestimate their impact. Your work is not small. It is foundational. ...more
Imposter Syndrome ,Business Success
February 04, 2026•2 min read
When To Quit Your 9 - 5
One of the most common questions aspiring and new bookkeepers ask is: “When should I leave my W-2 job?” And the honest answer is this: There is no single right timeline. ...more
Leverage and Freedom
December 10, 2025•2 min read
7 Skills Every Bookkeeper Needs
If you’re a newer bookkeeper (or an independent bookkeeper building a firm), you’ve probably noticed this: knowing debits and credits is necessary, but it’s not the whole game. ...more
Business Success
November 12, 2025•2 min read
Bookkeeping Success at Every Stage
If you are an independent bookkeeper or a bookkeeping business owner, you may feel like you are behind. You see other bookkeepers online talking about six-figure firms, large teams, and perfectly pack... ...more
Business Success
September 17, 2025•2 min read
Build a Bookkeeping Business Worth Buying (Even If You Never Sell)
If you are an independent bookkeeper or a bookkeeping firm owner, chances are you did not start your business thinking about an exit strategy. You started because you wanted flexibility, autonomy, and... ...more
Business Success
August 13, 2025•3 min read
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Bookkeepers Make When Growing a Business
Growing a bookkeeping business is rarely a straight line. These are not beginner mistakes. These are the challenges that show up after you have clients, momentum, and real responsibility. If you want ... ...more
Business Success
July 16, 2025•2 min read
How To Own Your Worth
Let’s face it: starting a bookkeeping business takes guts. You’ve got the skills, but when it comes to owning your worth? That’s a whole different ball game. And I get it—imposter syndrome can creep i... ...more
Business Success ,Leverage and Freedom
June 23, 2025•3 min read
10 Game-Changing Trends for Bookkeepers
Bookkeeping is an excellent field to enter right now. You can set your own schedule and choose your own clients. With more businesses outsourcing their bookkeeping than ever before, the demand is stea... ...more
Bookkeeping Fundamentals ,Business Success
March 06, 2025•5 min read
Important Tax Info 2024
Here is some helpful information for tax season. Even though we don't DO the taxes, preparing for them is real! I hope this helps you be "in the know"! ...more
Bookkeeping Fundamentals
February 27, 2025•2 min read
What Do CPAs Want From a Bookkeeper?
What do CPAs really want from a bookkeeper? Tax season can be a stressful time for everyone, but a strong partnership between bookkeepers and CPAs can make all the difference. ...more
Business Success
February 06, 2025•3 min read
Debits and Credits Simplified
Debits and Credits—broken down so you can understand them! In Accounting, money coming in and out of the business is recorded as debits and credits. It's called a double-entry accounting system. ...more
Bookkeeping Fundamentals
October 18, 2024•1 min read
Year-End Adjustments - Closing the Books Like a Pro
When it’s time to prepare taxes for your client, year-end adjustments are a key part of the process. ...more
Bookkeeping Fundamentals ,Business Success
September 30, 2024•2 min read
Seven Customer Service Tips for Bookkeepers
As a bookkeeper, providing excellent customer service is just as important as maintaining accurate financial records. Your clients rely on you to help manage one of the most vital aspects of their bus... ...more
Bookkeeping Fundamentals ,Business Success
September 19, 2024•3 min read
Simplify Your Charts of Accounts for Success
The Chart of accounts is ever-evolving and can be simple or complex. We recommend first starting with the simple chart of accounts, which aligns with the tax mapping (LLC, S corp, etc.), then adding ... ...more
Bookkeeping Fundamentals ,Business Success
September 12, 2024•3 min read
Jumpstart Your Journey to Bookkeeping
Lynn shares her tips on jumpstarting your journey to becoming an independent bookkeeper on your own terms! ...more
Bookkeeping Fundamentals ,Business Success
August 04, 2024•2 min read
A Dozen Benefits of Independent Bookkeeping
If you're wondering if you should go out on your own, here are a dozen pros to becoming an independent bookkeeper. ...more
Remote workers ,Leverage and Freedom
July 19, 2024•4 min read
You Already Own the Bookkeeping Skills
Don't let imposter syndrome dim all that you’ve accomplished. Starting your own bookkeeping business is an exciting venture, but also comes with challenges. Coaching can help you own your expertise a... ...more
Imposter Syndrome ,Business Success
July 05, 2024•3 min read
Tips for Starting your Own Bookkeeping Business
You already own the skills - let us guide you to being a successful Independent Bookkeeper. Here are some Practical tips for getting started. ...more
bookkeeping needs ,Bookkeeping Fundamentals &Leverage and Freedom
March 06, 2024•4 min read
Demystifying Journal Entries
A little fuzzy about Journal Entries? Wondering how to create a Journal Entry at the end of the year in Quickbooks? ...more
Bookkeeping Fundamentals
January 24, 2024•4 min read
Ready to Become an Independent Bookkeeper?
Going out alone does not have to be scary with our Mentoring Program and community group for support. ...more
Imposter Syndrome ,Remote workers &Bookkeeping Fundamentals
January 18, 2024•3 min read
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