Tag Archives: bookkeeping

Bookkeepers: How Would You Rate Your Marketing Skills?

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Linda Hunt

On a scale of 1-10, 10 being excellent, how would you rate your marketing skills? Don’t worry if you don’t even want to share your answer; most bookkeepers are in exactly the same place. The problem is if you’re not … Continue reading →

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4 Top Areas of Resistance

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Linda Hunt

Last year, I had put on some weight and was using the fact that I have a “thyroid condition” as the reason why I could not take the weight off. Truth be told, I’ve had a thyroid condition for over … Continue reading →

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Bookkeepers – Are You Giving Away Services You Should Be Charging For?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Linda Hunt

Freelance bookkeepers tend to leave a lot of money on the table by giving away services that can bring in revenue.  We tend to bend over backwards picking up information, scanning in information, doing all kinds of administrative things and … Continue reading →

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How Important Is It for Bookkeepers to Diversify Their Client Base?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Linda Hunt

Recently, I’ve been noticing that businesses are looking for solutions that are tailored specifically to their needs. They want to make sure what they’re buying is going to work for them. Savvy freelance bookkeepers can take advantage of this by … Continue reading →

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Should You Let Clients “Steal” Away Your Well-Trained Bookkeepers?

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Linda Hunt

Have you ever had a new client want to hire your bookkeeping business to fill in for only three months while their “regular” bookkeeper is out on maternity leave or is recovering from an accident?  If you have employees or … Continue reading →

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How to Use Your Budget to Establish a Pattern of Profits

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Linda Hunt

As a freelance bookkeeper you’re very familiar with what budgeting is – you just figure out where you are going to spend the money you earn, and that’s all there is to it – right?  Well yes and no.  Yes, going through … Continue reading →

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5 Social Networking Tips for Professional Bookkeepers

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Linda Hunt

Social networking is a popular marketing tool right now but can you really use it to promote your services as a bookkeeper? Absolutely! But there is a right way and a wrong way to use social networking. Here are some … Continue reading →

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“Marketing and Selling without slime…the secret to success with these sister functions”

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Linda Hunt

Recently, I told you that your primary job wasn’t doing bookkeeping, it was MARKETING. Well, that’s not the whole story. You also need to spend a fair amount of time closing…or selling. Marketing and Selling go hand in hand. They … Continue reading →

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You’re Only Responsible for Yourself

Posted on March 16, 2010 by Linda Hunt

In a private coaching session with Jane (names have been changed to protect privacy), we were talking about how bad she felt that one of her clients was experiencing financial difficulty.  She was experiencing real angst and turmoil because she … Continue reading →

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The Real Reason Why You Are In Business

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Linda Hunt

Do you know the real reason why you are in business? The first response I hear most often to that question is to be of service.  That is a wonderful reason and very true for the majority of individuals in … Continue reading →

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