Tag Archives: Client Relationships

Bookkeepers – How to Break Free from the Insanity of Charging By the Hour

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Linda Hunt

Albert Einstein said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Sadly, many freelance bookkeepers feel stuck with the insanity of charging by the hour. When you first started your … Continue reading →

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A Surefire Way to Get Your Bookkeeping Clients to Agree to Your Rate Increase

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Linda Hunt

In a recent article, I shared how a bookkeeper can face their fears and have the “money conversation” with clients about raising rates. Today, I want to share some practical ways to approach this touchy topic with clients. Over the … Continue reading →

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Bookkeepers – Should You be Available to Your Clients 24/7?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Linda Hunt

We live in a world where people expect instant access.  So does this mean as a freelance bookkeeper you should be “on call” 24/7? No! The whole point of running your own business is to create more freedom and flexibility … Continue reading →

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Should You Move Fast or Take It Slow When Establishing Relationships with Your Bookkeeping Clients?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Linda Hunt

The goal for any freelance bookkeeper is to establish long-lasting, satisfying client relationships.  That’s what grows and sustains your business.  However, sometimes we try to move too fast, before we really know if it’s going to be a win-win relationship. … Continue reading →

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How Should You Handle a “Difficult” New Bookkeeping Client?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Linda Hunt

Being a freelance bookkeeper isn’t just about the numbers. It sure would be easier if that were the case.  Then you could peacefully crunch number and get your work done in record time. But being a freelance bookkeeper is mainly … Continue reading →

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Communication Strategies for Working Remotely With Your Clients

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Linda Hunt

Communication is the cornerstone of building a successful freelance accounting and bookkeeping business. This is even more important when you’re providing your services remotely. Poor communication can lead to your client to think that nothing is being done and they’re … Continue reading →

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Freelance Bookkeepers – How Can You Ensure You Always Have Enough Money to Pay Yourself?

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Linda Hunt

The ultimate goal of being a freelance bookkeeper is to gain freedom – to have a say over how you live your life and raise your standard of living.  Yet, so many of us experience a crazy roller coaster ride … Continue reading →

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Don’t Sabotage Your Team – Create a System for Managing Your Clients

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Linda Hunt

Do you have more work than you can handle yet you’re resisting hiring anyone because you believe you’re the only one who can do the bookkeeping correctly for your client? If so, you’re creating a self-fulfilling prophecy. You’ll find problems … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Manage Even the Most Difficult Client

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Linda Hunt

We’ve all had one.That client who on a good day is not the easiest person to get along with! Managing them can drain your energy and make you cringe each time the phone rings! But that is exactly what you … Continue reading →

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