Tag Archives: Linda Hunt

Diagnosing Your Fear – The Key to a Successful Bookkeeping Business

Freelance bookkeepers are faced with so many life and business-altering decisions.Since you’re your own boss you’re constantly asking yourself questions like: “Should I spend so much money to buy this new equipment? Should I keep working from home or rent … Continue reading

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4 Top Areas of Resistance

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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Freelance Bookkeepers – Paint a Picture for Your Prospective Clients

Many times when we talk about bookkeeping to our prospective clients they just don’t get the big picture. Their understanding of bookkeeping is that it’s comprised of task-oriented things like writing checks. Yes, that’s part of what you do.  However, … Continue reading

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Dogged Determination

My eight-year-old neighbor, Julia, wants a dog.  She comes over almost every day to visit my two, Bailey and Bella.  (That’s a picture of them playing soccer.  Well, their version of soccer.)  Her only obstacle – Connor, her five-year-old brother! … Continue reading

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Bookkeepers – What Should You Do When the Prospective Client Says “No”?

You’ve put yourself out there and have attended some great networking events to get the exposure your freelance bookkeeping business needs in order to grow.  Congratulations! Not only that, you’ve also done the right follow up. And, finally, you’ve gotten … Continue reading

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Top 3 Ways to Know When It Is Time to Stop Working with a Client

As freelance bookkeepers we have a front row seat to how well (or unwell) our client’s businesses are doing.  When business and cash flow are both positive, our working relationship with that client is easy – they’re in a good … Continue reading

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Accountability – The Secret to a Profitable Bookkeeping Business

As a freelance bookkeeper, “accounting” is a word that’s an integral part of your life.  You keep account of other peoples’ books, providing their business with a support system that keeps it financially healthy. But let me ask you – … Continue reading

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Great Expectations

By Linda A. Hunt, The Small Business Money Mentor My good friend and business colleague Sue (name has been changed for confidentiality purposes) called me freaking out about money! She was having a mini meltdown and could not figure out … Continue reading

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

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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7 Marketing Secrets for Savvy Freelance Bookkeepers

Successfully marketing yourself as a freelance bookkeeper is all about giving your clients what they want and need. However, many freelance bookkeepers make the mistake of solely focusing on themselves and talking about their business. However, what really catches your … Continue reading

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