Marketing an accounting firm has proven to be one of the most critical tasks our students have encountered when getting

As a small business owner, it's natural to want to achieve a work-life balance that allows you to enjoy the

As a small accounting business, it's essential to not only meet but exceed your client's expectations. Bookkeepers and tax professionals

This article discusses how to figure out what to charge business clients for your accounting and bookeeping services. Make sure your prospective client recognizes the value of your services. See Why are businesses begging for my services? The most natural question next is “How much is it going to cost?” The quickest way to discourage […]

Editor’s Note It’s unusual to find outside articles devoted to the needs of the freelance accountant. But, with the author’s approval, I am sending one to you in it’s entirety. It’s written by freelancing accountant, Thomas M. Begley, to business owners explaining the advantages of outsourcing their accounting. Although a bit lengthy I think you’ll […]

So you think you’re introverted. I bet I’ve got you beat. When I was in high school, a friend of mine and I went to a church party / dance. On the way to the men’s room, I ran into a girl I knew from one of my classes. She had a friend with her […]

In the course of business we’ve all heard of the networking groups who meet on a regular basis with the sole objective of referring business to each other. Rather than hope that they will have a vacancy for an accounting service member at some stage in the not too distant future, give some consideration to […]

This article goes into more detail about the reasons businesses will always have a legitimate need for accounting and bookkeeping services. A recent student asked me how to respond to a well-meaning relative who felt that accounting was a dying occupation because of tax simplification. I’m often asked if a simpler tax code, meaning flat-tax […]

This article shows you how to provide accounting and bookkeeping services that are fit to your clients needs. Here’s a short quiz I don’t think you’ll have difficulty completing: All things being equal, would you rather earn $45/hour or $55/hour doing accounting for a business? All things being equal, would you rather have a $250/month […]

This article examines reasons why insisting on a contract may not be the best thing for your accounting and bookkeeping service. You’ve finished your marketing presentation to your most promising potential client. They’re impressed with your confidence, energy, and offer. They’re ready to say “yes.” Do you pull out your bookkeeping service contract, or not? […]

In this article, we take a look at essential business tools you will need to start your accounting and bookkeeping service. Whether you have a computer or not, you ought to have a working electric typewriter, but nothing fancy. If you don’t have one right now, don’t despair. This Saturday, go to a garage sale […]

Starting an accounting business is always challenging and unpredictable, especially in the accounting industry. The niche is known for its