The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast

199 | [Q&A] Handling Clients, Cash vs Accrual, Inventory, and Solo Bookkeeper Vacation Planning


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This episode comes from April’s Live Q&A session, where Serena answered various questions from bookkeepers about pricing strategies, software recommendations, financial statement presentation, and business growth challenges.

In this episode you’ll hear:

  • Learn how to confidently set your prices for bookkeeping setups and avoid undercharging
  • Discover effective ways to present financial statements that truly benefit your clients
  • Find out how to balance multiple professional identities on LinkedIn
  • Get strategies for taking a break from your bookkeeping business without losing clients

Resources mentioned in this episode:

  • Podcast episode: "177 | Crafting Deliverables That Matter" https://youtu.be/sb_9SYI82h0
  • The Bookkeeping Business Accelerator: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/bba
  • Elevate program: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/elevate
  • Email subscription: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/subscribe
  • Payment processors: Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless, Pluto
  • Workflow Queen (Alyssa Lang): https://www.workflowqueen.com
  • Accounting software: Xero, QuickBooks, Wave
  • Payroll: Gusto
  • Client management: Dubsado
  • Spotify playlists for The Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast


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