How can bookkeepers become financially essential in 2026?

In this episode, we dive into the changing landscape for bookkeepers and how to ensure you are an indispensable asset to your clients.

With the economy shifting and small businesses becoming more selective, it’s crucial to articulate the value you bring. You need to be seen as a finance lead, not just someone who checks boxes.

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome

00:00:17 - Understanding the Current Situation

00:01:20 - Value of Bookkeepers

00:03:03 - Role of a Finance Lead

00:04:01 - Becoming Indispensable

00:06:25 - Understanding the Business Environment in 2026

00:08:05 - Positioning as a Finance Lead

00:08:32 - Showing Your Value

00:10:45 - Leveraging Software and Tools

00:11:30 - Developing a Gold Standard Service

00:14:19 - Avoiding Burnout

00:15:14 - Setting Boundaries with Clients

00:17:29 - Repositioning the Value of Your Service

00:18:48 - Becoming Financially Essential

00:20:58 - Moving Towards Business Coaching

00:21:44 - Becoming an Essential Finance Lead

00:22:30 - Redefining Advisory Services

00:24:39 - Transitioning from Transactional Bookkeeping to Essential Finance Lead

00:25:07 - Conclusion

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About us

We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective

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