<p>Clear communication sets the foundation for a great client relationship. In this episode, Rachel Barnett walks through her "How We Work" guide—a resource she shares with clients to outline expectations, processes, and policies. Learn why having a welcome document helps clients feel at ease, how to set boundaries around communication and scope, and what details you should consider including in your own version. Plus, Rachel shares insights on pricing, workflow transparency, and managing client responsibilities. Tune in and get ideas for your own bookkeeping business!<br>
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Gentle Frog's How We Work document: https://www.gentlefrog.com/welcome-what-to-expect/</p>

Clear communication sets the foundation for a great client relationship. In this episode, Rachel Barnett walks through her "How We Work" guide—a resource she shares with clients to outline expectations, processes, and policies. Learn why having a welcome document helps clients feel at ease, how to set boundaries around communication and scope, and what details you should consider including in your own version. Plus, Rachel shares insights on pricing, workflow transparency, and managing client responsibilities. Tune in and get ideas for your own bookkeeping business! Gentle Frog's How We Work document: https://www.gentlefrog.com/welcome-what-to-expect/

Setting Expectations: How We Work with Clients

Welcome to Gentle Frog’s Bookkeeping Lily Pad, your cozy corner of the podcasting world where numbers tell a story and bookkeeping blossoms into an adventure! Dive in with Rachel Barnett, seasoned bookkeeper, and successful entrepreneur, as she leaps from one topic to another, guiding you through the riveting ecosystem of bookkeeping businesses.

Having journeyed through the challenges of building, growing, and eventually selling her own bookkeeping firm, Rachel brings a wealth of experience and heartfelt advice to aspiring and established bookkeeping professionals. With a passion that extends beyond ledgers and spreadsheets, she’s here to offer a supportive platform for industry insights, practical strategies, and the shared experiences that breathe life into the bookkeeping community.

Each episode, roughly 20 minutes, is a concise, content-rich package designed to fit into your busy schedule. Rachel welcomes a variety of guest speakers, from thriving bookkeeping business owners to other industry experts, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on all aspects of the profession. They’re not just talking debits and credits; they’re celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit, discussing client relations, marketing strategies, balancing work-life dynamics, embracing technology, and so much more.

But it’s not all serious business; amidst the valuable insights are sprinkles of light-hearted moments, personal anecdotes, and the camaraderie that makes the bookkeeping community genuinely unique. It’s a balance sheet for the soul that underscores the human side of numbers.

So, are you ready to hop onto a lily pad of learning and laughter? Subscribe to Gentle Frog’s Bookkeeping Lily Pad, and join Rachel Barnett on a transformative journey across the tranquil waters of bookkeeping business mastery. It’s time to make some un’frog’ettable memories in the world of finance!

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Welcome to Gentle Frog’s Bookkeeping Lily Pad, your cozy corner of the podcasting world where numbers tell a story and bookkeeping blossoms into an adventure! Dive in with Rachel Barnett, seasoned bookkeeper, and successful entrepreneur, as she leaps from one topic to another, guiding you through the riveting ecosystem of bookkeeping businesses. Having journeyed through the challenges of building, growing, and eventually selling her own bookkeeping firm, Rachel brings a wealth of experience and heartfelt advice to aspiring and established bookkeeping professionals. With a passion that extends beyond ledgers and spreadsheets, she’s here to offer a supportive platform for industry insights, practical strategies, and the shared experiences that breathe life into the bookkeeping community. Each episode, roughly 20 minutes, is a concise, content-rich package designed to fit into your busy schedule. Rachel welcomes a variety of guest speakers, from thriving bookkeeping business owners to other industry experts, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on all aspects of the profession. They’re not just talking debits and credits; they’re celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit, discussing client relations, marketing strategies, balancing work-life dynamics, embracing technology, and so much more. But it’s not all serious business; amidst the valuable insights are sprinkles of light-hearted moments, personal anecdotes, and the camaraderie that makes the bookkeeping community genuinely unique. It’s a balance sheet for the soul that underscores the human side of numbers. So, are you ready to hop onto a lily pad of learning and laughter? Subscribe to Gentle Frog’s Bookkeeping Lily Pad, and join Rachel Barnett on a transformative journey across the tranquil waters of bookkeeping business mastery. It’s time to make some un’frog’ettable memories in the world of finance!

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