How I Made $12,000 In 1 MONTH - Online Bookkeeping Business
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- čas přidán 23. 01. 2023
- Are you eager to launch your own online bookkeeping business but unsure where to begin? I provide you with a detailed step-by-step guide to kickstart your journey as a bookkeeping entrepreneur. Discover essential tips, tools, and strategies to succeed in this lucrative field. Watch now and take the first steps towards financial independence and a thriving online bookkeeping business!
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Very Well Zack! Thanks for being so honest and real! I have more confidence in you!
I appreciate that!
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Absolutely AWESOME!!! This was so REAL, HONEST, and INSPIRATIONAL!!! Thank you for this video ... you've definitely got a new Subscriber :)
I’m happy to help! Let me know if you have specific questions, and I will answer them in my next video
Thanks for this. Just starting my accounting business. This helps.
Good luck!! Reach out to me if you ever have any questions
Thank you so much , just what I was looking for ❤
You’re welcome!! Thanks for watching
That was Crystal clear no BS.
I try to be very straightforward :)
I keep finding myself back here cause your st8t fwd simplified approach to introduce newbies to bookkeeping * exhales * its so refreshing
I’m so happy to help!
Welp, I got the answers I was looking for. I was def under the impression that it’ll give me a 3 day work week, and be a breeze to get started. Thank you for telling us the real deal!
You're welcome! I always try to be honest and keep it real. Feel free to ask me any questions you have, and I will try to answer them in my next video!
Thank you for this! I’ll be walking through your videos.
Very cool! Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for keeping real! No rose-colored glasses on or picking flowers in a meadow. In order to see results and get clients, one has to grind. No sitting around waiting for money to fall into your lap. 💕👏🏼
Exactly!!
Thank you for keeping it 💯, without the hype.
You bet!
Thanks for sharing your experience! I've just started my accounting firm in Dubai so this video was obviously relevant and motivating as well!
Glad it was helpful!
A very good and honest information.
Thank you ❤
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the honest course of how you grew it.
You're welcome. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
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Wow am so proud of you,i have an Accounting degree and dont know how to start my own,but watching this im really motivated
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Thanks for your great info bro. Please make a full tutorial of quickbooks online so that we can learn QB online from you. Please consider this. Thankyou
Would you considering buying a full QB tutorial if I made it?
@@BookkeepingExpert yes i would 100%
awesome video! thank you for sharing! please share a video where u explain that the money earned is the business' money..not YOUR money! u pay yourself from this revenue. most folks dont/wont understand this
Thanks! I'm happy it was helpful
@BookkeepingExpertR eally you are a real mentor. You response every question. I am from Bangladesh. I am learning quickbooks, xero, FreshBooks, wave and so on accounting software.. My study background accounting both graduate and post graduate. Is it possible to join remotely? I know how to explain every step of quickbooks.. Pls Give me suggestion.
I know it's hard for overseas bookkeepers, and unfortunately, I don't have any experience with that!
Ok thank you sooo sooo soooooo much you helped a lot ❤💕…
But really I feel there is a lot of questions inside my mind but I don’t know how to ask🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
I'm happy to help! Let me know if you have any specific questions, and I'll answer them in my next video!
@@BookkeepingExpert ,,,What is the most that customers ask for or ask about.. And the second question: How do you gain their trust?
@@BookkeepingExpert and Tell us what are the most important reasons for losing a customer. . . And What is the most focused on the customer
Hi, I have a follow up question. I am kinda new to this so please bare with me. When you're doing bookkeeping what are the statements you need to ask from your client? (And what about customer and vendor's names, do you ask for their data too?)
You need bank statements, credit card statements, loan statements, and any other financial statement they receive on a monthly basis. Yes, I always request vendor's names and W9s.
Here is the link where you can check out this awesome marketing strategy guide. It literally tells you exactly what to post and when to post for 30 days on social media & this is exactly how I grew my bookkeeping business to get 45 clients.
www.harrisburgbookkeeping.com/store/p/30-days-of-social-media-marketing-strategy
Thanks for being so Real lol
Welcome
Do you have a background in accounting/bookkeeping and if not how did you learn all the needed skills?
I did not have any experience when I got started. I did all of the research on my own through QuickBooks and the internet
Go to a community college or adult education program and get some training
If you really love what you're learning, get a degree.
There's lots of great content on CZcams and the internet, but you will do well to get additional training as well.
Hey Expert, whats the difference with bookkeeper and Accountant? Is bookkeeping first task and then you use bookkeeping for accounting stuff?
At first glance, the two can seem quite similar, but there are a few main differences. Bookkeeping focuses on recording and organizing financial data. Accounting is the interpretation and presentation of that data to business owners and investors.
Thanks for sharing this video. I live in London UK. I worked as finance manager for a company and used different accounting softwares. Question can I do bookkeeping for clients i the US?
Using different software and I can build a system for business finance proceeding all accounting reports, trial balance? Income and balance sheet statements even reconciling bank using Excel as a proper system.
My questions to you
I am in the UK, can I work for business in the US, Canada and Australia? As a bookkeeper?
Do I need a website?
Yes, you can work as a bookkeeper for companies in the US. You do not need a website, although it will increase your credibility.
Where are your videos on your trucking company? Thank you.
I have a separate playlist called "Route 20 Trucking Company"
How can I record an invoice to past factored transactions in quickbooks online? I just subscribed to QB and linked my accounts. My factoring company sends all invoices to brokers and charge me a fee of 1.5%, no reserve. I need to record the full amount of the agreement. I only see the factored amount. For example...$800 was charged, but I only got $788 after factoring. I need to tie that 800 to the 788. Can you help?
Yes. You can use this link to schedule a 1-on-1 meeting. I know exactly how to fix that. www.harrisburgbookkeeping.com/scheduling
Do you always use a software (eg quickbooks) for all your bookkeeping even if the business is really small? Do you sometimes just use a spreadsheet? In regards to your catch up or cleanup jobs, do you still use QB? What deliverables do you give the client? How do you handover to the client their books for the period you worked on? Thanks in advance!
I only use QBO. I don't use any other software or Excel. If the client is too small for QBO, they probably are too small to pay my minimum of $250/month
For deliverables, it's always P&L and Balance Sheet, sometimes General Ledger if the accountant asks for it
I don't handover the books because the client always has their own access to QBO
Good
Thanks
Question: Where did you get trained to run your own bookkeeping business?
No where. I learned everything on my own!
This not totally a book keeping question but did you have Workmen Comp insurance on your driver/s? Do you know if anyone does?
@@williamgraham2453 I did not because I hired them as independent contractors. You will need Worker’s Comp if you hire them as employees.
@@BookkeepingExpert tnank you.
@@BookkeepingExpert What other self taught professionals would you recommend people should use ?
Hello, Zack! Really appreciate your to-the-point approach. Watched a few videos of you so far. do you have a video yet as far as how to keep the same income coming in when you want to step out to go on vacation say for a couple weeks? We just save enough income to put on the side until ready and have someone take over for this particular time? Wondering how you work it since this is not a traditional job?
I work every day and I've gone on vacation once in the past 3 years, and I brought my laptop and I worked for 3 hours every day :) but I'm crazy, and I love working my business, and I make a lot of money, so you don't need to work as much as I do if you don't want to! You could easily take off for 4 or 5 days. Just tell your clients that you'll be away, and be prepared to have a lot of emails to catch up on when you return!
@@BookkeepingExpert appreciate your guidance and details along with your prompt response!
I've been a bookkeeper for over 40 years and would love to work from home with my own business. Is Quickbooks the way to go?
Absolutely
I concur!
What type of portal are you using for your clients? CVan you explain how these portals work with your company and clients in receiving data and sending data?
I don’t have a portal, they just email me
Can you please direct us to the resources that you used to learn booking? How long did it take you to learn everything? Do you have a finance background?
I'm learning to be a bookkeeper at the moment and the best and professional way to learn to be a bookkeeper to get CPE credits and certifications is taking the quickbooks accounting training totally recommend :)
I did not have a finance background when I got started. I learned QB through watching youtube videos and practicing on fake accounts. I learned the fundamentals of accounting through taking an online college course
@@BookkeepingExpertReally you are a real mentor. You response every question. I am from Bangladesh. I am learning quickbooks, xero, FreshBooks, wave and so on accounting software.. My study background accounting both graduate and post graduate. Is it possible to join remotely? I know how to explain every step of quickbooks.. Pls Give me suggestion.
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So I’m certified with QBO my thing is how do I advertise myself like what if a client says they will just sign up with quick books instead of using a bookkeeper
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Thanks!
Did you start your business while working full time? How many hours would a person need to put in initially to grow your business if you also work full-time? Thanks
Yes, you should put in 1-2 hrs of work every day!
Hey Zach
Just curious how you started
I have found that you can read and learn about bookkeeping, but you need the hands-on experience so did you have a mentor? Did you do any interning? How did that happen?
I started studying accounting in college. That’s the only formal education I had.
Hello zack can i also use xero for my bookkeeping business?
Yes
Hi i want to start Bookkeeping, how can i learn please advice
Learn accounting fundamentals and learn how to use QuickBooks!
Sir i have accounting degree so pls help me how to do bookeeping via online
Hey, I would be happy to help! You can schedule a 1-on-1 consultation with me at my website.
What services do you pricing range from
not sure what that means, but I just do bookkeeping and I charge $250 to $500 per month
@@BookkeepingExpertso u charge 250 to 500$ per client? Nd then u must be having lots of clients?..so u must be doing work from home
@@zarafshanaijaz I have 40+ clients and I do all of the work remotely
how to do you get the information to enter the transactions? do you ever go to your client's office?
You get the info from the QB bank feed or from their bank statements. I work 100% remotely
@@BookkeepingExpert do you use any source documents (look at invoices) or do you make 100% of your entries from the bank statements?
@@darlenesuderman9237 I make 98% of the entries from the bank statements. I will look at receipts, bills, and invoices on a rare occasion if I need additional info
@@BookkeepingExpert thanks for your help. I am a bookkeeper from Canada. I've been thinking of becoming more digital, not sure what the best way is.
How much time did it take average per day ?
I do about 4 hrs of bookkeeping every day
I know this is more of a question for down the line, but how many clients do you feel is too much for one person? I have a plan for gaining clients but don’t know what is a sweet spot versus having too much in my plate.
IDK, I have 55 clients now
How do I learn bookkeeping from scratch? Any recommendations or advice will be appreciated. Thank you
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do you offering a job as Bookkeeper..Im interested to apply and I'm willing to train and learn more.,.
Yes, but must be able to work in my office in Camp Hill, PA
@@BookkeepingExpert I am from India.If you give offer I am willing to join.
Hi Zach - Hope you are doing good! Is there an mail ID I can reach out to you ?
zach@harrisburgbookkeeping.com
Honestly, I'm just a woman with a dream. Thank you for your straightforward approach. Do you think someone would be willing to accept recent graduates? or a Graduate with certifications? both including no real field experience? How much harder would it be and would you suggest working undersomeone first?
Yes! I started my bookkeeping business with no experience
@@BookkeepingExpert That's great to hear. A lot of people in my family don't believe it's possible. But, I'm going to follow your process still. thank you for responding!
Do you mind me asking how many transactions someone paying you $250 a month has on their bank statement? Do you charge per transaction, hourly rate or charge for each service? Thank you
80 transactions per month, bank + credit card
If i can 100$ per m9nth its enough to lve do pls help me do and how thanks
Hey, I would be happy to help! You can schedule a 1-on-1 consultation with me at my website.
How do you cold call?
Find business owners on Google and call them and say “Hey my name is Zach, and I do bookkeeping and taxes. Do you need any help with your bookkeeping, quickbooks, or taxes?”
So how do you suggest somebody? That's working AW2 job that they hate. And they work 7 - 8 hours a day. Plus 25 minutes to work and then 25 minutes home purity. Do you suggest that I cold? Call people for 2 hours in the morning 5 AM and 6 AM. And then I don't know, come home around 6 PM and start cold calling people at 7 PM. And 8 PM and then go to bed at 9 PM. how am I gonna cold called people for 8 hours a day if I'm working 8 hours a day?
No, don't do cold calls. Just create social media marketing content and DM people on FB
Hello sir,Dipak from India I have 2 years of experience in QuickBooks so if any online job related to that then please let me know
I don't have any, but you should check indeed.
So cant you find clients on Upwork and Fiverr
instead of marketing and cold calls
I don’t know, I have never tried those
How can I get an entry level booking job without experience? Looking to change careers from healthcare. Is it possible to find a bookkeeping job without earning a bookkeeping or accounting certificate?
Yes! Look for accounting clerk, or accounts payable specialist jobs
@@BookkeepingExpert most jobs expect to have a 3 year experience even for an entry level position
How do I know how to price my services?
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Interesting video, do you need to get CPA license?
No. You can start a bookkeeping business with zero experience and no certifications
How much time do you spend a week/month doing bookkeeping for your 15 clients now?
I actually have 44 clients now and I spend about 30 minutes per week per client.
So you’re doing the quick books for them but then they take those books to a CPA to file their tax return?
Yup!
@@BookkeepingExpert thanks!!
That’s pretty standard procedure!
Well QB also offers tax preparation. Depending on the subscription level of the client. They should have to go to a CPA.
@@sadieesther9721Bookkeepers generally don’t do taxes. That’s for accountants or CPAs.
Are you hiring accountants/bookkeepers for your business?.
Not yet! But soon
Do you handle all that work just by yourself?
Yes
I have been learning QBO for the past 4 months. I recently graduated with a major in accounting, and I'm eager to gain as much experience as possible with QuickBooks. Despite spending months learning QBO, I haven't fully grasped the practical execution yet, mainly because I have never had a client before. I am always afraid of not meeting my client's needs if I had one. Do you know where I can sign up for an internship as a QuickBooks Bookkeeper? I am more than willing to offer my assistance to other bookkeepers without payment just to gain the experience I need.
Check Indeed!
Same is the case with me, annaufal if it really worked for you could you please help me.
Hello,
I want to work with you to learn. I don't need money during my learning period. I just want to learn. I have 3 years of experience as an accountant. Please let me know if I can be a fit for you.
Thank you!
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The client that was two years behind… I feel like 3k is way too low. If that is your running rate, though 250$ is your monthly rate, isn’t that a heck of a discount?
I'm not sure the exact scenario, and my prices fluctuate a lot depending on the scenario!
If you are looking for an intern please count me in, I'm willing to work for free in order to gain more knowledge. Thank you.
Ok, thank you!
It will be easy if you putspuce it to us in India.
Here you can get your book keeping done at very lesser rate.
Probably not going to happen
What is something you wished someone could had told you when you first started book keeping
Never work hourly, never go to people's office, charge more. I took a client for $25 per hour when I first started. I never work hourly, everything is a fixed cost. Monthly recurring clients start at $200 and one-off things start at $500. I won't clean up anything for less than $500, no matter how small. It's not worth the headache.
Are you interesting in hire to work under 1099 or contractor, I am foreign with strong knowledge in bookkeeping and quickbooks online and Desktop as well. Please let me know if you interesting.
Not at the moment, sorry! But I can teach you how to get your own clients :)
Bottom line, Hussle, Hussle,, and then Hussle some more?
There is no shortcut for HARD WORK!!! Don’t ever let anyone tell you that start a business is easy 💪🏻
What is the option if you couldn't get a customers? Can i get sub contracts?
The only option is to double your efforts for marketing and sales. You should be creating social media content every day. You should be calling and emailing and messaging prospective clients 100 times every single day for 30 days straight. I guarantee if you contact 100 people every day for 30 days, you will get a client.
@kb-px1qm @@BookkeepingExpert This is an excellent answer. No shortcuts just hard work. you might get rejected 99n out of 100 but its that one yes that will launch your buisness
You need to charge more.
Thanks
Hi can I contact you
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