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Walk a mile in their (your customer’s) shoes
We’ve always been a strong advocate of standing in the shoes of the customer and, sometimes, it can be a very painful exercise. You know the line, “Walk a mile in my shoes”. Here’s a story of a bookkeeper that ‘walked’ the walk.
The Bean Counter’s life: Avoiding the horror story
If you think that bookkeeping and accounting fees are high consider this horror story which could just be the story that gets business owners thinking about their own small to medium business. Debra Lewis, CEO of Bookkeeping Institute of Australia tells us how to avoid a costly disaster.
Benefits of Becoming a Virtual Bookkeeper
Working with cloud applications gives bookkeepers and accountants an opportunity to work at any time, from anywhere. Online accounting applications such as QuickBooks Online and Xero, allow for users to access the application from any computer. It’s time to consider expanding your reach.
Freelancers and contractors need bookkeepers too!
Freelancers and contractors can earn good money but they often have little regard for using other professionals – like bookkeepers. Independent freelancers and contractors cite flexibility, independence, higher incomes as factors that are important to them so delegating is often eschewed.
Hi to all, how is
Hi to all, how is e ything, I thin every one is gett ng mor f omhits website, and your v ew a nice in supp rt of new u er .All over the world, nternet surf rs s archfor way t remain myste ious toyour Web sit many peopl ch ck ut.Thο same buy are al e d try ng...
Software solutions from the cloud – no threat to bookkeepers
Cloud accounting gives you the opportunity to have real-time access to clients’ data, that should drive opportunity for bookkeeping ad accounting professionals to do more high-value work because they’re able to look at what’s happening in the client’s business today rather than what happened in their client’s business six months ago.
Are you paying yourself enough?
Drive, charisma, ambition, determination, passion are some of the qualities that allow bookkeepers and business owners to beat the odds and launch themselves into business, find their first customers, surmount near-impossible hurdles and conquer new markets. Some bookkeepers may be satisfied to supplement the family income and not be concerned about saving for retirement, but most will be looking to build a sustainable business.
Lessons from a dog walker
Dog walkers have an important role in first world society: many dog owners are either too busy or too lazy to walk their dogs – who need to be walked daily. There are lessons about this for bookkeepers (even if they are not a pet owner)
A Baker’s story: Standing in the shoes of the client
I’ve always been a strong advocate of standing in the shoes of the customer and, sometimes, it’s been a very painful exercise. You know the line, “Walk a mile in my shoes”. Here’s Jamie the baker and my role in his bakery
What can bookkeepers learn from Tupperware?
Earl Tupper invented Tupperware in 1939. He worked briefly at DuPont plastics. In those days plastic was greasy and very brittle. He was the pioneer credited with purifying a waste product called polyethylene slag into a flexible, clear and durable plastic; and in 1946 first introduced Tupperware. The product was revolutionary however Earl struggled with introducing it to the public.
Total Balance Bookkeeping
Mara Timmoneri is the principal of Total Balance Bookkeeping. Her service is deigned to provide a high quality and personalised bookkeeping service to small to medium sized businesses as well as to tradespeople and independent professionals such as dentists, lawyers, consultants and contractors.
Shelly’s Bookkeeping
BRISBANE, QLD
Shelly’s passion for and advanced skills in research means that Shelly’s bookkeeping stays abreast of the latest bookkeeping technology and market trends allowing you to focus on growing your business while remaining confident that your accounts are being professionally managed.
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Walk a mile in their (your customer’s) shoes
We’ve always been a strong advocate of standing in the shoes of the customer and, sometimes, it can be a very painful exercise. You know the line, “Walk a mile in my shoes”. Here’s a story of a bookkeeper that ‘walked’ the walk.
The Bean Counter’s life: Avoiding the horror story
If you think that bookkeeping and accounting fees are high consider this horror story which could just be the story that gets business owners thinking about their own small to medium business. Debra Lewis, CEO of Bookkeeping Institute of Australia tells us how to avoid a costly disaster.
Benefits of Becoming a Virtual Bookkeeper
Working with cloud applications gives bookkeepers and accountants an opportunity to work at any time, from anywhere. Online accounting applications such as QuickBooks Online and Xero, allow for users to access the application from any computer. It’s time to consider expanding your reach.
Freelancers and contractors need bookkeepers too!
Freelancers and contractors can earn good money but they often have little regard for using other professionals – like bookkeepers. Independent freelancers and contractors cite flexibility, independence, higher incomes as factors that are important to them so delegating is often eschewed.
Hi to all, how is
Hi to all, how is e ything, I thin every one is gett ng mor f omhits website, and your v ew a nice in supp rt of new u er .All over the world, nternet surf rs s archfor way t remain myste ious toyour Web sit many peopl ch ck ut.Thο same buy are al e d try ng...
Software solutions from the cloud – no threat to bookkeepers
Cloud accounting gives you the opportunity to have real-time access to clients’ data, that should drive opportunity for bookkeeping ad accounting professionals to do more high-value work because they’re able to look at what’s happening in the client’s business today rather than what happened in their client’s business six months ago.
Are you paying yourself enough?
Drive, charisma, ambition, determination, passion are some of the qualities that allow bookkeepers and business owners to beat the odds and launch themselves into business, find their first customers, surmount near-impossible hurdles and conquer new markets. Some bookkeepers may be satisfied to supplement the family income and not be concerned about saving for retirement, but most will be looking to build a sustainable business.
Lessons from a dog walker
Dog walkers have an important role in first world society: many dog owners are either too busy or too lazy to walk their dogs – who need to be walked daily. There are lessons about this for bookkeepers (even if they are not a pet owner)
A Baker’s story: Standing in the shoes of the client
I’ve always been a strong advocate of standing in the shoes of the customer and, sometimes, it’s been a very painful exercise. You know the line, “Walk a mile in my shoes”. Here’s Jamie the baker and my role in his bakery
What can bookkeepers learn from Tupperware?
Earl Tupper invented Tupperware in 1939. He worked briefly at DuPont plastics. In those days plastic was greasy and very brittle. He was the pioneer credited with purifying a waste product called polyethylene slag into a flexible, clear and durable plastic; and in 1946 first introduced Tupperware. The product was revolutionary however Earl struggled with introducing it to the public.
Total Balance Bookkeeping
Mara Timmoneri is the principal of Total Balance Bookkeeping. Her service is deigned to provide a high quality and personalised bookkeeping service to small to medium sized businesses as well as to tradespeople and independent professionals such as dentists, lawyers, consultants and contractors.
Shelly’s Bookkeeping
BRISBANE, QLD
Shelly’s passion for and advanced skills in research means that Shelly’s bookkeeping stays abreast of the latest bookkeeping technology and market trends allowing you to focus on growing your business while remaining confident that your accounts are being professionally managed.
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