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A Metamorphosis in the Bookkeeper Profession
In 1915 Franz Kafka wrote his famous novella Metamorphosis; the story begins with a traveling salesman waking to find himself transformed (metamorphosed) into a large, monstrous insect-like creature. The rest of the story deals with the salesman’s attempts to adjust to his new condition.
Plumbers teach bookkeepers about business
There are parallels in the work each does. You call a plumber when you need one; it’s an essential service. Same for small business owners who need a bookkeeper because even the best of the cloud-based accounting software platforms can’t guarantee accurate bookkeeping.
First impressions test
How likely is a prospective client to phone you on the basis of their first impression? How often do you abandon a search on a website that fails the ‘first impression test’?..
Find your sweet spot
Buying services is not like buying stuff and loading up the shopping trolley. Think of it this way: if what you offer can be obtained from anyone, you are competing against everyone. You won’t stand out from the crowd..
Are you too busy to keep up?
Here’s a sobering thought: a business owner can now take the ‘pulse’ of her business while sipping a cocktail on the beach in Bali. The “monthly figures” are now a thing of the past.
Become a rockstar bookkeeper
It is a paradox that Bookkeeping is rated #1 as “The Most Profitable Industry* in the USA” and yet bookkeepers in the US and in Australia/NZ struggle to earn an income comparable to other service professionals..
The Hourly Rate Conundrum
Apart from bulk-billing medical professionals there is no such thing as a market price for professional services. Whether you are a lawyer, a plumber, an accountant or a bookkeeper, the price for your market services is entirely negotiable.
How to catch a new customer
What can we learn from the ubiquitous presence of accounting software providers? For sure there are some very deep pockets funding the extensive advertising and media presence of the major vendors, yet there are lessons that apply to each and every bookkeeper.
Opportunity in Debt Collection
Never a favourite activity of business owners, collecting outstanding debts, increasingly, is a key factor in business survival. Getting paid on time is optimal, but far too many business owners allow themselves to be exposed to bad payers.
Is there an Elephant in the Room?
Who is the elephant in the room of accounting technicians and bookkeepers? It’s not the cloud-based accounting software suppliers who are aggressively marketing to all sectors of business (after all, it is the bookkeepers who can help make their products and services look good and deliver).
Are you ready to be best in class?
Whether you’re a sole practitioner or running a business, there is always room to improve but can you realistically aspire to be best in class? ..
Your Digitisation Platform
Is there something we can learn from the banking sector? Yes! is the short answer and it’s all about digital engagement. Face-to-face banking relationship are a thing of the past for the majority of small businesses (SMBs)…
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A Metamorphosis in the Bookkeeper Profession
In 1915 Franz Kafka wrote his famous novella Metamorphosis; the story begins with a traveling salesman waking to find himself transformed (metamorphosed) into a large, monstrous insect-like creature. The rest of the story deals with the salesman’s attempts to adjust to his new condition.
Plumbers teach bookkeepers about business
There are parallels in the work each does. You call a plumber when you need one; it’s an essential service. Same for small business owners who need a bookkeeper because even the best of the cloud-based accounting software platforms can’t guarantee accurate bookkeeping.
First impressions test
How likely is a prospective client to phone you on the basis of their first impression? How often do you abandon a search on a website that fails the ‘first impression test’?..
Find your sweet spot
Buying services is not like buying stuff and loading up the shopping trolley. Think of it this way: if what you offer can be obtained from anyone, you are competing against everyone. You won’t stand out from the crowd..
Are you too busy to keep up?
Here’s a sobering thought: a business owner can now take the ‘pulse’ of her business while sipping a cocktail on the beach in Bali. The “monthly figures” are now a thing of the past.
Become a rockstar bookkeeper
It is a paradox that Bookkeeping is rated #1 as “The Most Profitable Industry* in the USA” and yet bookkeepers in the US and in Australia/NZ struggle to earn an income comparable to other service professionals..
The Hourly Rate Conundrum
Apart from bulk-billing medical professionals there is no such thing as a market price for professional services. Whether you are a lawyer, a plumber, an accountant or a bookkeeper, the price for your market services is entirely negotiable.
How to catch a new customer
What can we learn from the ubiquitous presence of accounting software providers? For sure there are some very deep pockets funding the extensive advertising and media presence of the major vendors, yet there are lessons that apply to each and every bookkeeper.
Opportunity in Debt Collection
Never a favourite activity of business owners, collecting outstanding debts, increasingly, is a key factor in business survival. Getting paid on time is optimal, but far too many business owners allow themselves to be exposed to bad payers.
Is there an Elephant in the Room?
Who is the elephant in the room of accounting technicians and bookkeepers? It’s not the cloud-based accounting software suppliers who are aggressively marketing to all sectors of business (after all, it is the bookkeepers who can help make their products and services look good and deliver).
Are you ready to be best in class?
Whether you’re a sole practitioner or running a business, there is always room to improve but can you realistically aspire to be best in class? ..
Your Digitisation Platform
Is there something we can learn from the banking sector? Yes! is the short answer and it’s all about digital engagement. Face-to-face banking relationship are a thing of the past for the majority of small businesses (SMBs)…
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