Can anyone tell me the best place to find information on starting a bookkeeping business?

Answer 1

Have you tried the website Ask Jeeves? I clicked on to him because i wanted to become a Paramedic very helpful i thought. x

Answer 2

Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation: Start & Build a Prosperous Bookkeeping, Tax, & Financial Services Business by Gordon P. Lewis
* Start & Run a Bookkeeping Business by Angie Mohr
* How to Open your own In-Home Bookkeeping Service 2nd Edition by Julie Mucha-Aydlott

There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 3

Here are some great resources on how to start a bookkeeping business:

Starting Your Own Bookkeeping Business http://www.aipb.com/newsletter/bookkeeping_tips/starting_your_own_bookkeeping_business.html
Starting a Bookkeeping Business http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,312025,00.html
How to Start A Bookkeeping Business At Home http://www.howtoadvice.com/BookkeepingBusiness
Marketing and selling accounting services http://www.accounting-and-bookkeeping-tips.com/selling-accounting-services/marketing-accounting-bookkeeping-services.htm
Bookkeeping Glossary and Other Resources http://www.bookkeeperlist.com/

For in-depth information about this business, I suggest you check out the following books:

Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation: Start & Build a Prosperous Bookkeeping, Tax, & Financial Services Business (Paperback)
How to Open your own In-Home Bookkeeping Service 2nd Edition by Julie Mucha-Aydlott
Start & Run a Bookkeeping Business by Angie Mohr

Another excellent resource when thinking of starting a bookkeeping business is the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers http://aipb.org/

Answer 4

I would look at your local newspaper / Internet sites / under the employment section. Look under "Help wanted part time bookkeeper". Contact those companies and see if they would be interested in contracting with you, as an Independent Contractor.

The advantages to the company are great.

1. They don't have to pay you for holidays.
2. They don't have to pay Medical or Dental.
3. They don't have to deduct ot contribute to Social Security.
4. They don't have to provide you with office space, telephone,
office supplies, etc.
5. They don't have to pay for vacation time.
6. They only pay you for Services Rendered.
7. They don't pay you when you are on a break.

etc, etc., etc., Good Luck ! Dan

Answer 5

I am a Sage Accounts trainer and help new businesses to set up. It depends what aspect of starting a bookkeeping business you want to know about.

I assume you already have accounts knowledge.

Is it the setup of the business or how to get clients or what package to use?

My website http://www.first4trainingltd.co.uk gives my contact details.

Give me a call.

Answer 6

Contact the bookkeeping association in the UK - sorry don't remember their website address.

Answer 7

Dear Sir,

We are already in this business but we are new to it. If you have clients or you have access to clients, then do not worry for the setup, which we already have in place. Just get the business and send it to us. We will execute the contract and we can share the revenue. The benefit to this business model is that you do not have to spend lot of money on establishing a setup for your business and we will get business to run our setup. Do give me call at [phone] or contact via email [e-mail].

Regards,

Saad Mahfooz

Answer 8

Try the Chamber of Commerce.