The Successful Bookkeeper Podcast

Quality and efficiency. According to our guest today, those are the keys to having a successful accounting business. Dianna Thorne, who is the President of Targeted Accounting, has 15 years of accounting, financial and business management experience in the public sector and in the service, retail, investment, insurance, and various other industries. During this interview, you'll discover... The advantages of using the cloud Double work and challenges when working remotely Different apps for accounting services To find out more about Dianna, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

6-pack abs. To some, you’re considered healthy if you have them. According to our guest, that's the common misconception of being fit and healthy. Amanda Quinn is the co-founder of FIT CHICKS, the largest women's only fitness company in Canada. From the award-winning bootcamp, online transformation challenges, weekend health retreats, FIT CHICKS has helped over 7,500 Canadian women get fit and fierce. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of moving your body and using it as a tool The significance of proper form and technique The risk of sitting in your desk in front of the computer and working long hours To find out more about Amanda, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Online presence. Effective digital marketing. According to our guest today, those are the key ingredients for business success. Benoit Mercier is a web consultant for the web design and development company, Bloomtools. He helps small and medium-sized businesses grow their revenues by providing powerful websites, internet marketing tools and strategies that deliver results. During this interview, you'll discover... The 5 Ps of website design The value of a website and what can it do for your business Different tools to use for a successful website design To find out more about Benoit, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Mental health. Many entrepreneurs don’t pay much attention to it because they’re too busy trying to succeed, but if not taken care of, it can be a big problem. As humans, we sometimes struggle with personal issues that get in the way of our happiness. When that time arrives, do you know what to do? Today’s guest will provide some great tips to help you. Frances Ferguson is a registered clinical counsellor from Campbell River, British Columbia who has 20 years of experience working with men and women of all ages, couples, children, and teens. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of saying no and setting limits on how much time to work The benefits of working smart How to bring balance to ourselves To find out more about Frances, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Starting a business isn’t easy. But, there are things you can do to make it less challenging and more profitable. Our guest, Cora Lee Dunbar, knows about this. She is a consultant and coach who has 24 years of professional business experience which includes starting a business and selling one herself. Building your business the right way with solid foundations, systems, and processes can help you speed up your success. It's going to take a lot of time, energy and you will encounter some hiccups, but the hard work will likely payoff in the end. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of shared leadership The benefits of having strategic planners Tips on how to attract clients To find out more about Cora Lee, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

It’s never easy. Juggling the responsibilities associated with running your bookkeeping business and having a happy family life can be a grind. Our guest, Meredith Bodgas, who is the Editor-in-Chief of Working Mother, understands what moms go through. Working Mother is a mentor, role model, and advocate for the country’s more than 17 million moms who are devoted to their families and committed to their careers. Through its website, magazine, research, social networks, and powerful events, Working Mother provides its educated and affluent readers with the community, solutions, and strategies they need to thrive. Luckily, she works with a great team who understands time constraints and figured out ways to be as efficient as possible. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of having a support system The benefits of having a shared space Why having a day-to-day checklist is key To find out more about Meredith, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Health is wealth. Our guest, Julie Daniluk, who is a registered holistic nutritionist, best-selling author, and media personality, is a big believer in that saying. You see, it's easy to neglect yourself with all the duties and responsibilities that need to be done when building a business, but having a healthy routine and being willing to cut back a few foods can really change your life. Julie helps thousands of people enjoy allergy-free foods that taste great and assist the body in the healing process. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of taking care of yourself The 7 foods that cause inflammation The benefits of having a healthy routine To find out more about Julie, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Have you ever reached a breaking point? Today's guest sure did. It happened when he accidentally saved over an important client invoice then he “just kinda snapped.” That's when he realized when there's an invoice you need FreshBooks. Mike McDerment is the co-founder and CEO of FreshBooks which is the #1 invoicing and accounting software in the cloud designed exclusively for self-employed professionals and their teams. Built in 2003, he spent 3 and a half years growing the company from his parents’ basement. Since then, over 10 million people have used FreshBooks to save time billing and collect billions of dollars. During this interview, you'll discover... How to de-risk major concerns How to price your services How to embrace Impostor Syndrome To find out more about Mike, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

You're worth more than you think. Teresa Slack and Connie Smith learned this the hard way. But, with the mentorship of Value Pricing expert, Mark Wickersham, he helped to get them to where they needed to be. They worked hard to overcome their fear of losing clients by raising their prices and effectively communicating the value they provide. Today, they leverage their decades of experience by providing bookkeeping and business development solutions to small businesses and entrepreneurs. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of value pricing The benefits of having a mentor Why it's important to believe in your own worth To find out more about Teresa and Connie, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.

Find ways to free up your precious time. Our guest, Stephen Brown, who is the COO of LedgerGurus, figured this out. He embraced technology to do the mundane which allows him to do more of the strategic stuff that's hard to automate like budgeting, analysis, and things that bring value to customers. As a result, he's contributed to the growth of LedgerGurus, a virtual outsourced accounting firm focused on eCommerce accounting, as a company that is determined to help customers make good decisions and achieve their goals. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of adding value to your clients The benefits of using technology Where to find the technical tools and best practices To find out more about Stephen, visit https://www.thesuccessfulbookkeeper.com.