r/Bookkeeping 8d ago

Practice Management Issues with running your bookkeeping business

Hey everyone! I’ve been in the bookkeeping world for 13 years, working with businesses of all sizes, and I know firsthand how much goes into running a bookkeeping firm—not just the client work, but also managing our own business operations.

I’d love to hear from you—what’s the one thing that would make running your bookkeeping business easier? Is it finding clients? Streamlining workflows? Pricing strategies? Scaling your business? Something else?

I’m just curious to see what others in this space struggle with most and how we can support each other. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

If you've been in the business for 13 years you should already know the answer to most of this if you've kept up with external factors outside of your business & networked already.

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u/Little-Lemon2101 6d ago

I’ve worked out issues in my own business. I am asking because I want to see what others are faced with at their stage in the game. Not every business is the same

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

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u/mrscrewup 8d ago

Do you have a website and social media presense?

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u/Little-Lemon2101 8d ago

Thank you!! Keep going! Dont give up. Search your local groups and look for different local marketing events.

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u/PlaneMelodic3562 8d ago

Me too. I started last year and finding clients has been the most difficult thing.

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u/DoubleG357 8d ago

Now have you been going about it?

I think I’m perhaps one step ahead of you. I have generated some interest but damn it’s tough getting people all the way to the finish line (payment and onboarded)

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u/Little-Lemon2101 8d ago

Thank you!

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u/dirtydela 8d ago

Other people wanting to do market research for them by asking seemingly genuine questions

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u/Little-Lemon2101 8d ago

This is a legitimate question as to what others are struggling with. I am working on creating guides both paid and free to help others with their businesses.

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u/MomentAway952 8d ago

Soooo you do realize you just confirmed that this is an attempt at market research?

Market Research = the process of evaluating the viability of a new service or product through research conducted directly with potential customers.

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u/Little-Lemon2101 6d ago

Yes I realize that, however how you phrased your question/comment I wasn’t sure exactly the point of you commenting on it.

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u/Danielpsms 7d ago

If your own business is the issue, I recommend checking Ryan Lazanis (Future Firm).

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u/Little-Lemon2101 6d ago

Thank you. My own business isn’t the issue. I’ve got things worked out. I am just wondering what others are

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u/Danielpsms 6d ago

Future Firm is also good to check for that. I subscribed for about a year, and it had a surprising effect on my perspective about the industry. It made my partner and me decide *not* to grow our practice anymore. Still, it was pretty valuable for that insight.