Starting a bookkeeping business

Setting yourself up as a bookkeeper

Read about the steps you need to work through, from accreditation to marketing.

1. How to become a bookkeeper

   You’ll need some training and certification to become a professional bookkeeper. Find out where this is available.

2. Bookkeeping from home

   With a foundation of knowledge, skills and experience, take the next steps in setting up as a bookkeeper.

3. What services will you offer?

   You need to nail down what services you’ll offer, who to, and how. Don’t promise more than you’re able to deliver.

4. Niche and virtual bookkeeping businesses

   Designing your bookkeeping business around a specific type of client or your strengths can be a successful way to go.

5. Creating your business plan

   It’s time to get things down on paper. Your business plan is vital to reality checking all those ideas you have.

6. Pricing and charging

   How do you walk the line between profitable for you and affordable for your clients? And help clients budget?

7. Marketing your bookkeeping business

   You might deliver an awesome service at a great price, but what if no one knows? Let’s look at marketing your services.