10 Bookkeeping Errors Novices Make—and How to Do Better for bookkeepers Mar 10, 2025

 


 

 Today we're going to be talking about the dangers of bad bookkeeping…and why it’s so important to have a good one. Or to have one at all, period.

These ten things are why I always laugh when someone talks about AI replacing bookkeepers, because…it just can’t. AI just isn’...

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 Lack of Spousal Support While Starting a Bookkeeping Biz for bookkeepers Mar 03, 2025

 


 

I'm going to be honest: I’m a little nervous to talk about this subject, which is not like me.

I’m not surprised; it’s a hard conversation, and a sensitive one, and I think I care a little too much about it to come off as casual.

I get a little worked up about this, and I...

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LAST CALL on BABs! (Become a Bookkeeper) babs for bookkeepers Feb 24, 2025

 


 

ANNOUNCEMENT TIME!

I am thrilled to announce that the BABs revamp is entering its final stages!

Our goal is to have the new version out to the world in mid-March, which means a couple very important things for you—but first, just in case you aren’t familiar…

 

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Make Next Year’s Year-End Review the EASIEST You’ve Ever Had for bookkeepers Feb 17, 2025

 


 

Hey, bookkeepers. How are you doing at the close of your year-end rush?

At least, I hope it’s the end of the year-end rush for you!

Over here, we’ve finished up filing 1099s. Most of our clients reports are fully reconciled and ready to send to their tax preparers, so we’...

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Make Content Creation for Your Business EASY with a Rise Media Agency Membership! (Special Offer Inside!) for bookkeepers Feb 10, 2025

 


 

 If the idea of starting a social media account specifically for your bookkeeping intimidates you, then let me be the first to introduce you to the solution…a membership to Rise Media Agency!

I’m thrilled that the mastermind behind the agency, Rachel, is here today to talk...

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20 Daily Affirmations for Aspiring Entrepreneurs for business owners Feb 03, 2025

 


 

We interrupt the usual flow of Profits and Prosecco today to bring you a special set of daily affirmations.

This list is going to be packed with daily affirmations you can repeat while building a business.

Here’s how it works: you can either go and listen to Episode 211 o...

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Tips For Working With CPAs During Tax Season for bookkeepers Jan 27, 2025

 


 

News flash: CPAs think bookkeepers are dumb.

I could put it more kindly, but there’s really no point. It’s just the truth: CPAs just think bookkeepers are a bit stupid. Even qualified bookkeepers.

Now, I've been on both sides of this. I’ve been the CPA, and I’ve been the ...

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Permission to Fail: How Reframing Failure Can Propel Us Closer to Success for bookkeepers for business owners Jan 20, 2025

 


 

How often do you let “failure” slow you down even further than it already has?
 
Failure is often viewed as an unforgivable setback. Something that could have been avoided; something you did wrong that makes you unworthy of success.
 
Failure isn’t any of those things. Le
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When Things Don’t Go According to Plan: A Lesson from 2022 for bookkeepers for business owners Jan 13, 2025

 


 

Hello, my friends. Today, I want to talk about when things don’t go to plan.

Life has given me a masterclass on this for the past month. I have once again been reminded of the importance of learning how to prepare to be unprepared. What does this look like in my life? Wh...

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7 Life and Business Workshops For Bookkeepers for bookkeepers Jan 06, 2025

 


 

All right, friends. Today, we're talking all about workshops. There are seven total on-demand bookkeeping and business workshops available on my website for purchase—let’s walk through what they are!

 


 

What Are My Workshops?

If you aren’t fa...

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The One Question You NEED to Ask Before 2025 Begins for bookkeepers for business owners Dec 30, 2024

 


 

Today’s topic is as simple as four words:

What do you want?

 


 

You Have Permission to Want

This question was spurred by a conversation I recently had with two of my best friends about something personal.

We were talking about someone we wan...

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Do I Need a Bookkeeping Certification? for bookkeepers Dec 16, 2024

 


 

Today, I want to talk about why a bookkeeping certification is not enough to actually prepare you to become a bookkeeper and start your bookkeeping business.

A common question that I get asked is, “Should I be certified in QuickBooks Online or Xero?” And the answer is…no...

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What to Do When You DON’T Have The Answer for bookkeepers Dec 09, 2024

 


 

Hello, everyone! Today, I’m going to talk to you about what to do when you don't know what to do.

This is a huge fear that people have, especially in the beginning; but the more you flex this new muscle, the better you’ll be able to navigate what can be an intimidating o...

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How to Make a Six-Figure Salary With Your Bookkeeping Business for bookkeepers for business owners Nov 25, 2024

 


 

Did you read that title and go, “Um, no way?” Yeah, I don’t blame you. But it’s true—it’s absolutely possible to give yourself a six-figure salary with a bookkeeping business.

You can make $10,000 per month in profit with your bookkeeping business, and you can do it whil...

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​​5 Things Bookkeepers NEED to Know Before The End of 2024 for bookkeepers Nov 18, 2024

 


 

Happy November, friends!

That’s insane to see, right? I can’t believe it’s almost the end of the year!

As bookkeepers, the end of the year can be a busy time—in fact, it’s the busiest time for me. It’s the part of the year when I have to be the most hands-on, because it...

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When Life Gives You a Bookkeeping Business: A Conversation with Mary Ellen Mansfield for bookkeepers libby Nov 11, 2024

 


 

Hello, friends. Today, we’re taking a brief detour from BABs and Best Ofs: I’m thrilled to introduce Mary Ellen, who’s here to discuss her journey from corporate to running her own bookkeeping business, and how LIBBY (Life by the Books) helped her get there!

In case you ...

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To Become a Bookkeeper, You Need to Be… for bookkeepers Nov 04, 2024

 


 

People often think that bookkeeping can't be taught, or that you already need to have the skill…but that’s not true. Bookkeeping can be taught.

However, it’s not for everyone.

If you’re unsure whether it’s for you, I’m going to help you answer that right now. People who...

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The Corporate Exit: Lisa Kinser’s BECOME A BOOKKEEPER Success Story babs for bookkeepers Oct 28, 2024

 


 

Hello, friends! Today, I have the beautiful Lisa with me. Lisa is a former Become a Bookkeeper student, and she’s here to share a bite-sized look at her experience in the program.

 


 

Become a Bookkeeper: Lisa’s Story

Katie: So Lisa, can you t...

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What Students Have to Say About My Bookkeeping Program, BECOME A BOOKKEEPER! babs for bookkeepers Oct 21, 2024

 


 

If you’ve been following along recently, you’ve probably heard that Become a Bookkeeper—my program that teaches you the technical skills of bookkeeping such as accounting, tax basics, etcetera—is getting a pretty amazing revamp.

We’re working hard behind the scenes to ge...

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​​How Fast is the Return of Investment on Bookkeeping? for bookkeepers for business owners Oct 14, 2024

 


 

It’s a common perception that bookkeeping is a get-rich-quick scheme with an immediate return on investment, specially because so many people only see the end result of what actually can be a long process.

As much as I do believe that bookkeeping can be simple and scalab...

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​​Planning for Uncertainty: A Conversation with Megan Sumrell for bookkeepers for business owners Oct 07, 2024

 


 

If you are not a planner, today’s discussion is for you. I’ve invited the incredible Megan Sumrell to come here and chat about planning, why you need to make plans, and how she can help you create and implement an annual plan!

 


 

Identifying Y...

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Become a Bookkeeper: A Revamp Update for bookkeepers Sep 30, 2024

 


 

Hi, friends!

I’m just popping in to give a quick update on how things are going with the Become a Bookkeeper revamp…and explain why you haven’t seen a launch date appear yet.

In case you aren’t familiar, Become a Bookkeeper is my self-paced program that teaches you the ...

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Perfectionism Paralysis: Why “Perfect” Has No Part in Starting a Business for business owners Sep 23, 2024

 


 

Today we're talking about perfectionism.

Raise your hand if you have identified as a perfectionist. Now keep your hand up if you’ve always thought that this was a good quality.

If your perfectionism is something that you’ve been proud of—something that you usually wear ...

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Choosing the Best Bookkeeping Course For You: 5 Things to Look For for bookkeepers Sep 16, 2024

 


 

Today, we're going to be talking about what to look for when you're shopping around for the best bookkeeping course for you.

This was actually something that I put on my Instagram feed (with a really great caption, if I do say so myself), but I wanted to deepen what the ...

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