also. do your own bookkeeping first. you are your best customer. make up an imaginary biz and practice first. then choose who who can serve efficiently. think about that chart of accounts...cause thats what your working with😇
I, myself, have started my own Bookkeeping and Accounting business through a class I was taking. I hope what I have just made mention would be of an encouragement to someone who has no bookkeeping experience, but desires to start a bookkeeping of his or her own.
I'm not taking any classes at this time. However, I would suggest you would attend a college, or a business school such as I have done. Maybe this will be a help to you if you desire to start a bookkeeping and accounting business of your own.
I have a full-time job earning $55k annually (and I’m not ready to quit my job just yet) but I would love to do bookkeeping part-time on the side and keep my full-time job. I have no experience or knowledge in this field but the duties it’s perfect for me someone who is an introvert.
This was great thank you both for the much needed info! I’m a single grandmother helping to raise my 2 grandsons whom are both ever busy! I’ve worked in the hospitality industry most of my life and serial entrepreneur doing many different things! Right now I wrk a job that pays barely over minimum wage and not enough to myself and them as well so I’m looking to learn a new skill set where I can increase my income and have the time freedom that I need! I’m closer to retirement than staying in the workforce but I’m not prepared to do so but I’m willing to put the time and energy into something that can grow as big as I can handle with the efficiency that’s needed to do so again thank you so much for the enlightenment🥰
Omg! Great interview! The timing for this introduction is perfect, especially when so many people are starting a business and/or running multiple businesses. I never even considered the income potential as a Bookkeeper due to the tremendous value they provide. I'm so ready to learn more about Ben Robinson's course. Thank you, Whitney!
I’m so glad I found this interview! It couldn’t have come at a better time in my life! I’m trying to start up a business after being home for several years. I’ve decided to find a secure work @home job! I have experience with one business owner so far in bookkeeping and I’m looking forward to learning much more!! Thank you so much❤
Becoming a Bookkeeper seems like a good route for me to eventually land my dream job of becoming a Data Analyst. This role almost sounds like being a Data Analyst just with a different role name.
Not even close, it may provide you with a basic understanding of financial reporting. However, bookkeepers don’t even cover 25% of what Chartered Professional Accountants cover. Sure if you are planing to work in the Financial sector and run Data Analyses then getting your CPA designation first could help.
I have several, by that i mean over 18yrs, of accounting education. Im not a CPA but understand bookkeeping and the processes. I am taking a course via INTUIT to get my certification but want to open my own business. Honestly how lucrative will this be? Im believing its highly saturated right now...
Thank you for this. I’m glad you were able to interview Ben Robinson on your platform so he could answer these much needed questions outside of his own promotional videos. Great job!!
I'm a father and soon to be divorce, at the moment I'm studying accounting to have a career. First time coming across bookkeeper, I didn't know such a thing existed. Watching this video and hearing how you guys talk about it and explaining what a bookkeeper is, now I really like some info on where to start learning it. Not a math person, but I always love to work with numbers.
There was a time where accountants and bookkeepers spent a lot of time and money just recording data on yellow legal pads using pencils. With the advent of computers and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel), data entry and record keeping have become cheap!! It's unimaginable to do any type of bookkeeping W/O software like Excel.
I know a lady who didn’t have any experience and started her own business. She has 25 clients including me and charges us all between $200-$400 a month.
@@AerielFerguson hello we give her access to our bookkeeping system. I use Markate and then I email her my credit card statements and bank statements and she inputs everything for me. If she has questions she will call me. We text or talk on phone if we need to communicate.
I make minimum wage right now at an assisted living facility. I have zero experience with numbers, business, networking , etc. And I am an extreme introvert. I do have tenacity and when I need to, I can be personable. I am afraid to pull the trigger however because I am a little math phobic and also the idea of having to do Video chatting does intimidate me a lot. I think with experience and exposure I could get the confidence I need down the road. Anyone else feel very intimidated but still pulled the trigger and is really glad they did??? I need words of encouragement. Nervous introvert here!:/
Thanks, for this podcast, Whitney. Ben's website is not opening up, giving critical error message. Is there another website to access the free course? thank you for your help.
this video may be the catalyst I need to actually utilize my associate's in accounting. I finished my degree, and covid hit... I stayed where I was at to help through that lame time. As a result, I waited and got out of the "groove." This lead to a wasted degree and failure... at THIS point. The way things have changed in terms of what is expected of bookkeeper is interesting and exciting. I am not a mom, and really need a remote position so I can travel in an RV!! (fingers crossed). I chose accounting because of qualities guest mentioned, and my scholastic performance proved it. Your video gives me a map to reacclimate myself to the craft and get return on degree. Thank you!! : )
I definitely see the value, I’m going to take a course for sure cause i know that bookkeeping will also help me balance in my own personal finances, I also like helping people where I can. This would a great skill. Where you never said associates degree you only said you don’t need a bachelors degree.
I want to start a bookkeeping business while educating myself further in accounting. I have an associate in accounting with bookkeeping experience and eventually would like to get a bachelors in accounting. No masters. I'm so curious about what he's saying. Thank you for this video!
Thats what I did. I started with my associates degree in accounting. I found my first few clients on what was then called oDesk and is now Upwork. I finished my BS while doing freelance bookkeeping, and then created my actual business after getting my bachelor's. But technically, I had a bookkeeping business the whole time.
I’m getting ready to go to school for an MBA and have done some accounting before. I would love to learn bookkeeping. I’m in need of extra income since jobs aren’t hiring and my bachelors degree doesn’t seem to hold any weight
For anyone coming to this a year later, the course is no longer free and is $2500 for the lowest cost course. I can’t afford that so I guess I’ll continue my 9-5. 😢
Being a business owner providing bookkeeping services is different than applying for a job to work as a bookkeeper. However, do clients want to see proof of your experience? Will certification suffice in place of having 0 experience?
Hi! I have a master degree in Accounting in Brazil. 9 years of experience as accountant in one of a most biggest bank of the country. Can i take this as experience for bookkeeper in USA? Thank you
What do you think about a person that has former experience of doing taxes going into a bookkeeper? I asked this question because of the response that you had in this video
Currently doing it now. I’m just tired of the gossip, and the office politics. I want to work by myself, and for myself. These freaking co-workers get on my last nerves. 😅
My question is with the advent of open A.I is it worth getting into this? Wouldn't most small business end up using AI to do the book keeping for them?
No, the biggest thing is trust. For me personally peace of mind is everything, I trust a person more than I do AI and when it comes to your money, I don’t think most people will leave it up to AI.
if folks dont understand accounting, taxes and finance... they would not know what to ask AI to use it effectively. almost like real people... if you dont know what biz your in... or where u want to go... its hard for a professional to help you
Software like quickbooks will automate much of the traditional bookkeeping for simpel transactions, there are software that already does this in a largely automated workflows and AI is already implemented on different tasks in some of the more cutting edge accounting software its starting to be integrated reports . just teach your own client to their own booking keeping and just do the controlling for SME clients, saves time and you can sell additional services that improve the clients business.
I'm from Sri Lanka. Will I be able to gain business from the countries like USA, Europe, etc.. if i started bookkeeping? I mean is the location matters for getting business?
Hi, im 58 years old when I was 18 I graduated as accounting auxiliary in Mexico. 1983. Came to USA to learn English work since as a office assistant. Working now for the last 29 years at this company UNIONBAY doing all in accounting office. I will like to do bookkeeping side job how I learn the program where do I go to learn that? I feel that I have the basic but don’t have any certifications. How I can contact the teacher your are interviewing.
Google “free quickbooks certification.” Intuit has a FREE program. That’s what I’m doing now. The program can take about 9-12 weeks to complete it if you’re studying about 5-8 hours a week. I’m currently working both full time and part time and studying for that certification.
very helpful video... i am.moving to UK very soon with my husband and 2 year baby boy so which online job is suitable for me there with my 2 year baby ?
I am Sri Lankan.Sri lanka is south Asian country.I have an idea to start virtual bookkeeping business .I am going to offer my services to the USA and canada.Is it realistic goal? Can i get clients becauase i live in foreign country.?
To bad it cost $3k-$5k , sure two of the plans breaks it up in to payments but I can't afford an extra payment of $250+ a month for a year.... or a 1 time payment of $5k.....😔
Good morning, Thanks for the info, but When i click on the link it didn't want to play the video . Is it because i am on my phone? Do i need to use it a laptop??
Hello everyone, I'm an international trade and logistics management student, I had an accounting subject at university and I'm trying to learn more, can I start work as a bookkeeper?
Sorry, but this is false information, let alone the title. You want a job with no experience? Then best you apply for a fast food restaurant. You don’t need all the requirements to apply for a job like Bookkeeping, but you need the sufficient knowledge. What I recommend for everyone is imagine you are working in a company and come up with random numbers and tinker around with it until you become familiar with the concept. This is 2023, not 1980. You can find YT videos and online course for these sorts.
Click here to see if Bookkeeping is right for you -- triedandtruemomjobs.com/BookkeeperYT
also. do your own bookkeeping first. you are your best customer. make up an imaginary biz and practice first. then choose who who can serve efficiently. think about that chart of accounts...cause thats what your working with😇
I am taking a bookkeeping certification course with intuit
I, myself, have started my own Bookkeeping and Accounting business through a class I was taking. I hope what I have just made mention would be of an encouragement to someone who has no bookkeeping experience, but desires to start a bookkeeping of his or her own.
May I know what class are you taking, I would also like to run this kind of business
I'm not taking any classes at this time. However, I would suggest you would attend a college, or a business school such as I have done. Maybe this will be a help to you if you desire to start a bookkeeping and accounting business of your own.
How are you getting clients and/or marketing yourself??
@@juicysmith38235try upwork
Update?
I have a full-time job earning $55k annually (and I’m not ready to quit my job just yet) but I would love to do bookkeeping part-time on the side and keep my full-time job. I have no experience or knowledge in this field but the duties it’s perfect for me someone who is an introvert.
What type of job do you do
@@MUZi_qI'm on the same boat. I'm a supervisor at usps.
Did you do it?
This was great thank you both for the much needed info! I’m a single grandmother helping to raise my 2 grandsons whom are both ever busy! I’ve worked in the hospitality industry most of my life and serial entrepreneur doing many different things! Right now I wrk a job that pays barely over minimum wage and not enough to myself and them as well so I’m looking to learn a new skill set where I can increase my income and have the time freedom that I need! I’m closer to retirement than staying in the workforce but I’m not prepared to do so but I’m willing to put the time and energy into something that can grow as big as I can handle with the efficiency that’s needed to do so again thank you so much for the enlightenment🥰
This is great information. I have worked in credit and collection for over 20 years and I’m working on starting my own booking business.
Omg! Great interview! The timing for this introduction is perfect, especially when so many people are starting a business and/or running multiple businesses. I never even considered the income potential as a Bookkeeper due to the tremendous value they provide. I'm so ready to learn more about Ben Robinson's course. Thank you, Whitney!
Exactly! And no problem, glad you enjoyed it!
I’m so glad I found this interview! It couldn’t have come at a better time in my life! I’m trying to start up a business after being home for several years. I’ve decided to find a secure work @home job! I have experience with one business owner so far in bookkeeping and I’m looking forward to learning much more!! Thank you so much❤
This was very helpful and spot on for what I was looking for. Thank you Whitney!
Becoming a Bookkeeper seems like a good route for me to eventually land my dream job of becoming a Data Analyst. This role almost sounds like being a Data Analyst just with a different role name.
No it’s not right
I’m also looking through data analyst and it’s required more coding
Not even close, it may provide you with a basic understanding of financial reporting. However, bookkeepers don’t even cover 25% of what Chartered Professional Accountants cover.
Sure if you are planing to work in the Financial sector and run Data Analyses then getting your CPA designation first could help.
I have several, by that i mean over 18yrs, of accounting education. Im not a CPA but understand bookkeeping and the processes. I am taking a course via INTUIT to get my certification but want to open my own business. Honestly how lucrative will this be? Im believing its highly saturated right now...
Thank you for this. I’m glad you were able to interview Ben Robinson on your platform so he could answer these much needed questions outside of his own promotional videos. Great job!!
Thank you!!!
Yes, very helpful 😊
I'm a father and soon to be divorce, at the moment I'm studying accounting to have a career. First time coming across bookkeeper, I didn't know such a thing existed. Watching this video and hearing how you guys talk about it and explaining what a bookkeeper is, now I really like some info on where to start learning it. Not a math person, but I always love to work with numbers.
There was a time where accountants and bookkeepers spent a lot of time and money just recording data on yellow legal pads using pencils. With the advent of computers and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel), data entry and record keeping have become cheap!! It's unimaginable to do any type of bookkeeping W/O software like Excel.
Can't be a bookkeeper with no experience. I'm going through the process right now and no job will take you with no experience.
@@MoveInSilence2444 they require three years of prior experience. Lolz.
I know a lady who didn’t have any experience and started her own business. She has 25 clients including me and charges us all between $200-$400 a month.
@@Potterhead_random_forever Does she have calls with you....if so how frequent?
I have no experience but my starting rate is $300. My first client is a small HOA consisting of 50 units.
@@AerielFerguson hello we give her access to our bookkeeping system. I use Markate and then I email her my credit card statements and bank statements and she inputs everything for me. If she has questions she will call me. We text or talk on phone if we need to communicate.
I will love to check this out, I'm staying accounting right now
Thank all of you for this: Ms. Bonds, Mr. Robinson, and those who posted helpful & real comments! Appreciate you all!!!!
The CPA you are interviewing is great and has a lot of experience. I benefited from his knowledge. Thank you so much
Great, very informative.
I make minimum wage right now at an assisted living facility. I have zero experience with numbers, business, networking , etc. And I am an extreme introvert. I do have tenacity and when I need to, I can be personable. I am afraid to pull the trigger however because I am a little math phobic and also the idea of having to do Video chatting does intimidate me a lot. I think with experience and exposure I could get the confidence I need down the road. Anyone else feel very intimidated but still pulled the trigger and is really glad they did??? I need words of encouragement. Nervous introvert here!:/
Same here, but I'm gonna do it anyway 😅, no experience at all, I'm new in the Virtual Assistant field.
What an inspiration!
Thanks, for this podcast, Whitney. Ben's website is not opening up, giving critical error message. Is there another website to access the free course? thank you for your help.
this video may be the catalyst I need to actually utilize my associate's in accounting. I finished my degree, and covid hit... I stayed where I was at to help through that lame time. As a result, I waited and got out of the "groove." This lead to a wasted degree and failure... at THIS point. The way things have changed in terms of what is expected of bookkeeper is interesting and exciting. I am not a mom, and really need a remote position so I can travel in an RV!! (fingers crossed). I chose accounting because of qualities guest mentioned, and my scholastic performance proved it. Your video gives me a map to reacclimate myself to the craft and get return on degree. Thank you!! : )
Great interview
Actually something that I've never thought of but would be great at
Awesome!!!
I definitely see the value, I’m going to take a course for sure cause i know that bookkeeping will also help me balance in my own personal finances, I also like helping people where I can. This would a great skill. Where you never said associates degree you only said you don’t need a bachelors degree.
Very useful. Thank you!
Thanks 😂This is very simple to understand. I am interested
Glad I found this video!! Thank you!
Thank you very much for this video! Very insightful, you asked great questions and I'm excited to try out the free course!
Great video. Thank you for this!
Thank you for doing this!
I want to start a bookkeeping business while educating myself further in accounting. I have an associate in accounting with bookkeeping experience and eventually would like to get a bachelors in accounting. No masters. I'm so curious about what he's saying. Thank you for this video!
Thats what I did. I started with my associates degree in accounting. I found my first few clients on what was then called oDesk and is now Upwork. I finished my BS while doing freelance bookkeeping, and then created my actual business after getting my bachelor's. But technically, I had a bookkeeping business the whole time.
Very informative. I also love the dialogue and examples.
yes do bookkeeping OR taxes. not both right away as a beginner!
So you can be a bookkeeper without having to deal with taxes?
@@Spurhopeyes depending on the company you are working for. Some companies may ask you to do payroll taxes, and process use sales tax as well.
I’m getting ready to go to school for an MBA and have done some accounting before. I would love to learn bookkeeping. I’m in need of extra income since jobs aren’t hiring and my bachelors degree doesn’t seem to hold any weight
Whats your major? Im a finance grad and its impossible to even get an interview.
@@KJGotThePlay I was going to do accounting but I switched to marketing. Not as much of a tough market to break into
I am the best bookeep person in the world my customer love me and pay huge money because I learned how to do this with the same course in the video.
Question, do you have any videos within the last 90 days?
For anyone coming to this a year later, the course is no longer free and is $2500 for the lowest cost course. I can’t afford that so I guess I’ll continue my 9-5. 😢
Learn free from UA-cam,don't buy any course,Study a book related to bookkeeping and you are good to go
@@ZairaKhan-ud5znany good videos or sources you recommend?
Great insights here, thank you! How will AI impact this career choice?
I have this same question.
Being a business owner providing bookkeeping services is different than applying for a job to work as a bookkeeper. However, do clients want to see proof of your experience? Will certification suffice in place of having 0 experience?
I agree. Keeping up with the numbers is no fun.
Can you be a bookkeeper and do HR and payroll services too?
They Can do payroll
Thank you❤
Great info. I dont know if males are youe demographic but i did take a mini course on bookkeeping recently and am interested in it.
Hi! I have a master degree in Accounting in Brazil. 9 years of experience as accountant in one of a most biggest bank of the country. Can i take this as experience for bookkeeper in USA? Thank you
You seem to be qualified for this oportunity. Go try it
Great video
GREAT VIDEO
What do you think about a person that has former experience of doing taxes going into a bookkeeper? I asked this question because of the response that you had in this video
Currently doing it now. I’m just tired of the gossip, and the office politics. I want to work by myself, and for myself. These freaking co-workers get on my last nerves. 😅
I'm an accountant, but I've never prepared tax returns. How did you resolve this in your business?
Really!!!???? You got LUCKY!!!! 😮 Good for you.
Hi, am i have to buy QBox if i want to be a freelancer ? Or does the client give me access to whatever system he uses?
How do you promote your services?
im interested
So true!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
My question is with the advent of open A.I is it worth getting into this? Wouldn't most small business end up using AI to do the book keeping for them?
No, the biggest thing is trust. For me personally peace of mind is everything, I trust a person more than I do AI and when it comes to your money, I don’t think most people will leave it up to AI.
if folks dont understand accounting, taxes and finance... they would not know what to ask AI to use it effectively. almost like real people... if you dont know what biz your in... or where u want to go... its hard for a professional to help you
Also giving sensitive information to AI is crazy IMO
@@WhitneyBondsThank you for this reply. That's the best answer I've found on the internet. It would make a great video.
Software like quickbooks will automate much of the traditional bookkeeping for simpel transactions, there are software that already does this in a largely automated workflows and AI is already implemented on different tasks in some of the more cutting edge accounting software its starting to be integrated reports . just teach your own client to their own booking keeping and just do the controlling for SME clients, saves time and you can sell additional services that improve the clients business.
Quero muito ser Bookkeeper, porém, agora que estou começando no idioma inglês.
Hey! ☺️ is this still available? I tried clicking it but the link doesn’t seem to be working for me
Hey! I just tried it, did you use this link triedandtruemomjobs.com/BookkeeperYT
Hi, I'm aiming for a bookkeeping job but I have no experience, may I ask for any tips where to start and what should I learn first?
I'm from Sri Lanka. Will I be able to gain business from the countries like USA, Europe, etc.. if i started bookkeeping? I mean is the location matters for getting business?
Hi, im 58 years old when I was 18 I graduated as accounting auxiliary in Mexico. 1983.
Came to USA to learn English work since as a office assistant.
Working now for the last 29 years at this company UNIONBAY doing all in accounting office.
I will like to do bookkeeping side job how I learn the program where do I go to learn that?
I feel that I have the basic but don’t have any certifications.
How I can contact the teacher your are interviewing.
Google “free quickbooks certification.” Intuit has a FREE program. That’s what I’m doing now. The program can take about 9-12 weeks to complete it if you’re studying about 5-8 hours a week. I’m currently working both full time and part time and studying for that certification.
That’s a 3. The blurred number is a 3.
How do clients hire a bookkeeper?
As a bookkeeper, how can one get clients?
That part is covered in the course but he touches on it in the free training. You should check it out
@@WhitneyBonds I would like to talk to you personally if its OK by you. Please, you can tell me how I can reach out to you.
very helpful video... i am.moving to UK very soon with my husband and 2 year baby boy so which online job is suitable for me there with my 2 year baby ?
Excellent 👌🏽
do i have to be older than 16?
I am Sri Lankan.Sri lanka is south Asian country.I have an idea to start virtual bookkeeping business .I am going to offer my services to the USA and canada.Is it realistic goal? Can i get clients becauase i live in foreign country.?
how long does it take to become good enough to at least say that I can do this job?
Bens intro 🤣
Give me some ideas how to get clients from any part of the world?
If there is any bookkeeping opportunities please let me know
Why not people like a client without business.
To bad it cost $3k-$5k , sure two of the plans breaks it up in to payments but I can't afford an extra payment of $250+ a month for a year.... or a 1 time payment of $5k.....😔
You can go to course careers accounting for 500 dollars. They also have a payment plan. Hopefully this helps you😊
A dentist is a doctor however. A dentist is a specialized doctor. A dentist has a MD. Not a good example.
Good morning,
Thanks for the info, but
When i click on the link it didn't want to play the video .
Is it because i am on my phone? Do i need to use it a laptop??
I would try a laptop, try using Google chrome
does bookkeeping needs a degree also?
No
See i disagree that low barrier to entry and not requiring licenses is bad. Its good. Government regulation is terrible for free markets
Do you need to have a high school diploma?
No, you just need to know how to do this. People only care about the results
😂😂😂 long walks on the beach
And poetry lol
Hello everyone, I'm an international trade and logistics management student, I had an accounting subject at university and I'm trying to learn more, can I start work as a bookkeeper?
This is gd video.Educative .
One never get a online job
Can i become a book keeper with no prior knowledge? leave alone experience
You need knowledge to be a book keeper. There are free online courses that can help you learn.
@@annelieseharrison9027did you try the free courses
@@annelieseharrison9027which courses?
I have 20 years of experience. never no experience
Cute and smart. Very.
Sorry, but this is false information, let alone the title. You want a job with no experience? Then best you apply for a fast food restaurant. You don’t need all the requirements to apply for a job like Bookkeeping, but you need the sufficient knowledge. What I recommend for everyone is imagine you are working in a company and come up with random numbers and tinker around with it until you become familiar with the concept. This is 2023, not 1980. You can find YT videos and online course for these sorts.
I think they mean no experience of doing the job, not no experience of doing bookkeeping. You obviously have to learn how to do it.
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