In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman chat with Suzannah Whelan, founder of Sinclair Whelan Bookkeeping. Suzannah shares her 15-year journey of building a flexible and fulfilling practice in Billericay, Essex, supporting clients ranging from sole traders to limited companies and landlords.Suzannah reflects on her evol…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman sit down with Leanda Daddow and Stacey Smith from Celtic Bookkeeping. Leanda and Stacey share their journey of transforming their practice and achieving a work-life balance that aligns with their personal dreams. From a struggling sole proprietorship to a thriving team-based opera…

In this special episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman are joined by Kate Hayward, UK Country Manager for Xero. Kate shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a family-run business to her leadership role at Xero, where she focuses on empowering accountants, bookkeepers, and small businesses. The discussion covers how dig…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman are joined by Stuart Miller, Director of Product Compliance and Industry Engagement at Xero. Stuart shares insights into his unique role, which bridges the gap between regulation, software development, and the needs of bookkeepers and small businesses. The discussion dives into th…

In this special episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman are live at the Bookkeepers Summit, joined by Ami Copeland, CEO of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB). Ami shares insights into the evolving world of bookkeeping, the opportunities brought about by technology, and how bookkeepers can shape their own future in thi…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman discuss the importance of taking a break from work and creating intentional boundaries during busy periods. As the festive season approaches, they share practical tips for balancing client expectations, family time, and personal wellbeing.Jo and Zoe explore how being self-employed…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman are joined by Natalie Allen, an accountant from their community, to discuss her journey of building a successful bookkeeping practice. Natalie shares how she transitioned from working in her family’s business to pursuing qualifications to the corporate world and eventually becomin…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman discuss the critical topic of repricing—a practice essential for ensuring your bookkeeping business remains profitable despite rising costs. Jo and Zoe share insights from their recent live workshops, where they explored strategies for raising prices, addressing client objections,…

In this episode, Zoe Whitman and Jo Wood chat with Amanda C Watts, founder of the Business Advisor Academy. They discuss how bookkeepers can expand into business advisory services, drawing on their skills to support client growth. Amanda clarifies the difference between financial advice and business advisory, shares steps for bookkeepers looking to…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman sit down with executive coach Nick Robinson to explore managing difficult relationships in business. With a background in finance and over 25 years as a coach, Nick shares insights on understanding different personalities, setting boundaries, and handling challenging interactions …

In this episode, Jo and Zoe welcome leadership and mindset coach Stephen Lock, who shares his approach to redefining leadership for bookkeepers and business owners. Stephen describes his journey from corporate roles to coaching and explores how viewing leadership as a “social act” can empower bookkeepers to step into their own leadership roles with…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Zoe Whitman and Jo Wood are joined by Kate Powell from Kingston Bookkeeping. Kate shares her inspiring journey of growing her bookkeeping practice by pushing her comfort zone and embracing change. Kate talks about how she started her business in 2008, juggling work and family, and how her practice has ev…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman shared their behind the scenes view of attending the Accounting Excellence Awards, sharing how bookkeepers can confidently enter and excel in award submissions. They also reflect on the growth and representation of bookkeepers within the accounting profession, particularly the str…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman are joined by Grace Hardy, founder of Hardy Accounting, who shares her journey of building her accounting practice using TikTok. Grace started her business straight after completing her accounting apprenticeship. She discusses how social media, particularly TikTok, has allowed her…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman sit down with Hayley Broomfield, founder of HB Accounting. Hayley shares her journey of building a successful bookkeeping practice while balancing the demands of motherhood. She discusses her initial struggles with hourly pricing, the transformation of her business after joining t…

Today on The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo and Zoe will be be joined by James Webb.With 20 years experience in Financial Services ranging from Start ups to corporate Banks, James has a real understanding of what customers need and creating value relationships. The last 5 years have seen him create leading partnerships including national companies where …

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo and Zoe are joined by Jasper Steinhausen, founder and CEO of Business with Impact. Jasper is a leading business consultant who helps SMEs in the manufacturing space achieve profitability through sustainability. He has worked with over 100 companies, guiding them through green transformations that not …

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, titled "How to Finish Off 2024 in a Strong Position," hosts Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman dive into strategies for making the most of the final quarter of 2024. The episode begins with the hosts catching up after a summer break, reflecting on the back-to-school feeling that September brings, and how it spurs a…

What if we told you that leadership isn’t just for CEOs or large teams? Even if you're a solo bookkeeper, understanding and applying leadership principles can profoundly impact your business. In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Zoe Whitman dives deep into the subject of leadership with a special guest, Olly Whitman, the founder of Laterall…

Let’s face it: marketing as a bookkeeper can be daunting, especially when the word “copywriting” comes into play. But what if we told you that mastering the art of copywriting could transform how you connect with potential clients and grow your business? In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, we’re joined by Vicki Handley, a copywriting strat…

In this podcast we discussed how to utilise a bot in your business to leverage your time, increase efficiency and create more time to support your clients. Emma James is building Otto to use in her practice. Find out more here: https://withotto.app ----------------------------------------------- Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls an…

What if we told you that mastering cash flow forecasting could be the key to not only managing your bookkeeping practice but also empowering your clients to thrive? In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Colin Hewitt, CEO of Float, a leading cash flow forecasting tool. Originally recorded in 2023, this discussio…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, we speak to Dara Ladjevardian about how you can leverage a digital clone to scale your availability for new and current clients. Dara was born in Houston, TX. He studied Physics & Computer Science at Georgetown, after which he moved to San Francisco to work at C3 AI. He then started and sold his first co…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Zoe Whitman and Jo Words discuss how to start a virtual bookkeeping practice from home. They share their personal experiences and provide valuable insights for aspiring virtual bookkeepers, covering topics such as setting up a home office, leveraging technology, and building a client base.This episode is…

This week on The Bookkeepers' Podcast, we spoke to Sam Conniff, author of Be More Pirate and Creator of Uncertainty Experts. Sam is an expert in uncertainty and dedicated to helping people navigate change and turn fear into opportunity. Sam’s mission is to equip people with the tools needed to not just thrive in an uncertain society, but to drive i…

Today on The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo and Zoe will be be joined Meera Shah.Meera comes from a very high level banking background, running Finance, Technology and Business change Programmes and Projects. She is a qualified accountant, and got into the world of change by running finance projects.Meera was born and brought up in Kenya, and when she wa…

In this session, we spoke to Kanayo of Sinnergy about how bots can help bookkeepers leverage their time. Watch the replay here. Register to join the sessions live, here: Bookkeepersevents.com ----------------------------------------------- About us We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build businesses they love that work for them. …

In this session, we're speaking to Nic Lonsdale about building her bookkeeping practice, Ginger Bucks. ----------------------------------------------- About us We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build businesses they love that work for them. We're raising the profile of the bookkeeping profession and bookkeepers worldwide. Whethe…

How bookkeepers can use AI in their practices for their clients and for business management. ----------------------------------------------- Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- About us We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build…

Join us for this conversation with Deb Halliday about how she's using a bot in her practice to add more value to her clients. ----------------------------------------------- Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- About us We help bookkeepers find c…

Join us for this session with Chantelle Davison and Tom Stanhope to discuss how we can prepare for a future with more AI. ----------------------------------------------- Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- About us We help bookkeepers find clien…

This week on the Bookkeepers Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman speak with Natasha Britton about earning more while working less. Natasha, who transitioned from the beauty industry to online business mentoring, shares her insights and experiences. Together, they explore strategies for optimizing business practices to increase revenue and reduce workl…

This week on The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman are speaking to Caroline Hobden, the portfolio director of Accountex, about the upcoming Accountex event in London. They discuss the significance of the event for bookkeepers, the exciting features attendees can look forward to, and tips on how to make the most of the experience.Key Dis…

Jo and Zoe will be joined by Chris Rabbitt and Simon Glenn from Meeow to talk about how you can get started with networkingThe 6 Figure Bookkeeper

In our latest podcast episode, we discuss being an introverted business owner with Fifi Mason, a personal brand and visibility coach who's mastered the art of balancing introversion with business. Fifi, an introvert at heart, is passionate about helping fellow introverted coaches and impact-makers navigate the visibility landscape while staying tru…

In our latest podcast episode, we discuss being an introverted business owner with Fifi Mason, a personal brand and visibility coach who's mastered the art of balancing introversion with business. Fifi, an introvert at heart, is passionate about helping fellow introverted coaches and impact-makers navigate the visibility landscape while staying tru…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, we speak to Alexis Kingsbury of AirManual about how to simplify your bookkeeping processes and systems. We discussed how bookkeepers can build great systems and processes more simply, we discussed how documentation isnn't a task to be done as "homework" once the process is embedded and how documenting bu…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo and Zoe were joined by Gareth Salomon from Xenon Connect. We discussed cloud-based bookkeeping tools designed for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Our discussion focused on the creation of Xenon Connect—a tool that significantly streamlines the bookkeeping process by automatically detecting and recti…

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, we spoke to Sam Tasker-Grindley, head of Swoop for Advisors about how bookkeepers and accountants can help their clients with savings, funding and grants. We discussed the upcoming webinar with Swoop on 24th April 2024.Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i2XiF2xqQGu0nJvzpZV7Kg#/reg…

This week on The Bookkeepers' Podcast Jo and Zoe will be joined by Ben Perry. Ben started his career as an Apprentice in an Accountancy Practice and has built his own practice at an early age. They'll be talking about his journey so far.We discussed:Leaving university and starting a bookkeeping business at 20Overcoming age discrimination. Social me…

Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- In this episode of the Bookkeepers Podcast, hosts Zoe Whitman and Jo Wood discuss the integration of software into the AML process, featuring guest, Kevin Lord from Firmcheck. We discuss the challenges faced b…

Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- In our latest podcast episode, we have a chat with Haley Baxter, who runs her accounting business in a way that’s pretty out of the ordinary. Haley lives off-grid, which means no regular electricity, gas, wate…

Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, we speak to accountant Hannah Simpson about how she's growing her practice rapidly through acquisition. About us We help bookkeepers find clients, make more money a…

Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- At Bookkeepers' Bootcamp, we had the opportunity to take a step back to share our journey, how we got started, and why we're so passionate about offering free training to bookkeepers. We've grown this communit…

Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- This week on The Bookkeepers' Podcast Jo Wood and Zoe Whitman will be joined by Stephen Lott.Stephen is a professor at Georgia State University, teaching entrepreneurship. He brings over 15 years of experience…

Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- In this episode of The Bookkeeper's Podcast, Jo and Zoe were joined by Lee Rennie, co-founder and director at Melu.They discuss websites and how live chat can help you get leads that you otherwise might miss. …

Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- This week on The Bookkeepers' Podcast Jo & Zoe were joined by Lisa Honiball, interior design expert. They discussed how improving your office space can improve your profits.Jo, Zoe and Lisa discussed: - Interi…

Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Jo and Zoe were joined by Graeme Tennick to talk about how bookkeepers can wow their clients. They discussed:- Career paths to becoming an accountant- Technology an…

Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- This week on The Bookkeepers' Podcast Jo and Zoe were joined by Becky Bridges. Becky has recently gained accreditation as an ADHD practitioner so Becky spoke to us about how you can manage relationships better…

Find out your next step in bookkeeping. Free calls and books. https://bookkeeperssupport.com ----------------------------------------------- Jo and Zoe will be joined by Scott Johnson for this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast.They discussed how bookkeepers can build more ethical, sustainable and impactful businesses, so they can make the world a…