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How to Open your own in-home bookkeeping service 2nd edition

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I was very leary about spending the 89 dollars for this book but the other reviews hooked me. I am so glad they did, because this book is so helpful. I have read many, many books to teach you this or help you get started at that, and they are usually so general and vaque that they don't really offer much in terms of real world applications. With this book, you could get started tomorrow (assuming you know bookkeeping, of course). It is honest and chock full of really great ideas and advice. I can't believe she is sharing this with all of us- it feels like talking to a good friend who is willing to tell you all the advantages and pitfalls of her line of work. It is not written as an inspirational book but it ends up being one because it really makes it clear that this dream of owning your own business and being successful can become a reality- at least if you follow the great advice in this book. Buy it, you won't regret it.

I have owned this book for almost a year now. I was looking for a new, preferably stay at home, work for myself career and I had worked in bookkeeping before. I began to brush up on my bookkeeping skills and I found this book online. I have the e-book from Julie's website. I read it all in about 2 days and got inspired. Now things are really beginning to happen for me. I completed the 2007 QuickBooks ProAdvisor Program certification about 1 week ago. I would not have had a clue about this program if it hadn't been for Julie's book. You get over $1000 worth of software and benefits for under %500 and once you complete their program you get listed on their website and get your own free website, plus many other benefits.
That being said, I am now also beginning to get referrals from clients and working with a local CPA (as recommended in the book). I have checked out many of the links and resources Julie recommended and found them invaluable. I currently choose to work out of the home only 3 days/week, and I don't have to ask anybody's permission to do this - it's my choice.
I have also purchased Julie's other 2 books on QB and budgeting and when I get a chance to read them and review them I will. But my current success has sort of limited my time at the moment. I have written Julie a few times by email and she has always responded, not with an auto reply, but a real genuine and helpful answers. Can't say enough good things about that.
Oh, and for you stay at home moms who are wondering if this is for you - I got involved because I was burned out on my current job and I wanted more time at home with my twin tots and family!

I hesitantly purchase this book, because I thought I knew it all.
I'm a college graduate, worked in the accounting field for 27 years for various businesses. I really didn't expect much. Boy was I wrong! This book is filled with lots of gems, from how to get business, to ready to use business forms. Julie even provides you with good sample sales letters and phone scripts! I was especially encouraged to hear it only took her 6 months to become 100% self employed.

It's one thing to start your own business, it's another thing to be successful.

Julie gives you all the help you will need!
I would highly recommend this book!

I was fortunate enough to stumble across this book while doing a web search in the wee hours of the morning. I had made a decision to start my own "in home bookkeeping service" over the weekend and could not sleep. After reading the sample chapter offered, I was sold. Julie's easy writing style, candor and well informed book makes it very hard to put down. After reading the book you feel as though you have made a friend in this crazy world of bookkeeping. The book also comes with a CD that contains template forms and letters. That was an added bonus I wasn't expecting. Julie is the real deal. BUY THE BOOK!

This book has a lot of basic pointers, but is very overpriced. If you are thinking of professional bookkeeping as a profession, hopefully you already know how to keep books! I was looking for more help with the business side of things, and this did not take into account the newer services offered by Quickbooks,(such as their excellent payroll services) therefore a lot of it is outdated. About 1/3 of the book was useful to me.

I have to tell you, I was alittle put off by the price of this book. I had purchased a similar book & was very disappointed, so I really hated to fork out the large sum of money for this one. But, I figured that I could always return it if I didnt like it, so I went ahead & ordered.

I'm so glad I did. I just finished reading it & taking my notes. It's an excellent resource if you're looking to start your own in-home bookkeeping business. She gives excellent tips and advice. I'm sure I'll be referring to it again & again. Once I get a spare minute, I want to check out the CD that came with the book.

The only disappointing aspect of the book was the bookkeeping "how to" section. I would think that if you're going to start your own bookkeeping business you would already have a background in bookkeeping.

I'm hoping to get my business started soon. Thanks!

This is an excellent book to get you up and running in a profitable accounting/bookkeeping business in the shortest space of time? Whether you are a neophyte of veteran there will be several useful tips to help you along the way. Although I read several books on consulting, this book is a gem because it is targeted to accountants/bookkeepers who want to be profitable in the shortest space of time. This book will teach you what rates to charge for your services, where to get clients, how to set up your business properly and why you should get into this great area of self -employment. I was thoroughly impressed because after 27 years in accounting, I learnt several tips from this gem of a book that already started paying dividends!!!

I found this book to be an excellent resource for me to begin my own free-lance bookkeeping service. I'm 53 years old and have been working as an corporate accountant all my adult life. I had thought about starting my own business for many years. Julie's writing style is very personable and she makes you feel like you have a coach working along side of you. I've read many other books on the same topic but her's is the only one that has provided me with the confidence to move ahead. I will be referring to her book often.

This was the best book, I ever read on opening your own bookkeeping business. The marketing part, was such a suprise. I am used to selling insurance, investments etc, and went back to my accounting/bookeeping roots. I was using expensive news--ads, mail etc. As it happened, I just got contacted by a payroll providor. Is that an omen! She lays out this book so well. Yes, the $90.00 cost is well worth it, if you ever want an inhome bookkeeping practice. I think, I ordered 4 other books on this subject and they did not give me the information I needed.as this one did. Great Job, Ms. Aydlott

This book provides excellent guides and resources for anyone who's planning to start a bookkeeping business. This is unlike any other book you can find in the market. This book lists a thorough step-by-step guide; yet, you can learn so much more by her experiences and mistakes she had encountered. Additionally, words on this book are motivated and encouraging; it drives my ambition to a whole new level. Great job, Julie!