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You can be the tortoise AND the hare

by Justine Lackey | May 8, 2023 | Systems

We’ve all heard the saying, “Slow and steady wins the race.” Yes, the hare hits the ground running, zooming past the turtle, with all the confidence in the world that he’ll cross the finish line first. But when the hare, being cocky, stops to take a nap, it’s the...

How to Start a Bookkeeping Business

by Justine Lackey | Apr 26, 2023 | Marketing, Sales, Service, Skills, Staff, Teams & HR, Systems, Taxes

Are you a bookkeeping professional who is ready to branch out and start a new bookkeeping business instead of working for someone else? Maybe you are a new mom looking for business ideas for home-based businesses? Starting a bookkeeping business is a great way to...

The Worst Decisions I Made as a Bookkeeper Business Owner

by Justine Lackey | Apr 14, 2023 | Life Wisdom, Sales, Service, Skills, Systems

Like Cher, I too sometimes wish I could turn back time. But alas, that’s not possible (yet!🤞). So instead, I’ve got to put on my big girl pants and turn my mistakes into life lessons — since that’s what us lady leaders are supposed to do. In my last post, I shared the...

The Best of Decisions I Made as a Bookkeeper Business Owner

by Justine Lackey | Mar 31, 2023 | Life Wisdom, Sales, Service, Skills, Systems

With over 15 years of experience owning a virtual bookkeeping business, I think it’s fair to say I’ve had my share of ups and downs. So for today’s post, I’m highlighting the best decisions I’ve made as a bookkeeper — specifically in relation to the core components of...

I almost got talked out of an 80% profit margin

by Justine Lackey | Nov 15, 2022 | Systems

When I was new to owning my bookkeeping firm, it took a lot of personal growth to figure out that I needed to use my own critical thinking skills (plus a hefty dose of intuition), instead of playing “follow the leader.” In my last blog post, I introduced the idea of...

How to Marie Kondo your Google Docs

by Justine Lackey | Oct 12, 2022 | Systems

Think of your desktop or cloud-based storage (like Google Drive) as a house. 🏡 Isn’t it true that you’re more productive, happier, and overall feel better when your house is clean and tidy? At the very least, it’s MUCH easier to find things when the clutter’s gone....