Bookkeeper Startup: Month 1 of starting a bookkeeping business (step-by-step from scratch)

Starting a bookkeeping business from scratch can feel overwhelming, so I’m walking you through exactly what month one looks like. Meet Krista, my assistant and a mom of three who decided to start a bookkeeping business. We’ll go step by step through her training, naming her business, registering an LLC, getting an EIN, setting up a business bank account, and starting her website. If you’re thinking about becoming a bookkeeper or learning how to start a bookkeeping business, this video gives you a real-life look at what it’s like to begin.

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