Not long ago, I was running a workshop when a bookkeeper put her hand up and asked me a question I suspect a lot of people in our industry are quietly asking. “What do you think is going to happen to bookkeepers because of AI?” It was a fair question. There is a lot of fear around at the moment, not just in bookkeeping but everywhere. AI is moving quickly, technology is changing quickly, the world itself feels a little less predictable than it once did, and every second headl

The world has changed. Has your pricing? There comes a point where working harder is no longer the answer. Most bookkeepers do not start a practice because they want to become overworked and underpaid. They start because they want flexibility, meaningful work and the freedom to build a life on their own terms. Perhaps it is more time with family. Perhaps it is the opportunity to leave a corporate job. Perhaps it is simply the desire to build something of their own. Yet somewh

Cashflow is the heartbeat of every business, yet many bookkeepers avoid advising on it. With tools like Float Cashflow Software, bookkeepers can confidently step into cashflow advisory. Float simplifies cashflow forecasting, allowing bookkeepers to offer real-time insights that help clients make smarter financial decisions. Embracing this service not only adds value to clients but also elevates a bookkeeper’s role from number-cruncher to trusted business partner.