230 | [Q&A] AI Tools, Pricing, and Onboarding
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From AI tools and scope creep to finding your first clients and onboarding systems, whether you're just dreaming about starting a bookkeeping business or you're a few years in, there's something in here for you.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How I use AI in my firm
- Pricing, scope creep, and tough money conversations
- Finding your first five clients
- Onboarding process
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Bookkeeping Biz Workshops: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/workshops
- Onboarding Templates Freebie: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/onboarding
- Elevate: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/elevate
- Bookkeeping Business Accelerator: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/bba
- Effortless Client Requests: workflowqueen.com
- Become a Bookkeeper: https://www.katieferro.com/a/38894/2PQNgtvv
- Dubsado Decoded: https://kendracourtney.com/dubsado-decoded/
- Akadian QBO: https://fastandeasyqbo.samcart.com/referral/qbo-basic/8Duca0gOuAg8wpjF
- Bookkeeper Launch: https://sk293.isrefer.com/go/BLFS/SS64/
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- 0:00Welcome and Q&A Overview
- 3:05Bookkeeping Biz Workshops
- 4:17Q1: AI and Bookkeeping
- 4:17Using AI Safely
- 6:33Managing Scope Creep
- 8:33Landing First Clients
- 10:15Pricing Methods Basics
- 11:45Loans and Fee Adjustments
- 14:10Client Default Risk
- 17:10Avoiding Payroll Inventory
- 18:22Tech Glitch and Return
- 18:33Cashflow Forecasting Course
- 19:17Nonresponsive Clients
- 22:19Buying a Client Book
- 24:29Upwork Profile Naming
- 25:06Hourly Rates and Insurance
- 27:39QBO vs Xero for Clients
- 30:19Hiring and Training Staff
- 32:20Onboarding Process Systems
- 36:14Final Goodbye