I plan on starting my own practice in the new year. My reason. Is to be able to work from home and double my income. (Currently I am admin in an accounting office, working on someone else's schedule for a lot less than I want.)
Yes, working toward paying off about 10,000. I have been doing well with it. I am starting a bookkeeping biz to replace my husband income for when he retires.
Going to start hopefully by summer to put money aside for a future VRBO purchase. (Debt free...so working on retiring early)...this will be a great side gig I hope!
I too am on the Dave Ramsey plan, but I want to also pay off all real estate. 36 years old with two small children and I have two successful brick and mortar restaurants. I understand finances and am very much looking forward to selling all of it and leading a less demanding life as a bookkeeper and eventual CPA after graduation. Your videos are inspiring in every sense.
I'm working on becoming a bookkeeper because we have debt that needs to be paid off. I am a stay at home homeschooling mom to 5, and my husband works outside the home. His job is really stressful, and I'm wanting to help alleviate some of that finance-related stress from him.
This is so inspiring to watch. Been doubting myself if I can start my bookkeeping business. I do have an accounting degree, but torn between being an employee or be an independent bookkeeper.
That's great! I think ultimately having your own business give you the most flexibility and earning potential... but starting out working for someone else (for a time) is a great way to get experience.
This is great! I was feeling a little discouraged. I just started this side hustle due to taking Financial Peace a second time. I searched for bible quotes for motivation and then this video popped up on youtube.
I always saw myself as a business owner and in my previous job I was working as an accounting specialist and figured opening my bookkeeping business was the way to go! My husband and I are actually trying to save up money in order to start our journey with surrogacy. I opened my bookkeeping firm in March of this year and have been searching through upwork and emailing small businesses in the area to find my first client. Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck trying to land my first client but I am hopeful that soon enough it'll happen!
That's awesome--such an important "why" to have. :) Thanks for sharing your story! I did make a video on ideas to get clients... here's the link if you haven't watched it yet. Best of luck to you! th-cam.com/video/v92DBK9dbLA/w-d-xo.html
Hi. I just started my bookkeeping business. Similar to you I want to get out of Debt. Married with 1 kid. The goal is to have the option to leave my 9-5 by my 33rd birthday. Making $100k+ at that point. 🤩 I enjoy your videos and watched a lot of them before I opened my biz. Thank you for creating this channel.
I want to own a business. At some point, I would like to complete my accounting degree, and I feel like bookkeeping will allow me to work in the field without a degree.
We're doing Ramsey right now! I'm learning how to start up my own bookkeeping business, thanks to finding your videos! We're currently trying for a second kid, and I want to stay at home with our next kid like I did with our first, and I would love to still be able to contribute while staying home. My goal too is at least $1,000 a month too! Thanks for all your videos :)
I'm finishing up my bachelor's in business management/accounting, and I'm prepping to start my own bookkeeping business this year! The goal is to bring in some extra money to pay off debts and save while my husband is still working, and once I have enough clients to sustain us, my husband will quit his FT job and either do school for what he wants, or we'll move straight out to a homestead and I'll work from home while hubby works out in the fields (our dream) ❤
Hi Morgan, your story is so inspiring, I am looking to start bookkeeping to generate more income, I just started my budget to pay off my cc. I also want to start my own business and have more time freedom, and be able to help my family. Living paycheck to paycheck is draining. Thank you for all your videos!
Thanks for all you do! Cant wait for your course to open up again... my goals are to pay down debt and work towards getting my accounting degree when the kids are in school. I just started my bookkeeping business and have a lot to learn.. but I have one client with 3 accounts so I'm feeling hopeful!
I absolutely loved hearing your story! We also did the Baby Steps, which allowed me to securely walk away from an amazing job to pursue my passion of owning my own business. I love your videos. Thanks!
I got laid off and there was a career I was wanted but now I just feel like it’s not for me I love numbers and money LOL I feel like I have a chance in life to do more flexible and Not work so hard like how I used to and for sure have boss energy LOL and I’m so glad I found you
I wanted to be an accountant and took alot of classes in accounting but did not finish had to take care of my family ... I am now looking at trying to get out of the school system and have my own business in bookkeeping. Scared and lacking confidence plus finances til I can make up the income.
I live in CA today. I am a Business Administrator and Accountant from my country BR - graduated twice. After 4 years living in Canada I wanted to work in my area (my experience is in Finances from Brazil), so I went back to college to study Bookkeeping. Heading 3 weeks towards the end of my course now, I plan to do be a Home based Bookkeeper but..... I am afraid. I live in a small community, people don't trust easily. I am happy for finding your channel. Thank you! P.S. also post graduate in Finances. Give an extra encouragement please! Tks again
What an interesting background! Every bookkeeper starts at the beginning at some point--it sounds like you have some great experience. I have a video on overcoming impostor syndrome that you might like: th-cam.com/video/Y1HVIYj6Mq8/w-d-xo.html
We bought a Dave Ramsey DVD course. The first month, our expenses magically dropped by $1,000, which more than paid for the course. In five years, we were debt-free and life totally changed for us. Dave Ramsey is the real deal.
I'm interested in becoming a bookkeeper because I want to get out of manual labor and be able to work from home, especially since gas is getting expensive, but also to help take care of my wife and not have to take off work in doing so. I just signed up for quickbooks online accountant for the free training to get to learn it. I've been trying to do research as far as places to take curriculums, and I have to say I liked your video on places to get certified and learn bookkeeping. I don't really make enough to do everything I want to do currently and am gonna be hardpressed staying where I am at to make more than $16/hr. I've been doing construction for awhile but more like learning different things but not having alot of experience in one thing except for maybe drywall work. Sorry for the long comment. I have watched several of your videos in the past couple days and have enjoyed them.
It sounds like this could be a great career transition, and you can piecemeal some training together without spending a ton of money. Getting the ProAdvisor certification is a great start :) -Gabe (FinePoints Admin)
@@FinePointsBookkeeping I just wanted to let you know I took the plunge. I bought the Pro i think it is for Bookkeeper Launch. We are gonna do this thang!
Thanks for sharing your awesome videos. I haven't used QB online in several years. I would like to brush up on my bookkeeping skills and start my on bookkeeping business. Can you recommend any bookkeeping coaches?
Congratulations! I can relate with your debt free journey, I followed Dave Ramsey plan too. It took me 13 months to pay off my student loan and 1 year to save for Emergency. Currently unemployed, I worked as a Bookkeeper Assistant. I decided to start my bookkeeping business 8 months ago, I've been working on getting certificated in QBO & AIPB. I printed your "How to Start a Bookkeeping Business" step by step and followed to set up my business. Now, I am working on getting clients, any suggestions with be helpful. Thanks for your great videos!!!
That's awesome, it sounds like you are well on your way and have some good experience under your belt! Did you watch my video about getting clients? These are all of my favorite ideas: th-cam.com/video/v92DBK9dbLA/w-d-xo.html
Spouse just graduated master with 100k student loans, starting Dave Ramsey Baby Step. With with 2 kids, I'm seeing about same time get out of debt... SEEMS OVERWHELMING... But Congrats....Can't wait to Start My Bookkeeping AFTER I finish my Tax Courses.... :-)
Thanks for sharing your story :) I am a stay-at-home mom and an accounting student, and I am wondering how you would suggest getting experience so I can start bookkeeping and feel confident that I can handle it?
A breakdown of how much you were able to pay off each year would have been helpful. Just so we can gauge how much progress was actually made by your choices.
I'm looking to change fields after 20 years. Currently, I bookkeep for the church for fun which is how I got into it. I'm just concern about it being enough to sustain all my bills.
I want to have a flexible working schedule at home and still earn a good living. Would you give me an advice of what program/certification course/prelicense to start?
You’re story is inspiring. I have my bachelors in accounting and just started studying for my cpa, a friend offered for me to do their books for their local store. I’m nervous about what to ask if I’ve never done it before and he says he’s been doing his quarterlys off ledgers because he doesn’t no how on quick books beside for payroll . Any advise before I meet with him?
Thanks so much! You'll do great--it sounds like you have some good background and I bet you know more than you think you do. You can always say "I'll get back to you on that!" if you don't know an answer. This is my video on interviewing, and the questions I like to ask (there's also a download): th-cam.com/video/nE4Mty6MDVE/w-d-xo.html Here's a video with some tips on how to phrase things, even if you don't know the answer: th-cam.com/video/RNrf9dZC6uk/w-d-xo.html
I am interested in starting a bookkeeping business because I like idea of flexiblity and in a way being your own boss. I am currently in my 2nd year of my bachelors of financial accounting degree. Please advise me how I can put my degree to good use. I am interested in probably starting bookkeeping next year which will be the 3rd year of my degree.
That's great! Sounds like you're on the right track. Have you gotten a ProAdvisor certification yet? I have a video called "start here" that may help you! th-cam.com/video/sGEfflomJDo/w-d-xo.html
Congratulations. I just found your channel yesterday. I plan on watching everything. My motivation for bookkeeping is that I want to travel full time in an RV with my family!
I don't have a degree and I'm agoraphobic. I've been looking for a field I can make decent money in while working from home. I'm very interested in accounting. But I'm an expat. I can't get student loans yet, so I need to save up to pay for courses outright.
Yeah, it sounds like bookkeeping would be a good fit for the reasons you mentioned. Check out my playlist about starting a bookkeeping business for more info. Let me know if you have any questions!
@FinePoints I'm interested in bookkeeping 🧾 so I can start a side gig, providing me a second income stream. How difficult is it to do in the evenings, while holding a full-time day job?
You definitely can make it a side hustle and work in the evenings. The good news is that you can choose how many clients you take on, so starting with 1-3 may be a good idea to see how much time it's taking you and what capacity you have for more. -Gabe (FinePoints Admin)
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Thanks for watching! Have you paid off debt or are working toward a certain pay-off goal?
I plan on starting my own practice in the new year. My reason. Is to be able to work from home and double my income. (Currently I am admin in an accounting office, working on someone else's schedule for a lot less than I want.)
Love this! It sounds like the perfect fit.
Yes, working toward paying off about 10,000. I have been doing well with it. I am starting a bookkeeping biz to replace my husband income for when he retires.
I am planning to put up a bookkeeping biz.I want a work from home and earn more income to build invesmtents and retirement fund.
Going to start hopefully by summer to put money aside for a future VRBO purchase. (Debt free...so working on retiring early)...this will be a great side gig I hope!
I too am on the Dave Ramsey plan, but I want to also pay off all real estate. 36 years old with two small children and I have two successful brick and mortar restaurants. I understand finances and am very much looking forward to selling all of it and leading a less demanding life as a bookkeeper and eventual CPA after graduation. Your videos are inspiring in every sense.
That's awesome! Love that you want to transition into a less demanding working career :) -Gabe (FinePoints Admin)
I am happy to hear your family has become debt-free. That is amazing. Congratulations!
Thanks so much Alexis! 😄
I'm working on becoming a bookkeeper because we have debt that needs to be paid off. I am a stay at home homeschooling mom to 5, and my husband works outside the home. His job is really stressful, and I'm wanting to help alleviate some of that finance-related stress from him.
You are exactly in my position , I’m starting out soon also homeschool ❤️
This is so inspiring to watch. Been doubting myself if I can start my bookkeeping business. I do have an accounting degree, but torn between being an employee or be an independent bookkeeper.
That's great! I think ultimately having your own business give you the most flexibility and earning potential... but starting out working for someone else (for a time) is a great way to get experience.
So did you ever start your own practice?
This is great! I was feeling a little discouraged. I just started this side hustle due to taking Financial Peace a second time. I searched for bible quotes for motivation and then this video popped up on youtube.
I don't want to be in my father's nest anymore. And I want to be able to support myself for the rest of my life and enjoy my life.
We just recently became debt free doing Dave Ramsey's plan too, congratulations!
I always saw myself as a business owner and in my previous job I was working as an accounting specialist and figured opening my bookkeeping business was the way to go! My husband and I are actually trying to save up money in order to start our journey with surrogacy. I opened my bookkeeping firm in March of this year and have been searching through upwork and emailing small businesses in the area to find my first client. Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck trying to land my first client but I am hopeful that soon enough it'll happen!
That's awesome--such an important "why" to have. :) Thanks for sharing your story! I did make a video on ideas to get clients... here's the link if you haven't watched it yet. Best of luck to you! th-cam.com/video/v92DBK9dbLA/w-d-xo.html
Hi. I just started my bookkeeping business. Similar to you I want to get out of Debt. Married with 1 kid. The goal is to have the option to leave my 9-5 by my 33rd birthday. Making $100k+ at that point. 🤩 I enjoy your videos and watched a lot of them before I opened my biz. Thank you for creating this channel.
I want to own a business. At some point, I would like to complete my accounting degree, and I feel like bookkeeping will allow me to work in the field without a degree.
Yes, definitely! It would be a great way to get some practical experience.
@@FinePointsBookkeeping Thank You, Also Congratulations, your videos have been very helpful!
I'm glad!
We're doing Ramsey right now! I'm learning how to start up my own bookkeeping business, thanks to finding your videos! We're currently trying for a second kid, and I want to stay at home with our next kid like I did with our first, and I would love to still be able to contribute while staying home. My goal too is at least $1,000 a month too! Thanks for all your videos :)
Love it!
BIG Thanks, Morgan for the motivational talk, from your fan from the FAR away The Philippines.
Hi, thanks your videos help me a lot. I am just starting out as a VA bookkeeper
I'm finishing up my bachelor's in business management/accounting, and I'm prepping to start my own bookkeeping business this year! The goal is to bring in some extra money to pay off debts and save while my husband is still working, and once I have enough clients to sustain us, my husband will quit his FT job and either do school for what he wants, or we'll move straight out to a homestead and I'll work from home while hubby works out in the fields (our dream) ❤
Congratulations on your achievements! 🌹
Thank you so much!
Hi Morgan, your story is so inspiring, I am looking to start bookkeeping to generate more income, I just started my budget to pay off my cc. I also want to start my own business and have more time freedom, and be able to help my family. Living paycheck to paycheck is draining. Thank you for all your videos!
Love this, thank you for sharing! -Gabe (FinePoints Admin)
Thanks for all you do! Cant wait for your course to open up again... my goals are to pay down debt and work towards getting my accounting degree when the kids are in school. I just started my bookkeeping business and have a lot to learn.. but I have one client with 3 accounts so I'm feeling hopeful!
That's great! Sounds familiar & seems like you're on the right track. 👏
You’re truly inspiring..
Live like no other so you can give like no other
Congratulations
I absolutely loved hearing your story! We also did the Baby Steps, which allowed me to securely walk away from an amazing job to pursue my passion of owning my own business. I love your videos. Thanks!
I've been doing my own bookkeeping for almost 10 years and I love it. Been thinking lately of doing it for other people to earn side income.
Cool! You should!
@@FinePointsBookkeeping planning on it. Love your channel!
@@SHINE88 Thanks! :)
Congratulations your family is now debt free!
Yes! Thank you!
Congratulations!!!! Your WHY was bigger than your wants.
Thanks so much Allison!
I got laid off and there was a career I was wanted but now I just feel like it’s not for me I love numbers and money LOL I feel like I have a chance in life to do more flexible and Not work so hard like how I used to and for sure have boss energy LOL and I’m so glad I found you
I'm glad you found my channel too! Let me know if there are any specific videos that you'd like to see!
Congratulations this is awesome and so inspiring. I want to do bookkeeping because I love helping people with their finances.
Thanks so much! That's great! Let me know if there are any videos you'd like to see.
I wanted to be an accountant and took alot of classes in accounting but did not finish had to take care of my family ... I am now looking at trying to get out of the school system and have my own business in bookkeeping. Scared and lacking confidence plus finances til I can make up the income.
I live in CA today. I am a Business Administrator and Accountant from my country BR - graduated twice. After 4 years living in Canada I wanted to work in my area (my experience is in Finances from Brazil), so I went back to college to study Bookkeeping. Heading 3 weeks towards the end of my course now, I plan to do be a Home based Bookkeeper but..... I am afraid. I live in a small community, people don't trust easily. I am happy for finding your channel. Thank you!
P.S. also post graduate in Finances.
Give an extra encouragement please! Tks again
What an interesting background! Every bookkeeper starts at the beginning at some point--it sounds like you have some great experience. I have a video on overcoming impostor syndrome that you might like: th-cam.com/video/Y1HVIYj6Mq8/w-d-xo.html
New subscriber here from the Philippines. Your story inspires me to do the same. Godspeed!
We bought a Dave Ramsey DVD course. The first month, our expenses magically dropped by $1,000, which more than paid for the course. In five years, we were debt-free and life totally changed for us. Dave Ramsey is the real deal.
Love it!
OMG!! Congrats, Morgan!!!!🤩
Thanks!! :)
I'm interested in becoming a bookkeeper because I want to get out of manual labor and be able to work from home, especially since gas is getting expensive, but also to help take care of my wife and not have to take off work in doing so. I just signed up for quickbooks online accountant for the free training to get to learn it. I've been trying to do research as far as places to take curriculums, and I have to say I liked your video on places to get certified and learn bookkeeping. I don't really make enough to do everything I want to do currently and am gonna be hardpressed staying where I am at to make more than $16/hr. I've been doing construction for awhile but more like learning different things but not having alot of experience in one thing except for maybe drywall work. Sorry for the long comment. I have watched several of your videos in the past couple days and have enjoyed them.
It sounds like this could be a great career transition, and you can piecemeal some training together without spending a ton of money. Getting the ProAdvisor certification is a great start :) -Gabe (FinePoints Admin)
@@FinePointsBookkeeping I just wanted to let you know I took the plunge. I bought the Pro i think it is for Bookkeeper Launch. We are gonna do this thang!
Thanks for sharing your awesome videos. I haven't used QB online in several years. I would like to brush up on my bookkeeping skills and start my on bookkeeping business. Can you recommend any bookkeeping coaches?
Congratulations! I can relate with your debt free journey, I followed Dave Ramsey plan too. It took me 13 months to pay off my student loan and 1 year to save for Emergency. Currently unemployed, I worked as a Bookkeeper Assistant. I decided to start my bookkeeping business 8 months ago, I've been working on getting certificated in QBO & AIPB. I printed your "How to Start a Bookkeeping Business" step by step and followed to set up my business. Now, I am working on getting clients, any suggestions with be helpful. Thanks for your great videos!!!
That's awesome, it sounds like you are well on your way and have some good experience under your belt! Did you watch my video about getting clients? These are all of my favorite ideas: th-cam.com/video/v92DBK9dbLA/w-d-xo.html
@@FinePointsBookkeeping I will watch it, thank you!!!
Spouse just graduated master with 100k student loans, starting Dave Ramsey Baby Step. With with 2 kids, I'm seeing about same time get out of debt... SEEMS OVERWHELMING... But Congrats....Can't wait to Start My Bookkeeping AFTER I finish my Tax Courses.... :-)
Sounds familiar! It's SUPER overwhelming at first especially, but gets better and better as you see the debt shrink. You've got this!
@@FinePointsBookkeeping Thank You!! :-)
Congrats on paying off your debt!!!
Thank you so much 😀
Thanks for sharing your story :) I am a stay-at-home mom and an accounting student, and I am wondering how you would suggest getting experience so I can start bookkeeping and feel confident that I can handle it?
A breakdown of how much you were able to pay off each year would have been helpful. Just so we can gauge how much progress was actually made by your choices.
CONGRATULATIONS
Thanks!!
I'm looking to change fields after 20 years. Currently, I bookkeep for the church for fun which is how I got into it. I'm just concern about it being enough to sustain all my bills.
I would say to start bookkeeping as a side hustle--then, when you're earning what you need (and you like it), you can quit your FT job.
what did your husband study? 120K is A LOT, but congrats on paying it off and sharing this video.
I want to become a bookkeeper but I keep seeing stuff saying bookkeeping is dead because of quickbooks and intuit. Is this true?
I want to have a flexible working schedule at home and still earn a good living. Would you give me an advice of what program/certification course/prelicense to start?
We are down to 1 student loan left... 😁
Whoo hoo! The end is in sight.
To learn how to manage money and how it works. To reduce my debt as well.
Love it, thanks for watching!
You’re story is inspiring. I have my bachelors in accounting and just started studying for my cpa, a friend offered for me to do their books for their local store. I’m nervous about what to ask if I’ve never done it before and he says he’s been doing his quarterlys off ledgers because he doesn’t no how on quick books beside for payroll . Any advise before I meet with him?
Thanks so much! You'll do great--it sounds like you have some good background and I bet you know more than you think you do. You can always say "I'll get back to you on that!" if you don't know an answer.
This is my video on interviewing, and the questions I like to ask (there's also a download): th-cam.com/video/nE4Mty6MDVE/w-d-xo.html
Here's a video with some tips on how to phrase things, even if you don't know the answer: th-cam.com/video/RNrf9dZC6uk/w-d-xo.html
@@FinePointsBookkeeping Thanks I'll be surer to check it out! I am taking the quickbooks certification now thanks to your videos!
I am interested in starting a bookkeeping business because I like idea of flexiblity and in a way being your own boss. I am currently in my 2nd year of my bachelors of financial accounting degree. Please advise me how I can put my degree to good use. I am interested in probably starting bookkeeping next year which will be the 3rd year of my degree.
That's great! Sounds like you're on the right track. Have you gotten a ProAdvisor certification yet? I have a video called "start here" that may help you! th-cam.com/video/sGEfflomJDo/w-d-xo.html
Congratulations. I just found your channel yesterday. I plan on watching everything. My motivation for bookkeeping is that I want to travel full time in an RV with my family!
So how and where did you learn to do bookkeeping? Did you learn it all from your mentor?
Is it necessary to make a contract paper with a client in new business?
I would recommend creating some kind of written contract, yes! It doesn't need to be super fancy.
@@FinePointsBookkeeping can i contact you personally like i need help
Here's the link! Bookkeeper contract video: th-cam.com/video/654O4AF2vR8/w-d-xo.html
I don't have a degree and I'm agoraphobic. I've been looking for a field I can make decent money in while working from home. I'm very interested in accounting. But I'm an expat. I can't get student loans yet, so I need to save up to pay for courses outright.
Yeah, it sounds like bookkeeping would be a good fit for the reasons you mentioned. Check out my playlist about starting a bookkeeping business for more info. Let me know if you have any questions!
Let me hear your debt free scream!
3,2,1!
WE'RE DEBT FREE!!!! 🎉🎉🎉😆
A W E S O M E !!!
To do exactly what you do? 🙂
What are you saving for now??
A kitchen remodel! 🤗
she is older than me but I think she is cute
@FinePoints I'm interested in bookkeeping 🧾 so I can start a side gig, providing me a second income stream. How difficult is it to do in the evenings, while holding a full-time day job?
You definitely can make it a side hustle and work in the evenings. The good news is that you can choose how many clients you take on, so starting with 1-3 may be a good idea to see how much time it's taking you and what capacity you have for more.
-Gabe (FinePoints Admin)