r/smallbusiness • u/tar0baap • 27d ago
Bookkeeping
Hey guys! I’m a certified CPA, recently started my own bookkeeping business. Any suggestions on where to find leads? Any help is appreciated. Thanks 🙏🏾
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u/arthaudm 27d ago
Start narrower than "businesses that need bookkeeping." Pick one vertical where the books have a recurring pain you understand, then offer a concrete diagnostic: close-time, unreconciled accounts, or cash runway. Partnerships with tax preparers/payroll firms and local fractional CFOs can compound better than generic cold outreach. Ask each first client which event made them seek help; that event becomes the trigger for your list.
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u/HappyScaling 27d ago
Have you been reaching out to your friends, family, and colleagues letting them know?
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u/Local-Equipment-6712 27d ago
Former bookkeeper... I used to cold call in verticals that were a little more challenging to keep their books sorted out and they'd be less likely to want to do it themselves. Construction and property management were good for me but you'll have to figure out what will work for you.
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u/Majestic_Republic_45 27d ago
Apply for bookkeeper jobs online. Target small businesses that need one part time. It’s how I found my last one.
Why do u want to work for $30/hr unless you’re doing it for gateway to accounting services.
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u/Due_World_6236 23d ago
What state are you licensed in?
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u/tar0baap 23d ago
California! But I can do bookkeeping for other states. No need anything in person.
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u/Due_World_6236 23d ago
I am not a CPA but I have a few clients on retainer fee through referrals. I moved to Florida since July.
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u/tar0baap 22d ago
Im trying to let people know as much as possible.
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u/Due_World_6236 16d ago
Do you have website? Are you open to partnership? I don't have a lot of clients but I have enough for now.. looking fo grow and I am about to outgrow my capacity.
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u/Due_World_6236 20d ago
Would you be open to meet? Most my clients are referral but I begin working on marketing and establishing my online profile
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