Send us a textIn this May Q&A episode, Serena dives deep into the practical side of building a bookkeeping business, covering everything from software partnerships and pricing strategies to finding your niche and standing out from the competition. She shares real-world advice on working with Xero and Gusto, addresses common struggles with client onboarding, and provides actionable tips for bookkeepers at every stage of their journey.In this episode you’ll hear:How to handle software costs and partnerships with Xero and GustoStrategies to differentiate yourself in a crowded bookkeeping marketThe real talk on choosing your niche and why you shouldn't let others talk you out of what you loveGame-changing client onboarding tactics that eliminate problem clients from day oneResources mentioned in this episode:Xero, Gusto, QBO, Hubdoc, Jet Convert, Dubsado, Relay Bank, Squarespace, Kajabi, Bluehost & HoverBookkeeping Business Accelerator (BBA): https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/bbaBBA VIP upgrade optionSquarespace for Bookkeepers program by Tia: https://www.riledupgoats.com/ssfbBookkeeping Biz Workshops (coming August, evenings, 3 days)Thanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Editing → Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llcDescript: https://get.descript.com/u7lubkx09073 (affiliate link)Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1753696 (affiliate link)Get access to the Dubsado Decoded Private Podcast Series here>>