I’d done the Semester at Sea program in college. But that actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise since my wife and I really wanted to travel more, and we needed to be independent to do it. That job just didn’t work out - the director and I didn’t see eye to eye and it wasn’t a good fit. Then I moved over to a natural resources company. I graduated from the University of Georgia in 2009 and started working at an auditing firm in Colorado Springs, where I stayed for 4 years. Have you always worked for yourself or did you start out working for someone else? I missed my family when I was gone, and it was hard on my wife as well.Tell us a bit about yourself. I still loved what I was doing, but I had been married now for several years, and we had two children with a third on the way. I was no different as I mentioned, I have gone through all the phases that most go through before getting into their own business, but being a OTR truck driver, I was gone weeks at a time. But the biggest reason that most people never try is simple - they are terrified of failure. There are many reasons why people are afraid to take the plunge - they do not have access to substantial funds, they are afraid to lose the security that comes with a steady paycheck, they believe they will have even less time for family and other commitments, and a host of other "I just can't do it" excuses. For the majority, all that really comes along is a fleeting thought that never gets much true consideration. The idea of owning a business crosses everyone's minds from time to time, and I was no different. Could got away with it if she hadn't told all these stories of a bad timekeeping There is a need for him about starting up Bookkeeping business but it had to be of a good quality.ĭon't teach people time management when you are bad agency a thing yourself.
I felt sorry for the people that spends money on it. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I didn't buy it to listen to her brag on about it. God on her she is doing so well but she doesn't have to mention it numerous times.
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Lisa comes around a bit arrogant and full of her self. What didn’t you like about Lisa Newton’s performance?
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She should have taken it to a editor as a good editor would have pointed out what should be in there and how to say it. What could Lisa Newton have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? There are few god points there but the endless sale pitch for her MLM company shouldn't be published in a book/audio you pay for. To start with it sounds like she has done her own recording as there are repeated sentences and strange noises. What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Be flattered when people make an attempt to sabotage your efforts (be it a bad review or to try and get information out of your team) to 'find out how you're doing it'.it’s all happened to the author, and it is to be expected when you're causing a ripple, and doing something that works. But it doesn't ’s actually part of the fun and games which this audiobook also covers. and the minute you start to become successful - they'll want to find a way to tear you down. What you'll soon realise (for those of you thinking of starting this kind of business), is that there are a lot of HATERS out there. And won the Bookkeeping Franchisor of the Year (BKN award) in 20. This is written by someone who has been there, done it and franchised the bookkeeping business. This isn't theoretical or written by some lecturer. There are plenty of horror stories to keep you on your toes and plenty of useful content to help you to make that transition from full time employee to full time business owner.Īmongst other things this audiobook covers:- getting started- products, price, place, promotion- dealing with clients, suppliers, subcontractors- practical exercises for you to try- and a whole lot more. It is an action-packed, tip-filled, no-nonsense approach to how to start, what to do, things to look out for, pitfalls to avoid and its guidance will help you to avoid the expensive, painful time-consuming mistakes which most freelance independent bookkeepers make. She used £100 from her overdraft and got £50 'investment' from her mum - and made it work. This audiobook is by UK author Lisa Newton who started her own bookkeeping business for £150 in 2004. How to set up, create and start your own bookkeeping business from scratch.
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