I Love Bookkeeping

Co-hosts Hannah Robinson and Melissa Honan talk about the benefits of starting your own bookkeeping business, and discuss networking and what the bookkeeping community is all about. [0:56] There’s the misconception that a degree is required to be a bookkeeper, but that isn’t the case. [1:26] Melissa is a huge advocate for alternatives to college degrees. [1:52] Unlike other industries, you can get your bookkeeping business up and running in just a matter of weeks. [2:37] Nowadays, people seem to be more interested in having a work-life balance and in making their own schedule. [3:45] Being your own boss means that you can network in the way that best suits your personality, whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert. [4:43] The pandemic has made things like Zoom calls more acceptable. [5:42] Melissa is less about in-person networking as she is face-to-face. She always makes a point to have her webcam on whenever she has a call with somebody. [7:41] There are several benefits to being your own boss, like work