The Bookkeepers' Voice
by Amy Hooke
A podcast for bookkeepers wanting more profit, freedom and joy in business.Get practical lessons, entertaining stories, and special guests plus bookkeeping, pricing and marketing-specific hints you won’t find anywhere else.Tune into The Bookkeepers' Voice Podcast every Friday at 10 am AEDT/ST.
Episodes
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The Bookkeeper Lost Her Voice | Amy speaks with Aphasia after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
Having a voice is about so much more than talking, or even communicating. Finding your voice is about walking the difficult but rewarding path from being invisible, silenced and ashamed, to being heard, understood, and seen. When Amy started her bookkeeping business in 2015, she found clients...
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Should I do a Diploma Of Payroll or is hands-on experience more important?
When you're starting out in business or looking for a job, you may be wondering how to 'get your foot in the door' if you don't have hands on experience. Is gaining a qualification 'just a piece of paper' or will completing a formal qualification increase your chances of finding clients or a job?...
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Should I put my prices on my website?
Today on The Bookkeepers' Voice Amy and Maia discuss a very common question bookkeepers struggle with: should I put my prices on my website? Of course, the short answer is... It depends! But the more detailed answer that this podcast explores includes figuring out why you want to make your prices...
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What is Pricing for Profit?
This week on the Bookkeepers' Voice Amy and Maia are answering some FAQs around our Pricing For Profit Program. What is it? What are the benefits? And what is not? Listen in to find out how the program works and whether it's the right fit for you. We talk about setting financial goals and knowing...
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Bookkeeping Health Checks: Should I charge for them?
In this first episode back after a break Amy and Maia discuss Bookkeeping Health Checks and, more specifically, whether or not you should charge for them. They get into the nitty gritty of how to bring it up with potential clients that they need to pay for a health check, and talk through the...
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My Bookkeeping Business Vision - Part 2: My Bookkeeping Business Mistakes
Hi, I'm Amy Hooke, the founder of The Savvy Bookkeeper, and Business Mentor who helps smart bookkeepers become “business savvy bookkeepers”. In this podcast series, I'll be telling my ‘bookkeeping business story', and sharing my bookkeeping business vision, beginning with how I originally got...
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My Bookkeeping Business Vision - Part 1: Starting My Bookkeeping Business
Hi, I'm Amy Hooke, the founder of The Savvy Bookkeeper, and Business Mentor who helps smart bookkeepers become “business savvy bookkeepers”. In this podcast series, I'll be telling my ‘bookkeeping business story', and sharing my bookkeeping business vision, beginning with how I originally got...
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My Bookkeeping Business Vision - The Savvy Story by Amy Hooke: Introduction
Hi, I'm Amy Hooke, the founder of The Savvy Bookkeeper, and Business Mentor who helps smart bookkeepers become "business savvy bookkeepers". In this podcast series I'll be telling my 'bookkeeping business story', beginning with how I originally got started, what went wrong, how I fixed it and how…
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Grow or Start a Client-Centric Bookkeeping Business with The Savvy Business Plan
In this episode, Amy and Maia talk about why traditional business plans are not relevant to bookkeepers today. We show how a client-centric business plan helps you understand your client's problems better. By following this process, you can attract better clients, better staff and have more…
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Fickle Leads in the World of Bookkeeping
In this insightful episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, as we take you into the world of lead generation for bookkeeping businesses. Listen in as we discuss how 'digital research driven’ lead generation processes have recently made it more difficult to create genuine loyalty when it comes to…
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Understanding Your Niche to Increase Your Bookkeeping Profits
Join us for this brand NEW episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice as we are excited to be interviewing a very special guest, Andrew Hunzicker, who is the founder of DOPE CFO and the CFO College. For those of you who don’t know, Andrew is a CPA which means that he is an expert in start-ups, CFO…
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Bookkeeping Onboarding Templates to Make Your Life Easier
In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, we wrap up our 'EOFY Throwback Series' which was put together so you can be organised in the lead up to EOFY! Last week was all about optimisation and how you can automate and streamline the entire workflow process to save you time and Non-Billable Admin...
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Implement Your Own Streamlined Onboarding Process This EOFY
Join us for another episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, as we continue with our 'EOFY Throwback Series' so you can be organised in the lead up to EOFY! In last week's episode, we discussed the importance of Onboarding as part of a bookkeeping business as it sets the foundation for you and your...
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EOFY Onboarding Workflows to Save You Time
Tune in to another episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, as we continue with our 'EOFY Throwback Series.' We're bringing you this series so you can be organised in the lead up to EOFY! In this episode, we'll be throwing back to an episode where Maia and Angie discuss one of their favourite topics -...
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Optimise Your Health Check Process
Join us on The Bookkeepers' Voice as we bring you the third episode of our 'EOFY Throwback Series.' In this episode, we discuss improving your knowledge, reducing your risk and winning more bookkeeping clients. So what does this mean? We’re talking about bookkeeping and rescue jobs! As your...
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Streamline Your Quoting Process this End of Financial Year
Join us for another episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, as we continue with our insightful 'EOFY Throwback Series,' so you can be prepared in the lead up to EOFY! This week, we'll be discussing the ongoing headache of pricing our services - because seriously - who likes focusing on their pricing?!...
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Building the Foundations to take on the EOFY
Join us on The Bookkeepers' Voice, as we begin our exciting 'EOFY Throwback Series,' so you can be prepared in the lead up to EOFY! As the guru and founder of The Savvy Bookkeeper, Amy Hooke is a big believer in doing things in the right order. So in this episode, and now that EOFY is upon up,...
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STOP! EOFY Is Here
Join us for another episode of The Bookkeepers Voice' as we interrupt our Stress Series because EOFY is only around the corner! In this episode, we'll be sharing the details on an insightful 'EOFY Throwback Series' we'll be bringing you that will cover everything you need to be prepared for in…
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Savvy Tips for Managing Bookkeeping and Workflow Stress
Join us for another insightful episode of The Bookkeepers Voice' as Amy Hooke, owner and founder of The Savvy Bookkeeper and Off the Hook Bookkeeping once again takes over the Podcast! For our last episode, Amy was joined by Savvy Client Relationship Manager Angie as they discussed the importance...
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Why Managing Personal Stress is Vital for Bookkeeping Business Health
For this exciting episode of The Bookkeepers Voice' as we welcome back the owner and founder of this very podcast, The Savvy Bookkeeper and Off the Hook Bookkeeping - Amy Hooke! Tune in for the beginning of a three part Podcast Series that will focus on Managing Stress. Over the next three...
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Family + Automations = A Successful Bookkeeping Business
For this special episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, Angie Martin is joined by Small Business Consultant and owner of Bishop’s Bookkeeping Solutions, Sarah-Jane! As a client of The Savvy Bookkeeper and part of our Savvy Membership, Sarah-Jane is one of our superhero Bookkeepers, who not only runs…
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Bookkeepers – Stop Trying to Be So Perfect
In this insightful new episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, Angie Martin gets real with ALL bookkeepers after what was undoubtedly a difficult 2020. Join us as Angie will be reflecting on the challenges of 2020 and how so many people are still struggling as a result of bushfires, floods and the...
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Tips to Managing Your Bookkeeping Inbox
Join us for another episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, as Angie Martin is once again joined by our amazing practice manager, Maia Coghlan! This episode will be wrapping up our Organisational Series with a very important topic and one we absolutely love - Email Inbox Management! Listen in as we...
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Digital Tools that Will Save You Time
Once again we're excited to bring you another new episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice. For this episode, our host Angie Martin is again joined by our incredible practice manager, Maia Coghlan! Last week we discussed all things organisation and how Bookkeepers can best manage their documents in the...
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Organising Bookkeeping Documents in a Digital Age
In this new and insightful episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, Angie Martin is joined by fellow Savvy team member Maia Coghlan. With more and more bookkeepers going virtual in the digital age, we are receiving many questions from our Savvy Members regarding how best to organise their bookkeeping...
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Streamlining and Automating Can Change Everything with Karen Andrews from Vivid Enterprise Solutions
Join us again for another new episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, as Angie Martin interviews special podcast guest and Savvy Member, Karen Andrews who is the Director of Vivid Enterprise Solutions! Listen in to this exciting episode where Karen share's her bookkeeping journey and what it has been...
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Top Ways Bookkeepers Can Retain Clients
In this new, insightful episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, Angie Martin talks through the Top 5 Ways Bookkeepers Can Retain Clients and WHY retention is more important than ever. In 2021 we are seeing a MASSIVE transition from bookkeepers who have traditionally worked face to face with clients,...
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Tips on Explaining Bookkeeping Reports to Clients
For this new episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, Angie is once again joined by Sharon Smith as they wrap up our fantastic bookkeeping report series. Do you find it difficult to explain bookkeeping reports to your clients? Unfortunately as many bookkeepers know, clients don't make time to…
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Planning for The Year Ahead: A look Into Cash Flow Reports
Tune in for another new episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, as Angie Martin is once again joined by podcast guest and Senior Bookkeeper of 'Off The Hook Bookkeeping,' Sharon Smith. As most of us know, cash flow mismanagement is extremely common and as bookkeepers we always talk about how important...
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104: Organising Personal and Professional Budgets
For this new episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, Angie Martin is once again joined by podcast guest and Senior Bookkeeper of 'Off The Hook Bookkeeping' - Sharon Smith. As Bookkeepers, we are often telling our clients how important budgets are however it’s very rare that we actually do our own. In...
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The Importance of Bookkeeping Reports with Sharon Smith from Off The Hook Bookkeeping
Join us today for another new episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, as Angie Martin interviews podcast guest Sharon Smith who is our Head Senior Bookkeeper and Financial Consultant at Off the Hook Bookkeeping - Amy’s business! In this exciting episode, hear from Sharon as she shares her bookkeeping...
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102: Why Instagram Stories Are Important for Bookkeepers
Join us for this brand new episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice as Savvy's Angie Martin talks all things Instagram Stories and why they are so important for Bookkeepers! Tune in and learn the ins and outs of Instagram Stories including what they're about, the features you should be using, why…
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What the Future Holds for Australian Bookkeepers in 2021 with Amy Hooke from The Savvy Bookkeeper
Last week on The Bookkeepers' Voice we were so excited to celebrate our 100th episode, whilst welcoming you to 2021. Join us again this week as Angie and founder of The Savvy Bookkeeper, Amy Hooke, discuss all that was 2020 bookkeeping and our hopes for the new year! Tune in and you'll hear their...
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Welcome to 2021 - The Savvy Bookkeeper has some big plans for you!
The Bookkeepers' Voice is back! That's right - join Angie for this very special 100th episode of the podcast and first of the new year as she shares what we have planned for 2021, including some exciting big series coming up! While it’s safe to say that 2020 certainly didn't go the way any of us...
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99: Goodbye to Bookkeeping for 2020
Join us again for a new episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, as we say goodbye to 2020. It's been a crazy and difficult year for many, so we look forward to supporting all of you in 2021 to help make it the best year yet for you and your bookkeeping businesses! Of course, we are already excited…
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98: Bookkeeping Solopreneur to Business Owner with Malisa Clarence
Join us today for another exciting new episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, as we are thrilled to be accompanied by podcast guest Malisa Clarence who is the Director of MBooks. Malisa is also a member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), a registered BAS Agent and Xero Certified...
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97: Interviewing the Interviewer: Get to Know Amy Hooke Part 2
Today on The Bookkeepers' Voice, we’re excited to be again joined by podcast guest and founder of The Savvy Bookkeeper, Amy Hooke. For last week’s episode, Amy shared her bookkeeping journey including how she became a bookkeeper. She also discussed along with Angie, the concept of profit IQ and…
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96: Interviewing the Interviewer: Get to Know Amy Hooke
We invite you to a brand new episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, as Angie is again joined by podcast guest and founder of The Savvy Bookkeeper and Off The Hook Bookkeeping, Amy Hooke! You'll get to learn more about Amy's bookkeeping journey including how she became a bookkeeper and what makes her...
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95: Personal & Professional Development Never Ends
Today on The Bookkeepers' Voice, join Angie, Maia and special guest Amy Hooke, our very own founder, who will be discussing the importance of 'personal and professional development' and why both never end. In this exciting new episode, Amy will talk all things business development and the growth…
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94: Managing Your Bookkeeping Digital Presence with the Help of a VA
On today's new episode of the The Bookkeepers' Voice, we're excited to be joined by podcast guest and client of The Savvy Bookkeeper, Kristy Fairbairn, who will be sharing her experience with employing a Virtual Assistant. Join Angie as she speaks with Kristy about how her bookkeeping journey…
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93: 10 Tips to Building Great Bookkeeping Relationships Through Client Onboarding
Over the last few weeks we've been working away at breaking down what client onboarding is, why it's important, what's included in creating an Onboarding Workflow and last week, we shared some fantastic templates to make the process easier on you! Join us again for this new episode of The...
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92: 4 Bookkeeping Onboarding Templates to Make Your Life Easier
Following on from last week's episode about creating a Bookkeeping Onboarding Process and Workflow, today's episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice discusses Templates that we use in the process, making this workflow as easy as possible for you. Tune in as Angie and Maia share 4 types of bookkeeping...
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91: Creating an Optimised Onboarding Workflow
Last week on The Bookkeepers' Voice, Angie and Maia discussed the "what and why" of Client Onboarding. Join us again for this new episode as we dive a little deeper and talk about actually creating your optimised onboarding workflow! With an easy to follow 5 step process, you'll learn about sales...
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90: What is Bookkeeping Onboarding and Why is it Important?
Get ready for a new mini series of The Bookkeepers' Voice. Today Angie and Maia are going to be talking all things onboarding, a topic that we will cover in great depth over the next few weeks. We're kicking off the first episode in this series with getting super clear on what onboarding is and…
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89: Traditional to Extraordinary: Bookkeeping Your Way with Sharon Crombie from MicroChilli
On this week's episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, Angie and Maia are joined by Sharon Crombie, a passionate entrepreneur and fellow bookkeeper; aka owner and CEO of MicroChilli. After so many years in the industry and being disenchanted with starting her own business in the past, Sharon has now...
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88: How to Win at Your Bookkeeping Sales Follow Ups
We've got another inspiring episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice for you today! This week Angie spills the beans on all things sales, providing you with 11 tips to improve your processes and win your sales! This week is full of useful information like "how to get to know your leads before meeting...
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87: Automating Bookkeeping Sales Follow Ups – Step by Step Guide
On this week's episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice, Angie and Maia continue their discussion on follow-up processes, now getting into the juicy details of how to automate them. This week you'll learn exactly how to set up your automation process to make your follow ups as easy for you to manage as...
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86: Creating a Bookkeeping Automated Followup Process - Hosted by Angie Martin & Maia Coghlan
Join us today for another exciting episode of The Bookkeepers' Voice as we continue to discuss the importance of client follow up and how automating this process will not only save you a whole lot of time, but give your business the boost it needs in the easiest way possible. Listen in as Angie…
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85: Why Bookkeepers Need a Follow-up Process - hosted by Angie Martin & Maia Coghlan
Today on The Bookkeepers’ Voice, we’re discussing the concept of follow up and why it’s so important that YOU as a bookkeeper (or really any business) needs to have a follow up process in place. Did you know that 44% of small business owners give up after one follow up with a prospect and that…
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84: Streamline Your Bookkeeping Business with the Help of Your Website - - hosted by Angie Martin & Maia Coghlan
Join us for another episode of The Bookkeepers Voice, as we talk about automations and how they can reinvent the way your Bookkeeping business operates. Did you know that Workflow Automation on websites has already completely transformed numerous Bookkeeping Businesses by enabling them to spend...
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A podcast for bookkeepers wanting more profit, freedom and joy in business.Get practical lessons, entertaining stories, and special guests plus bookkeeping, pricing and marketing-specific hints you won’t find anywhere else.Tune into The Bookkeepers' Voice Podcast every Friday at 10 am AEDT/ST.
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