The Business of Bookkeeping
BookmarkFirst Class Accounts, presented by Robert Gerrish
The Business of Bookkeeping is a business podcast hosted by First Class Accounts, presented by Robert Gerrish. It has 100 episodes, with the latest published March 2026.
Meet members of First Class Accounts, Australia's largest bookkeeping network and learn how and why they got into the business and what they do to succeed. Presented by Robert Gerrish, Founder of Flying Solo and host of the Rekindle podcast.
business ·en ·100 episodes
Does the mix of a young family and a new business bring renewed life balance?
How a career in the Army set the scene for this business
Buying a First Class franchise really got this business going
How it can work when you buy an established business
How working in a different time-zone can help your business
"When I'm uncomfortable, I know I'm on the right track"
A new Mum in a new country with a new business
"I'm the Help Desk for my staff"
How losing a big client can help you gain clarity
How new technology is impacting this business
Ten years in and new options are on the table
When it's time to control your own destiny
The first couple of years
How to make 2025 your best year yet
When the joy is in helping
"I like messy clean ups"
Modelling a new way of working
How to 'turn off' while still supporting your clients
Less clients, but with greater turnover
Don't get too busy before you bring on support
The importance of face-to-face when business shifts to remote
A strong desire to get things moving
Why small can be beautiful
How Elisa brings years of experience to franchisee support
How positive self-talk can help get you through the early days
Doing due diligence
Why following a familiar footpath made so much sense
Shining the spotlight on the Australian Bookkeepers Network
How Jackie narrowly avoided burnout and the lessons she's learned
Shining the spotlight on MYOB
The marketing plans work!
Knowing where you're going and how to get there
Realising that people want to meet you
Knowing what to do when you need to grow
Allowing time for trust to build
Getting set for success
"Just doing a good job"
Your business, your way.
Nurturing faith in yourself
Designing the work life you really want
The delightful process of organic growth
Our 2021 Franchisee Of The Year shares her story
How teamwork and discipline helps success
The support that new franchisees need
The value of creating a growth mindset
Building a professional image
Why and how to be frank
Be in business for yourself, not by yourself
Lessons learned over a decade
When the love of banter drives the model
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