Professional Book-keepers in Practice - The Book-keepers Forum (UK)

Kathy · Kathy

Hi I am an avid reader of this forum and have found it really useful, so here goes with my first posting. Having recently set up on my own, I am arranging to see my first prospective client, a full-time childminder who used to look after my son many years ago. Please could someone advise me on how to charge....

Maria Beaton · Maria Beaton

Hi I am in the process of setting up my own bookkeeping practice but am trying to get some advice regarding getting a set of terms and conditions set up to cover myself before I take on any work. Didn't want to go to a solicitor if I can help it as I imagine quite pricey, so any help/advice would be appreciat...

kpm · kpm

Hi, I am a self employed book-keeper currently in 3rd year AAT qualification. I am helping a friend with Limited Company accounts and wanted to know if losses from previous years can be carried forward and be off-set against this years profit. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

TraceyAnn · TraceyAnn

I have been a self employed bookkeeper who has been doing the bookkeeping and payroll for a small number of my clients for a very long time now (some over 10 years) - the max number of employees for one of them is 7, the others are just one or two. The problem I have is that I am a member of the ICB and although I...

Linz · Linz

Hi everyone One of my clients has asked me to file their partnership and SATR returns online. I know I can't use the HMRC website for the partnership so just wondering if anyone can recommend a software package that will let me file a tax return online?

Terri · Terri

Hello, I was just quoted £70.88 including IPT for Professional Indemnity Insurance up to £50,000. I feel that this is a great price but do you think that I have covered myself enough at £50,000? I aim to work part time and will only be taking on small businesses or sole traders.

Silly Digits · Silly Digits

I am a very small book-keeping business, looking to purchase some sage software. Does anyone have any advise on what is the best to buy. Looking at sage book-keepers club - this includes sage 50 client manager and sage 50 payroll professional. I have about 20 small clients, but hoping to grow. Any ad...

Suffolker · Suffolker

Does anyone out there use the Sage Report Designer that comes with Sage? I'm trying to do an invoice template for someone but at the moment struggling with it abit. The problem is if I have two products in the 'Details' section they appear with the 2nd about 4inches down the page from the 1st one, is there...

SarahT · SarahT

Just wondering whether any other book-keepers offer a referral incentive scheme to their existing clients. I've had a few referrals but I'm not sure I'm making the most of the opportunities available. I was thinking about offering my clients a £50 discount off their monthly fee if they refer any cli...

bookkeepers · bookkeepers

Dear All, We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members and readers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Thank you for all your contributions to the forum during 2008. Year on year The Book-keepers Forum continues to grow, with both member numbers and forum posts increasi...

Terri · Terri

This is mainly I guess for practising book keepers and book keepers setting up on their own at the moment. Are there any things that you regret, wish that you would have done better or wish you would have known. Just thought that your experience would be a great help to people like me just setting foot...

sarahwilson · sarahwilson

I've pretty much decided to start up part time after Christmas doing manual and computerised bookkeeping, VAT returns and credit control and I'll build up on services as I go. My question is how many hours does everyone reckon they actually work a week? Is it vastly different from what they bill?

Julie · Julie

Hi, Sorry if this has been asked on the forum before but...... Am I right in assuming that VAT can be reclaimed on goods purchased for up to a period of 3 years prior to becomming VAT registered ? If this is correct, I have worked out that my client will receive a refund of over £1500. Is there a limit to what...

Balanced · Balanced

I am thinking about setting up a bookkeeping business in the new year and was looking to find someone else who was also panning to do the same. I think one of the scariest parts about setting up is the thought that you're on your own. Either someone who wants someone to talk to about ideas, plans, things th...

shellie · shellie

Hi I have just completed my ICB computerised course and passed with flying colours, I want to work from home due to child care. I have obtained my practising certificate and got my insurance, so I am ready. Got my business cards sorted and I have been putting flyers in shops etc. So far no takers, I sti...

SteveA · SteveA

Hi All, I am looking at bookkeeping as a career change and buying the Bookcert product. I have 2 questions; Is it the right time (current economic situation) to start this career or is timing not an issue. Is the Bookcert product sufficient to start a business or are other qualifications required. Tha...

Ellie · Ellie

Hello, I am wondering if someone might be able to give me some pointers on starting up a part time bookeeping business? Some Specific questions I have are: Do I actualy need to set up a company to do it? If you are fully qualified accountant, would it affect this status in any way? Are there any other area...

AngelaWBS · AngelaWBS

Hello, I don't know alot about recruitment agencies and was wondering how they worked. If there is anybody out there that could shed some light for me that would be great. I have been approached by one to run their temping payroll, and not wanting to appear ignorant (have i spelt that correctly?) i tho...

chrisp · chrisp

I am just setting myself up as a self employed bookkeeper. Although it is highly unlikely that my turnover will reach the VAT threshold, is there any benefit to me becoming voluntarily registered for VAT? As I am just starting out, I have no idea how many of my potential clients will be VAT registered a...

thewallstreetkid · thewallstreetkid

Hi, I have recently started a bookkeeping business. Could anyone help me with information on how to attract work from accounting firms and independent clients. Your feedback will be much appreciated. Thanks

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	First Client (Preview) Hi I am an avid reader of this forum and have found it really useful, so here goes with my first posting. Having recently set up on my own, I am arranging to see my first prospective client, a full-time childminder who used to look after my son many years ago. Please could someone advise me on how to charge....	Kathy	3	2525	Thu Jan 29 09:22 2009 by Kathy
	Terms & Conditions for a new practice (Preview) Hi I am in the process of setting up my own bookkeeping practice but am trying to get some advice regarding getting a set of terms and conditions set up to cover myself before I take on any work. Didn't want to go to a solicitor if I can help it as I imagine quite pricey, so any help/advice would be appreciat...	Maria Beaton	1	3834	Mon Jan 26 13:31 2009 by Mary
	carry forward trading losses (Preview) Hi, I am a self employed book-keeper currently in 3rd year AAT qualification. I am helping a friend with Limited Company accounts and wanted to know if losses from previous years can be carried forward and be off-set against this years profit. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks	kpm	2	2080	Tue Jan 20 17:18 2009 by kpm
	To study or lose clients? (Preview) I have been a self employed bookkeeper who has been doing the bookkeeping and payroll for a small number of my clients for a very long time now (some over 10 years) - the max number of employees for one of them is 7, the others are just one or two. The problem I have is that I am a member of the ICB and although I...	TraceyAnn	3	2133	Fri Jan 16 14:29 2009 by Julie
	Tax software for filing online (Preview) Hi everyone One of my clients has asked me to file their partnership and SATR returns online. I know I can't use the HMRC website for the partnership so just wondering if anyone can recommend a software package that will let me file a tax return online?	Linz	2	2114	Wed Jan 14 13:31 2009 by Linz
	PI Insurance Quote - What do you think? (Preview) Hello, I was just quoted £70.88 including IPT for Professional Indemnity Insurance up to £50,000. I feel that this is a great price but do you think that I have covered myself enough at £50,000? I aim to work part time and will only be taking on small businesses or sole traders.	Terri	3	2495	Wed Jan 14 09:46 2009 by gtsbookkeeping
	Sage Software (Preview) I am a very small book-keeping business, looking to purchase some sage software. Does anyone have any advise on what is the best to buy. Looking at sage book-keepers club - this includes sage 50 client manager and sage 50 payroll professional. I have about 20 small clients, but hoping to grow. Any ad...	Silly Digits	2	2238	Mon Jan 12 09:19 2009 by Julie
	Sage Report Designer Help (Preview) Does anyone out there use the Sage Report Designer that comes with Sage? I'm trying to do an invoice template for someone but at the moment struggling with it abit. The problem is if I have two products in the 'Details' section they appear with the 2nd about 4inches down the page from the 1st one, is there...	Suffolker	2	6765	Tue Jan 6 13:21 2009 by Suffolker
	Referral Incentives (Preview) Just wondering whether any other book-keepers offer a referral incentive scheme to their existing clients. I've had a few referrals but I'm not sure I'm making the most of the opportunities available. I was thinking about offering my clients a £50 discount off their monthly fee if they refer any cli...	SarahT	3	2238	Mon Jan 5 11:58 2009 by AccountantsCircle
	Happy Christmas (Preview) Dear All, We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members and readers a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Thank you for all your contributions to the forum during 2008. Year on year The Book-keepers Forum continues to grow, with both member numbers and forum posts increasi...	bookkeepers	0	1927	Wed Dec 24 12:49 2008 by bookkeepers
	Please share what you wish you would have known... (Preview) This is mainly I guess for practising book keepers and book keepers setting up on their own at the moment. Are there any things that you regret, wish that you would have done better or wish you would have known. Just thought that your experience would be a great help to people like me just setting foot...	Terri	6	2292	Fri Dec 19 15:40 2008 by Julie
	Hours (Preview) I've pretty much decided to start up part time after Christmas doing manual and computerised bookkeeping, VAT returns and credit control and I'll build up on services as I go. My question is how many hours does everyone reckon they actually work a week? Is it vastly different from what they bill?	sarahwilson	1	2234	Thu Dec 18 19:10 2008 by Julie
	VAT - Refund ? (Preview) Hi, Sorry if this has been asked on the forum before but...... Am I right in assuming that VAT can be reclaimed on goods purchased for up to a period of 3 years prior to becomming VAT registered ? If this is correct, I have worked out that my client will receive a refund of over £1500. Is there a limit to what...	Julie	1	2789	Thu Dec 18 13:19 2008 by sarahwilson
	Setting up in Lanarkshire (Preview) I am thinking about setting up a bookkeeping business in the new year and was looking to find someone else who was also panning to do the same. I think one of the scariest parts about setting up is the thought that you're on your own. Either someone who wants someone to talk to about ideas, plans, things th...	Balanced	3	2267	Wed Dec 17 21:04 2008 by Balanced
	Just qualified (Preview) Hi I have just completed my ICB computerised course and passed with flying colours, I want to work from home due to child care. I have obtained my practising certificate and got my insurance, so I am ready. Got my business cards sorted and I have been putting flyers in shops etc. So far no takers, I sti...	shellie	23	4106	Mon Dec 15 11:02 2008 by Zigs
	Bookkeeping as a business (Preview) Hi All, I am looking at bookkeeping as a career change and buying the Bookcert product. I have 2 questions; Is it the right time (current economic situation) to start this career or is timing not an issue. Is the Bookcert product sufficient to start a business or are other qualifications required. Tha...	SteveA	3	2349	Mon Dec 15 07:59 2008 by sizzler
	Part Time Bookeeping? (Preview) Hello, I am wondering if someone might be able to give me some pointers on starting up a part time bookeeping business? Some Specific questions I have are: Do I actualy need to set up a company to do it? If you are fully qualified accountant, would it affect this status in any way? Are there any other area...	Ellie	1	2073	Fri Nov 28 16:57 2008 by Accountsguy
	Recruitment agencies (Preview) Hello, I don't know alot about recruitment agencies and was wondering how they worked. If there is anybody out there that could shed some light for me that would be great. I have been approached by one to run their temping payroll, and not wanting to appear ignorant (have i spelt that correctly?) i tho...	AngelaWBS	0	2476	Tue Nov 25 13:03 2008 by AngelaWBS
	Voluntarily Registering for VAT (Preview) I am just setting myself up as a self employed bookkeeper. Although it is highly unlikely that my turnover will reach the VAT threshold, is there any benefit to me becoming voluntarily registered for VAT? As I am just starting out, I have no idea how many of my potential clients will be VAT registered a...	chrisp	2	2212	Tue Nov 18 13:19 2008 by chrisp
	How can i get jobs from accounting firms etc..? (Preview) Hi, I have recently started a bookkeeping business. Could anyone help me with information on how to attract work from accounting firms and independent clients. Your feedback will be much appreciated. Thanks	thewallstreetkid	4	2370	Thu Nov 13 11:13 2008 by thewallstreetkid
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