Send a textWelcome back to our monthly live Q&A! We took a little break, but we're back and ready to tackle all your burning questions about building your bookkeeping business. Whether you're just getting started or scaling your firm, this episode is packed with real talk and practical advice.In this episode you’ll hear:Partnership pitfalls and planningTech stack essentialsHiring and leading your first employeePricing strategies for startups and special situationsResources mentioned in this episode:Xero: https://xeroamericas.partnerlinks.io/79afz10exu7dQuickBooks Online: https://www.referquickbooks.com/s/Serena4Become a Bookkeeper by Katie Farrow: https://www.katieferro.com/a/38894/2PQNgtvvRisk Desk by Jock Walls at https://www.myriskdesk.comDubsado: https://www.dubsado.com/?c=shoupcpaGoogle Workspace: https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/Xo4GTaxJar, Anrok, Hubdoc"Make 'Em Beg to Work for You" by Dr. Angela E. Lauria"Teamwork" by Natalie DawsonBookkeeping Business Accelerator: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/bbaElevate: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/elevateConfident Compliance Bundle: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/offers/tgPgMBJ7Workflow Queen's Breakthrough Program: https://serenashoup.krtra.com/t/IKUxtNZoz7lFDubsado Decoded: https://kendracourtney.com/dubsado-decoded/QBO Gym: https://fastandeasyqbo.samcart.com/referral/GymChallenge/8Duca0gOuAg8wpjFThanks for listening. If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram stories and tag me @ambitiousbookkeeperFor more information about the Ambitious Bookkeeper Podcast or interest in our programs or mentoring visit our resources below:Visit our website: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.comFollow the Blog: https://www.ambitiousbookkeeper.com/blogConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ambitiousbookkeeperConnect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenashoupcpaThank you for your support of our show. If you haven’t left a review yet it’s super simple. Please go to ambitiousbookkeeper.com/podcast and leave your review.Podcast Publishing Tools we use:Editing → Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llcDescript: https://get.descript.com/u7lubkx09073 (affiliate link)Buzzsprout: