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Kenny


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Hi all, I'm new to this forum.

I've been doing books for family and friends for a while now, but I've now decided to branch out and quit the 9 to 5. I only want to offer book-keeping services and not touch tax returns etc. I want to use my initials in my business trading name i.e. KC but should I call it KC Bookkeeping or KC Accounting. Not sure what the difference is, but need to get this sorted before I spend some dosh on business stationery!

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Ken

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Accountsguy


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Hi Ken, welcome to The Book-keepers Forum!

Because you've stated you want to concentrate on book-keeping, I would personally call your business KC Book-keeping. If you use accounting it implys you offer accounts prep and all the associated services i.e. tax. Obviously it's it's a personal choice, but I would use book-keeping if it were me.

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Guy

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Bob


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I agree with Guy, if you include accounting in your business name the expectation from prospective clients is that you do accoutancy work (including tax prep) as well. I think it's best to stick to bookkeeping, you can always add other services later on.

Bob

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Kenny


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My thinking was to go with KC Book-keeping, so thanks guys, cheers for the confirmation!

Kenny

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jenny


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Hi everybody:

I am a certified bookkeeper from ICB. I am thinking to run a bookkeeping business (including VAT and payroll) at home but i dont know how to start?

many thanks.

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Jenny

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Wendy


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Hi Jenny

Being a Certified Bookkeeper indicates that you have the required bookkeeping knowledge which is a great start. If I was you I would go to my local library and borrow some books on marketing and sales techniques. You will then be able to devise a plan of action to try and obtain your first few clients. I started slowly with just a few clients at first, just so I could get the hang of actually running my own business. You can then build your bookkeeping business from there.

Best of luck!

Wendy

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jenny


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Hi wendy:

Many thanks for your advice, Wendy. I will do that.

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Jenny :)

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jenny


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Hi Everybody:

Wish everybody merry christmas and happy new year.

Can anybody tell me what is the different between accountant and practising accountant?And how to become a practising accountant?


Many thanks.

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Jenny

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