Epsiode 171 How to build a FLEXIBLE Bookkeeping Practice with Emma James and Leah Crowfoot

In this episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast, Zoe Whitman spoke to Emma James and Leah Crowfoot about building a flexible business. When Leah Crowfoot started her business, she needed to work within school hours so she was able to look after her young family. When Emma James started her business, she was looking for a solution that gave her location-independent work, allowing her to travel with her partner while he worked overseas. They've both gone on to build businesses that serve their own unique needs and which have changed as their needs from work have changed. On this episode of The Bookkeepers Podcast we loved hearing from Emma and Leah as we discussed how to go about building a more flexible business, and whether it really is possible to run your business outside of the expected 9-5. We think you'll find this episode thought-provoking if you want to build a flexible business or if you just want to have some time out this summer without returning to a backlog of work. We covered: Different needs for flexible working How to create a flexible business How to speak to your clients about flexible working hours How to manage expectations from clients about being in the office Being realistic with yourself about what you can achieve Knowing what's important for you as you build your own business Managing your response times to clients Setting boundaries with your clients Whether running a flexible business loses you clients Designing a business that is right for the future How time blocking can help with structure Bringing support in to give you more time About our guests Connect with Emma James at thenumber.ninja Connect with Leah Crowfoot at https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahcrowfoot/ About us Join The 6 Figure Bookkeepers' Club on Facebook at 6figurebookkeeper.club Find out more about The 6 Figure Bookkeeper at 6figurebookkeeper.com/links The information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.