There are three main reasons why I transferred my finance skill set to self-employed bookkeeping:
- I love to help people learn how to manage their money and make it work hard for them.
- I want the flexibility to work with and for the people who need me the most. It’s tremendously rewarding.
- Although bookkeeping is often viewed as old-fashioned, the need for good bookkeepers is stronger than ever. Small businesses outnumber accounting professionals by 500 to 1!
I am surrounded by friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances who have made the brave and adventurous decision to start a business of their own. Their creativity, ingenuity, and steadfast dedication are so admirable. They turn an idea into something tangible, creating a following, establishing a brand image and then…they thrive. I’m not talking about getting by or keeping their heads above water, I’m talking about genuinely thriving! The examples are too numerous to mention.
Back in the early days of my own entrepreneurial leap, I attended a seminar at the Small Business Centre here in town wherein the following statistic confirmed what I’ve been seeing in my area; Micro-enterprises (1- 4 employees) make up 54.1% of all private employers in Canada, according to the Industry Canada Key Small Business Statistics from June 2016. Since I’m editing this 2018 post in 2025, I can confirm that the statistic has grown further based on the 2022 Canadian Census data. Wow!
Time is precious. Entrepreneurs can put more time and energy into growing their business when their back office processes are simple and efficient. If your bookkeeping is weighing you down, get in touch with me. I’d love to help simplify what you’re doing.
The fine print:
The information and opinions expressed by Lori K Aitken on this blog are based on her own personal experiences. Please consult your own legal and accounting professionals for specifics regarding how any of the topics covered here may apply to your business’s unique structure, needs, or operational policies and procedures.
