Zero in on your business numbers story
DIY bookkeeping and accounting mentor
There are brilliantly talented freelancers, small business owners and self-employed folks out there right now delighting their clients.
Their creativity, organisation skills and ability to get the job done, whilst spinning plates and wearing-all-the-hats to make their dreams a reality, is astounding. They’re worth their weight in gold. But there’s a dirty little secret lurking in their desk drawer: their numbers. When it comes to accounts time, confused.com and lastminute.com is where they can be found. And when the letterbox rattles with a letter from HMRC, they’re likely to hide behind the sofa. Because these talented, clever women have been taught that numbers are scary, bookkeeping is boring and complicated, and HMRC are lurking in the shadows waiting to pounce on them.
Yes, you are one of those amazing women. And it’s time you got to grips with your business numbers story. You and I both know money isn’t the bad guy and could do magical things for you, if you could get everything lined up and crack the code.
“There’s got to be more to life than...” got you here
You were done with the long hours, the commute, the lack of free time to travel or get stuck into your hobbies. Let’s be honest, if money was no object you’d probably be working as little as possible. And the rest of your time would be filled with fun, play and memory making. You’d be off touring the country in a camper van, or ticking destinations off your world map bucket list. That was the big dream behind going freelance, after all, wasn’t it?
But now, you’re back asking that very same question - “there’s got to be more to life than spreadsheets, tax rules and balancing the books, around long hours and doing-all-the-things... hasn’t there?”
Let’s bridge the gap, together
I’m Jane Whitman and I’m The Numbers Narrator (or, if you prefer, Finance and Money Mentor) for female freelancers, small business owners and self-employed folks like you. I know you want to get your business working for you. You’re after the freedom to travel, to work fewer hours, maybe even to retire early.
The bottom line is...
this is about getting the numbers to fall in line with those big dreams and visions - not bringing those dreams in line with the numbers. It’s about continuing to dream bigger, with a clear view on how your business can really help you get there. And we’re not talking “hustle after that six-figure business” here. We both know there’s more to the story than that - freedom, family and finances are all part of your richer story.
I think kindness, clarity and proper human-human conversations are essential to getting this right and defeating the story you have playing in your head that says, “you’re not smart, organised, or business-minded enough to tackle this side of your business”. I can’t bear to see you sitting blocked by money and numbers - when you should be travelling the world, riding that horse you’ve always promised yourself, or retiring early (because, why the hell not?!)
Through the Accountability Accounting Club membership, 1-2-1 done-with-you accounting support and intensive 1-2-1 consulting, I’ll help you to discover the fun in your funds. To start calling the shots and putting your own pin in the map. To shift from busy worker bee to glorious queen bee.
I know that Finance Officer hat feels a bit much on top of all the other hats you have to switch between as a business owner. You need somewhere to turn where you won’t be bamboozled with complicated industry jargon, or dazzled by fiddly online systems. You simply want someone to walk you through your numbers and make sense of the story.
You’re here to work a little, live a lot.
What makes me qualified to help you
As well as many years of hands-on experience, you can also rest easy knowing that I’m licensed and regulated by AAT to provide services in accordance with licence number 1004400. I’m fully insured through Trafalgar Insurance Company (professional indemnity), and ICO registered (ZA746700). Plus, I’m also a software partner for:
Qualifications
Licensed and regulated by AAT
to provide services in accordance
with licence number 1004400
Memberships and Partnerships
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