The biggest pricing mistakes bookkeepers make

One of the fastest ways to burn out as a bookkeeper is to charge too little for too much work. In this video, I share with you the biggest mistakes that bookkeepers make with their pricing (and the ones I have made too!) __________________________ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:45 #1: Charging by the hour 03:05 #2: Fear of over/under charging 06:40 #3: Projecting your feelings about pricing onto your prospective client 08:46 #4: Not clear on who your ideal client is 10:48 #5: Not understanding how to create value 16:04 Outro Subscribe: Never miss a new video! Subscribe here:    / @veronicawasekui   Join my Free Community: Get support, tips, and connect with 25,000+ bookkeepers in my free FaceBook community: https://bit.ly/fbgroupvw Join My Mailing List: Stay in the loop with my monthly news, free resources, webinars, and special course discounts when you join my mailing list: https://veronicawasek.kit.com/content Free resource: Get all my essential templates, checklists, and tools in one place inside The Virtual Bookkeeper’s Toolbox: https://bit.ly/bktoolbox Recommended Resource: Take the guesswork out of pricing and boost your profits with The Simple Pricing System: https://bit.ly/Simple_pricing_system Learn with 5MB Academy: Transform your bookkeeping business with my step-by-step courses and resources at 5MB Academy: https://www.5mbacademy.com\ **Save 10% on all courses using discount code TENOFF at checkout** Recommended Apps & Partners: **Manage client communications and bookkeeping workflows with ease using the Double (formerly Keeper). Get 20% off the first 3 months by signing up with this link: https://doublehq.com/?via=veronicawasek **Simplify client proposals and payments with Anchor and get a $50 credit when you sign up: https://join.sayanchor.com/Gywsja Find all of my favorite tools and affiliate recommendations in one place: https://veronicawasek.com/recommended... Follow Me on Social Media: Facebook:   / veronicawasek   Instagram:   / veronicawasek   Disclaimer: The information in this video is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as legal, tax, or accounting advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation. Copyright: © 2025 Veronica Wasek – 5MB LLC. All rights reserved. **Disclosure: I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools and affiliate partners I trust. #VeronicaWasek, #5MinuteBookkeeping, #5MBAcademy, #BookkeepingPricing, #PricingForBookkeepers, #BookkeeperBusiness, #ValueBasedPricing, #BookkeepingServices, #BookkeeperTips

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