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Musings Kellie Parks, CPB, FCPB (Certified Professional Bookkeeper - Fellowship) Musings Kellie Parks, CPB, FCPB (Certified Professional Bookkeeper - Fellowship)

Don't Yuck On My Yum

Finding joy in sharing knowledge isn’t always easy, especially with naysayers around. Learn how to embrace your work, manage the ‘yuckers,’ and empower others by staying true to what drives you.

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Run Uphill, Walk Down

In life and business, running uphill builds strength, while walking downhill lets you enjoy the view—balance is key! Whether you're powering through challenges or slowing down to see the bigger picture, finding the right pace is essential for growth and success.

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I Will Back Your Boat In For Beer

Learn from the "back-in boat guy" and master your ideal client strategy. Identify your ideal customer, understand their needs, know where to find them, and set your price to build a client base you love.

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The Messy Middle Of Change - Part Three

I am big on change; I am always iterating on my business models, app stack, systems and processes - so, of course, that means there are trials along the way.

Navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Ian has been a journey filled with challenges and small victories. And as I always say, "Change is hard. Not changing will be harder." This experience has reinforced that mantra, showing how embracing change, even when it's messy, ultimately leads to growth. Through the ups and downs of rebuilding, we've learned that adapting to the unexpected is key to moving forward.

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Are You Overwhelmed By App Choices?

Feeling overwhelmed by app choices? Explore the frustration of decision paralysis through a fun analogy of golf cart shopping. Learn practical steps to streamline your tech upgrades and avoid being bogged down by too many options.

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Are You Truly Busy? - A Heartfelt Follow Up

Reflecting on my recent post about being "busy," I want to address those who feel overwhelmed by unavoidable commitments. While my tips aim to help manage controllable aspects of busyness, I empathize deeply with those facing unavoidable demands and hope to offer some understanding and support

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Stop Loathing What You Do

Struggling with tasks you dislike? Learn how focusing on services you love can streamline your workflow and boost efficiency, transforming your workday into a more enjoyable and productive experience.

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When The Wrench Is On The Nut, Tighten it

Getting started on tasks is often the hardest part, but finishing something is the second hardest. Here are six simple steps to help you finish your everyday tasks efficiently, freeing up your time and headspace.

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2024 Can't-Miss In-Real-Life Accounting Events

Join me as I speak and attend exciting upcoming events in the cloud accounting space! From webinars to conventions, I'll be sharing insights on practice management apps, Google tools for efficiency, and more. Don't miss these opportunities to learn, connect, and enhance your accounting skills with the latest technology.

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Technique Before Technology

I see businesses who spend countless hours playing with technology, yet they haven’t honed their processes and workflows. I’m not saying not to have fun with technology - in fact, I think fun in the workplace is underrated. But don’t lose sight of the fact that technology will not help you achieve your business goals if you haven’t nailed down the basics of your business techniques.

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“Dripping With Honey And Sprinkled With Cinnamon Sugar.”

I read this review description for a business, and it has stuck with me. It wasn’t for a bakery. Or a restaurant. It was for a women’s clothing store. It made me want to find the store just to see what was so great about the customer experience that it could draw a review so sweet and delicious.

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The Messy Middle Of Change - Part Two

I am big on change; I am always iterating on my business models, app stack, systems and processes - so, of course, that means there are trials along the way.

But as I love to say (so much so that I have trademarked it) “Change is hard. Not changing will be harder.”

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Musings Kellie Parks, CPB, FCPB (Certified Professional Bookkeeper - Fellowship) Musings Kellie Parks, CPB, FCPB (Certified Professional Bookkeeper - Fellowship)

The Messy Middle Of Change - Part One

I am in the messy middle of a change, of a few changes, actually. I decided to hit myself up with honing my niche and all the required process updates, along with rationalizing two of my workhorse techs. I wanted to start 2024 off fresh, but I may have been a little ambitious.

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Marketing, Musings Kellie Parks, CPB, FCPB (Certified Professional Bookkeeper - Fellowship) Marketing, Musings Kellie Parks, CPB, FCPB (Certified Professional Bookkeeper - Fellowship)

You Are Not A Water Bottle

The way we market our services is often “water bottling”. We have lulled ourselves into services that every bookkeeping and accounting firm provides. 

But what if you engage in some navel-gazing of yourself and your firm and figure out your unique qualities?

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Crunching Numbers and Boosting ROI: The Undeniable Success of Email Marketing

I have blogged for more than a few years but what is fairly new to me, is my email campaigns. I didn’t think the effort-to-outcome ratio would make it worthwhile. I didn’t have a clear enough outcome of why I would send out emails. I wasn’t sure how to bring value to subscribers. And I was worried about being intrusive to people’s inboxes. Sound like you?

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Why, Oh Why, Don’t We Delegate More?

My friend ChatGPT listed a few other reasons why we don’t delegate. These aren’t my reasons, but for those of you who are like me and aren’t delegating some of the silly things we should, they may resonate.

  • Lack of trust

  • Perfectionism

  • Lack of delegation skills

  • Fear of Repercussions

  • Lack of Awareness

  • Insecurity

  • Perceived Costs

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Engaging In Communities Is The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Business - And Your Self!

Community is not a place; it's a feeling.

- Unknown

I am lucky to be a part of many communities, personally and professionally. All of them add richness and depth to my life. They make me feel part of worlds larger than me, give me deep meaning to my business and life and add immeasurable joy to my day!

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Hey, Hi, I Missed You All!

I have been hitting the road pretty hard these last five weeks.

And when I haven’t been away (and the week leading up to August 28th), I’ve been crafting my content for eight - count ‘em, eight - live and virtual sessions that I hosted/am hosting between the end of August and tomorrow. That’s a ton of content, and I still need to manage my wee bookkeeping firm, work with my app partners and keep my templates fresh.

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