Grace67
Well-Known Member
I recently learned that I have retinitis pigmentosa and have been declared legally blind, I can no longer drive. I'm considering a home based bookkeeping business for myself as I have 20 years of experience as a payroll specialist for a local community college and getting back and forth to work will be tough. I'm 47 and still have decent central vision (with a +14.50 correction for severe nearsightedness) and the doctors see no reason why I can't continue to work via computer and earn a living for myself.
I'm at the research stage and would love to touch base with bookkeeping folks who are self employed especially those that might be home based. The greater portion of my work experience has been payroll but I'm interested in learning all facets of bookkeeping (accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, set ups, inventory, etc). I live in a rural community with lots of small sole proprietor type businesses but I'm also interested in branching out into "virtual" work as well for clients who might not be in my immediate area.
I've met with a local nonprofit that assists folks in new business start ups and they feel I will have more work than I can take on but I'd love to chat with a real bookkeeper who can give me the nitty gritty on what they do day in and day out.
Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
I'm at the research stage and would love to touch base with bookkeeping folks who are self employed especially those that might be home based. The greater portion of my work experience has been payroll but I'm interested in learning all facets of bookkeeping (accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, set ups, inventory, etc). I live in a rural community with lots of small sole proprietor type businesses but I'm also interested in branching out into "virtual" work as well for clients who might not be in my immediate area.
I've met with a local nonprofit that assists folks in new business start ups and they feel I will have more work than I can take on but I'd love to chat with a real bookkeeper who can give me the nitty gritty on what they do day in and day out.
Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks!