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Bookkeeping Business

Provide bookkeeping for small businesses.

Startup cost
$200–$1000
Time to revenue
1-3 months
Difficulty
3/5
Income range
$3,000 - $25,000/mo

Overview

Bookkeepers handle monthly transaction categorization, reconciliation, and reports for small businesses.

How it works

Get certified (QuickBooks ProAdvisor), niche by industry, charge $300-$1,500/mo per client.

Startup requirements

  • QuickBooks
  • Cert (optional)
  • CRM
Estimated startup cost
$200 – $1,000
Time commitment
15–30 hrs / week
Income potential
$3,000 - $25,000/mo

Advantages

  • Recurring revenue
  • Sticky clients
  • Work from anywhere

Disadvantages

  • Tedious work
  • Deadlines
  • Compliance risk

Who this opportunity is best for

    Detail-oriented
    Finance learners

By the numbers

Scalability3/5
Passive income potential2/5
Difficulty3/5
Risk level1/5
Skill level
Beginner
Weekly hours
15–30 hrs
Content required
No
Client work
Yes