A lot of people think bookkeeping is just receipts and spreadsheets. Then reality hits. Cash flow issues, compliance, business structure, and clients who borrow too much and can’t make it work.

In this episode, Jacob Lee from Jim’s Bookkeeping (Knox, Victoria) shares his journey of changing direction after COVID and building a new career through Jim’s. Jacob’s been with Jim’s for around five years, coming from a background in social work, then moving into finance and even managing IT systems in his previous organisation. Technical, practical, and very honest about what he sees behind the scenes.

We cover:

Why Jacob chose Jim’s. The brand people recognise in Melbourne, plus a transparent flat-rate franchise fee

The support network. What “excellent support” actually looks like day to day

The two things Jacob sees sink small businesses the most. Cash flow and compliance

What happens when business owners take on too much debt and ignore the warning signs

Why starting a business isn’t “just start a business”. You need the right structure and the right advice

Jacob’s advice. Talk to professionals early. Accountant, bookkeeper, lawyer. Don’t wing it

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