Ever moved back home and suddenly you’re told you “don’t have local experience”. Even though you’ve literally been doing the job overseas for years.

That’s what happened to Hong, a former finance manager in Singapore, who’d also worked across Malaysia and China. He grew up in Australia, studied at Deakin University, came back ready to work. Then hit the classic wall.

So he did something most people wouldn’t. He saw a Jim’s Bookkeeping car on the freeway, called the number, and not long after. He bought a franchise.

In this episode, Hong shares:

Why he chose a franchise instead of starting from scratch

How Jim’s feels like a big family. A real support network, not just a logo

The advantage of buying into a territory with a franchisor who’s already built the business and can guide you

How joining Jim’s helps you make fewer mistakes, faster

Why staying up to date matters in bookkeeping. Laws change, and you can’t afford to be behind

How Jim’s Bookkeeping franchisees do it. Weekly meetings to keep knowledge current

If you’re looking for bookkeeping help, or you want to understand why someone would choose Jim’s when life throws a curveball, this is a good one.

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