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Hello everyone,

I was wondering if there was a service you could pay to get more quality regular clients, would you? Or does anyone know of one.

I was asked this week and I couldn't decide, how much is the right amount? Or is any amount too much?

I currently get my own clients, but I guess sometimes it might be nice to not have to "work" to get new ones?!

Sara Smile

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SaraS said:

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if there was a service you could pay to get more quality regular clients, would you? Or does anyone know of one.

I was asked this week and I couldn't decide, how much is the right amount? Or is any amount too much?

I currently get my own clients, but I guess sometimes it might be nice to not have to "work" to get new ones?!

Sara Smile


Hi Sara

A very good question.

So, I think it depends on where you are in UK. If you are in a remote area, it's always going to be difficult to find clients, if you are in a metropolis city, it is easier.

I have not had any issues finding clients, the biggest source being my existing clients recommending my services.

Would I use a service, perhaps not, I am fussy with who I accept as a client. The thing with services such as these, you get liquorice all sorts, and very quickly get disappointed with the types of clients.

When I speak to other bookkeepers (or my clients) the best way to get clients is to network, in your local area or, get your best client to recommend you to his clients and suppliers.

I think our profession is so personal (unlike accountants even) that you really need to connect with a client, and getting a stream of clients from a service, is not conducive to good service. What I mean here is that some bookkeepers, can perhaps, only have 10-20 clients, then the service is not something that you would want to sign-up to (as most services like these would want you to), since as soon as you are at capacity you are turning clients away and still paying for a service.

Hope above makes sense.



Edited at 20 Sep 2018 04:37 PM GMT

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I suppose one could always buy a practice or a number of customers from other bookkeepers/accountancy practices. Do I remember reading somewhwre that the valuation figure was about 1.5 to 2 x the annual current fee income. Also there could be a retainer in case clients just jumped ship back to the seller etc.

 (i meant retention, not retainer - sorry)

Toodle pip



Edited at 24 Sep 2018 04:31 PM GMT

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