Any insight or tips on quitting B4 and running your own bookkeeping/accounting business?

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I’ve heard ppl say it’s best to buy an already profitable business if there is good client quality and you know you can improve it. Not sure if it’s actually good advice but something to consider

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I tried early in my career and couldn’t find clients.

I’d be interested to hear more. Did you try freelancing with places like Upwork at the start to find clients that way?

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