We sit down with Julie Williams on the Bookkeepers Podcast, sponsored by Xero, to discuss building a successful bookkeeping practice.This episode provides valuable insights into operational strategies for business growth and the importance of digitalisation. We also touch upon the broader aspects of accounting and finance for small business.Connect with Julie: https://www.holliesbookkeeping.co.uk/3 Part Webinar Series:https://resources.6figurebookkeeper.com/master-making-tax-digital-with-xero-the-6-figure-bookkeeper----------------------------------------------- About us We're Jo and Zoe and we help bookkeepers find clients, make more money and build profitable businesses they love. Find out about working with us in The Bookkeepers' Collective, at: 6figurebookkeeper.com/collective----------------------------------------------- About our Sponsor This episode of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is sponsored by Xero. Get 90% off your first 6 months by visiting: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/6figurebookkeeper----------------------------------------------- PromotionThis video contains paid promotion.----------------------------------------------- DisclaimerThe information contained in The Bookkeepers' Podcast is provided for information purposes only. The contents of The Bookkeepers' Podcast is not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or refraining from taking any action as a result of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast. The 6 Figure Bookkeeper Ltd disclaims all liability and responsibility arising from any reliance placed on any of the contents of the Bookkeepers' Podcast.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:26 - Julie's Background and Practice00:01:00 - Julie's Journey into the Profession00:06:53 - Julie's Experience with Sales and Client Acquisition00:12:23 - Building Trust with Clients00:12:33 - Growth of Julie's Practice00:13:02 - Expansion of the Team and Office00:15:37 - Adding New Team Members00:16:09 - Transition to a Limited Company and Growth00:16:29 - Client Base and Revenue00:18:08 - Hiring and Team Management00:21:07 - Making Tax Digital: Introduction and Client Impact00:21:36 - Transitioning Clients to Digital Platforms00:28:34 - Julie's Experience with the Bookkeepers Collective00:29:30 - Reflections on the Luca Awards00:31:12 - Participation in Fab and Team Building00:31:36 - Assessing and Updating Operational Platforms00:32:06 - Challenges with Current Management Systems00:33:23 - Pricing Strategy and Client Communication00:33:54 - Implementing Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Clients00:35:10 - Encouraging Clients to Separate Personal and Business Accounts00:36:47 - MTD Rollout and Client Resistance#bookkeeper