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How to Start a Bookkeeping Practice in 2026

In this episode, Jo and Zoe take a deep dive into what it really looks like to start a bookkeeping business in 2026. Rather than jumping straight into checklists and compliance, they challenge aspiring bookkeepers to step back and understand the real reason behind wanting to start a practice — freedom, financial stability, and flexibility. They explain how important it is to design the business around the lifestyle you want, not just the service you can offer. From choosing the right business structure to understanding insurance, personal finance boundaries, AML responsibilities, tech stacks…

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