On average, hourly rates for bookkeeping clean-up might range from $30 to $100 or more per hour.

A great way to find new clients is to look on job posting websites such as Craigslist or LinkedIn. Many colleges also have a job page where you can find job listings. You could even maybe find them in your local newspaper!

Bookkeepers and accountants sometimes do the same work, but have a different skill set. In general, a bookkeeper's role is to record transactions and keep you financially organized, while accountants provide consultation, analysis, and are more qualified to advise on tax matters.

It's a cost-effective way to get the bookkeeping that will make tax time easier and help keep you from audit issues. It also puts the reports you want at your fingertips, so instead of using your time to enter data, you can spend your time thinking about how to grow your business based on real data.