📊 Bookkeeping Industry Update — Great News for Remote Bookkeepers!

If you’re working through the course and wondering what the future looks like for bookkeepers… here’s your boost for the week! The demand for skilled bookkeepers is still strong — especially for remote and freelance roles.

👉 Industries hiring the most bookkeepers right now:

Professional Services (includes outsourced bookkeeping firms)
Construction
Healthcare & Social Assistance
Retail & Wholesale Trade

These sectors consistently need reliable bookkeepers to manage their day-to-day financial operations — and many prefer remote, flexible support.

👉 What clients are looking for:

Comfort with cloud-based tools like QuickBooks Online
Strong reconciliation skills
Accuracy, communication, and reliability
Ability to manage a full monthly cycle
Optional: QBO ProAdvisor or bookkeeping certifications (these increase trust!)

👉 Freelancer & Remote Bookkeeper Pay:

Most freelancers earn $20–$30/hr starting out
Experienced or specialized bookkeepers can earn $40–$70/hr
Many bookkeepers move from hourly to monthly retainer packages
Freelancers who niche (e.g., construction, medical, retail) often earn more

👉 Encouragement for you:

The traditional “data entry” bookkeeping roles are shrinking — but skilled remote bookkeepers are in higher demand than ever. Small businesses want trustworthy professionals who can own their books, keep them compliant, and help them understand their numbers.

If you’re learning these skills now, you’re in the perfect place. Every module you complete moves you closer to becoming a confident, in-demand bookkeeper clients genuinely rely on.

You’ve got this — and I’m cheering for you every step of the way. 💙

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