Visiting bookkeeper for local trades and shops

Tradies, farmers, medical and allied health practices, and shop owners who prefer face-to-face help and have messy paperwork.

Hourly rate or a set monthly retainer per client, with a higher price for the in-person service and extras like payroll and super.

• Bookkeeping and cloud software
• Friendly, patient communication
• Reliability and time management

• BAS services for a fee generally require BAS agent registration, so check before you start
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance when working at client premises
• Handling payroll and super correctly, as errors can cause problems for clients
• Travel time can cut into earnings, so group visits by area and set a minimum charge
• Keep client records and paperwork secure when carrying them between sites

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $4,000, depending on your software, laptop, insurance and how you carry client paperwork securely between sites.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on how many clients you visit and your rates. Travel time can cut into earnings, so group visits by area and set a minimum charge.

BAS services for a fee generally require BAS agent registration, so check before you start. Also check professional indemnity and public liability insurance for work at client premises, correct payroll and super handling, and secure storage of client records.