That Bookkeeper

I have worked as an independent bookkeeper since 2004. That Bookkeeper offers excellent small business bookkeeping, consulting, and support.

Owner

Scott's Music

Bookkeeper from 2005-2009.
Purchasing Manager from 2008-2009.
General Manager 2009.

General Manager, Purchasing Manager, Bookkeeper

The Recycle Bin

Bookkeeper, Office Manager

Your New Bookkeeper | Saving 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 Owners Time & Stress | Fully remote bookkeeping for solopreneurs & small teams

If you’re reading my About section, you’re likely 1 of 3 people. 

1. A business owner
2. A bookkeeper

3. You’re just trying to figure out if I’m the Eric Matthews 
you remember from school, work, jail, etc. 
Short answer: I’m probably not. 

If you run a business, here are a few ways I can help. 

DIY, DWY, DFY

DIY (do it yourself): 

If you want to do your own bookkeeping, I get it. 

Every owner should know their numbers. 
Doing the work gives you a deep understanding on how your business runs. 
If/when you decide to outsource the work, you’ll know what to look for 
and you’ll be able to understand the monthly financial reports.

If that’s you, I recommend following me. 
I share content that will help you understand 
what to look for in your numbers, and tips on running a more efficient business. 

DWY (do it with you): 

If you’re not looking for a bookkeeper but just need some advice, 
I recommend connecting with me. 

Send me a message and let me know what you’re struggling with, like: 

- how to set up your software
- what to look for in your reports
- how to improve cash flow

I can answer most questions right in the messages. 
For bigger topics, we can set up a consulting call.

DFY (do it for you): 

If it’s time to outsource your bookkeeping, 
we can book a call and find out if I’d be a good fit. 
Not all bookkeepers are created equal, and only certain ones 
will be suited for your business and your needs. 
The important thing is finding one right for you. 

If you’re a bookkeeper, here’s how I can help. 

Please consider following me. 
I write content that most bookkeepers can relate to.
It’s not all about bookkeeping tips. There are plenty of places to find that. 

My goal is to give you tips on running a practice. 
How to deal with the pressure of running one by yourself, 
and some advice on doing it in an efficient way without burning out. 

If you’d like to get a deeper dive each week, you’d like my newsletter. 
It comes out every Monday morning, and it provides more advice 
than you can easily fit into a LinkedIn post. 

And, if you ever have questions that I haven’t covered, please connect with me. 
Send me a message. 
I’m always happy to help a fellow bookkeeper. 
In most cases, I can give you a quick answer in the messages. 
If your question needs a bit more time, we can book a consulting call. 
On a call, you’ll be able to explain your question in detail, and we can work together to find an answer. Or, if you just want to spend some time venting about a client, 
we can do that too.

Eric Matthews

The Friendly Marketer | Helping coaches & service providers 2x-5x their profits | Premium offers, funnels, ads and content | DFY, Consulting, Coaching | IIT Kharagpur

Do you wake up every morning wanting to get away from your corporate job?

Would you like to use your expertise and experience to build a business that lets you control your life, time, location and work?

From Excel sheets to beach retreats 🏖️, I've come full circle. 

I went from IIT → 15LPA, soul sucking 9-5 → a 1.5 Cr+ business that actually gives me a life.

- I have no office
- I have minimal overheads
- I have never had more than a team of 5
- I have always maintained a profit margin of  >85%
- I'm currently typing this from my 3-month workcation in Himachal ☕

In the past 4 years, I've helped:
✅ Professionals across 12+ countries escape the grind
✅ Combined client earnings: $600K+ with 80-90% profit margins

My clients have built businesses around teaching trading, consulting startups, improving relationships, sorting personal finances, coaching martial arts, and guiding freshers, to name a few.

The math is simple.

If you can solve a problem for someone else, you can build a freedom-first business around it.

Your expertise is your ticket out. Let me show you how to cash it in: https://calendly.com/breakfree_in/chat-with-kapil

Kapil Virani

4 years ago, I quit my job for full-time entrepreneurship.

Let me tell you what NO ONE warns you about starting a business of your own!

#1: You'll miss the structure

In corporate, your day is planned for you.
In business, you wake up thinking, "Wait... what do I even do first?"
The freedom can get overwhelming. 

While building Breakfree Marketing Solutions LLP, I‘ve wasted entire days "being productive" but accomplishing nothing.

#2: The loneliness is REAL

You don’t have colleagues or team lunches. 
It’s just you and your laptop.
You might have a ₹5L month and no one to celebrate with who actually gets it.
Your family might say "that's nice" and goes back to Netflix.

#3: The income rollercoaster will mess with your head

₹8L in October. 
₹1L in November.
You can have ₹10L in your account and still panic about next month being zero.
The uncertainty can be brutal.

#4: You'll work MORE hours at first, not fewer

"Work 4 hours from a beach" is a LIE.
I worked 60-hour weeks for the first year.
Yes, NOW I work 25-30 hours. 
But that took 2 years of consistent efforts

#5: The imposter syndrome never stops

Every slow month makes you wonder, "Am I failing?"
Every client setback makes you think, "Am I a fraud?"
And every time you see a friend getting promoted, you start questioning your decisions.
You just get better at ignoring it.

But still I would NEVER go back:

I choose WHO I work with. 
No toxic colleagues. 
Definitely no forced smiles!
Plus, there's no income ceiling. 

I made 5x more than my corporate job last year.

I decide when I want to be “on” and when I want to be “off”.

And everything I build is MINE.

Every win, system and rupee.

No one gets to "steal" the credit.

So yes, it's the hardest thing I've ever done.

The loneliest. The most uncertain.

But also the most rewarding.

SO yeah, you will question the decision.

But you won't regret it.

Co-founder @ Breakfree | Here to help you build a peaceful and profitable info business that lets you live life on your terms | IIT KGP

If you're curious about building a business, follow Kartik Verma's podcast!

He invites founders to break down their journeys, routines, and strategies that they'd follow if they had to start from 0.

In this podcast, we discussed how I quit my 9-5 to start a freedom-first business.

What we also discussed was the playbook that YOU can use to break free from your 9-5.

If you're curious, spend 40 mins this Sunday to listen and learn! 👇

I spent years paralyzed waiting for a unique billion dollar idea while the answer was right there.

I thought entrepreneurship required a revolutionary tech product or massive funding. I sat on the sidelines feeling useless because I did not think I had anything valuable to offer.

Then I realized the truth.

You do not need to invent the next big app. You just need to solve a problem for someone a few steps behind you.

The best business ideas come from three specific places. 
Your Passion like photography or writing. 
Your Professional Expertise like accounting or coding. 
Or a Personal Pain you overcame like losing weight or switching careers.

This clarity came from my latest podcast conversation with Kapil Virani from Breakfree Marketing Solutions LLP.

Which of these three areas is hiding your first income stream?

#entrepreneurship #startups #business #growth #career #learning

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