It is a good idea when starting out to offer your spare time and expertise to local charities and start up business enterprises e.g. The Prices Trust. You will find this creates goodwill towards you and your book-keeping business in the community.

You will benefit from taking on a new challenge and meeting new people, be able to hone your book-keeping skills and share the feeling of success. You will also develop your mentoring skills and know that you’ve made a real difference. These are all skills and traits which will benefit your book-keeping business.

You can search online for volunteering opportunities throughout the

http://volunteering.direct.gov.uk/