Should You Hire a Bookkeeper? (This Might Surprise You)

Managing finances can make or break a freelance business. In this episode, CPA George Azar breaks down the critical decisions around tracking your money – from simple spreadsheets to professional bookkeeping services. If you’re wondering whether it’s time to upgrade your financial tracking, this episode offers practical insights that could save you time, stress, and potentially money.

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Episode Highlights

George Azar, a CPA with over a decade of experience, shares his expert advice on:
– When to stick with spreadsheets
– How to know if you need bookkeeping software
– The right time to hire a professional bookkeeper

Key Guest Resources

– Website: brightbudget.com
– Instagram: @brightbudgetmedia
– TikTok: @brightbudget
– YouTube: BrightTaxTalk

Timestamps

00:01 – Episode introduction
01:03 – George’s background in accounting
04:09 – Answering listener’s bookkeeping question
14:59 – How to connect with George

About the Host

Preston Lee is a successful entrepreneur who started freelancing in college and has since built, grown, and sold multiple businesses. He now helps other freelancers transform their side hustles into full-fledged businesses through the Freelance to Founder podcast.

Preston Lee

Preston Lee

Preston Lee is the founder of Millo.co and host of Freelance to Founder, a podcast that helps solo freelancers scale into thriving agencies. Having started, grown, and sold multiple six-figure businesses of his own, Preston now shares proven strategies for landing bigger clients, building small teams, and making the leap from solo work to sustainable agency growth.