Discover the Top 7 Bookkeeping Mistakes Midwives Make(And How to Fix Them)!
- specially written for midwives + other birth professionals
- grow your practice with better bookkeeping habits
- learn how to avoid costly bookkeeping mistakes
- loaded with expert tips
- AND MORE!
Are you wasting precious…
Time:
You know how crazy a midwife’s life can be…really crazy! How many hours are you spending on your books each month? 5, 10, 20…more?
Energy:
You spend a LOT of mental & physical energy on your passion of supporting mothers. Wouldn’t it be awesome to quit spending it worrying about your books? Every month…every tax season.
Resources:
Your business is more than just the bottom line to you…it’s a mission, a calling! However, every midwife needs to know where their dollars are coming from and going. Do you know?
You are our mission...our calling!
Every month Midwives, Doulas, Birth Centers and other Birth Professionals depend on us to help them know if their passions are profitable. Without a profit, the passion can’t continue. Let us help you have peace of mind and confidence in your financial numbers. Don’t wait!
Why every Midwife needs a professional bookkeeper:
When you first realized you had a passion for midwifery, the business side of it was probably the most enthralling, right? Not hardly! Supporting women and their families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is what attracted you to this unique calling that often requires long, odd hours, not to mention the demanding physical and mental strains.
Eventually, though, the reality of taxes, payroll, HIPAA, and, yes, bookkeeping reared their ugly heads and brought on a whole new world of the business side to your passion. Many Midwives have come to us saying the same things – any of these sound familiar:
- I can’t get my taxes done because my books are a mess
- My office help is trying to do my books, but they don’t really know what they’re doing
- I’m afraid I’m messing things up
- I need help with ALL of it
Expectant mothers would never entrust their care to someone who didn’t have proper training and know-how, and Midwives should do no less when it comes to their bookkeeping; it’s just too important. There are a lot of talented bookkeepers out there, and we can connect you with one if we’re not a good fit, but not many of them understand Midwives the way we do – we get you and what’s important to you. You + your practice need a pro, and we’re ready and willing to help!
Our Services
Over the years, we’ve learned a thing or two about Midwives — and one of those is that your bookkeeping needs are different from most. That’s why we’ve crafted bookkeeping packages that meet your specific needs and are budget-friendly.
As Needed Services:
"Help, it's a big 'ole mess!"
By far our most popular service for Midwives. We understand you may just need to straighten everything up to keep the IRS happy and file those taxes – finally, sweet relief. Put your mind at ease, whether you need a couple of months cleaned-up or a couple of years, we’ve helped loads of other Midwives in the same spot, and we would love to help you too!
"I've got this, just need a boost."
For DIY Midwives, new businesses, or those that ongoing services aren’t in the budget, we offer custom training + QBO set-up packages. Bookkeeping is more complicated than you think (ask all of our clean-up clients LOL), you’re gonna need a hand, and we are here to support & point you in the right direction.
Ongoing Services:
"Just the basics, please."
Perfect for Midwives that:
- want their books tax season ready
- only need reports once per year
- are OK with a little less support
- need a super budget-friendly option
We’ve got you covered!
"Ok, a little more than the basics."
If you’re a Midwife who:
- wants to see reports a little more often
- desires more access to support
- is ready for a stress-free tax season
- has a smaller bookkeeping budget
This is your package – let’s do it!
“I need the whole shabang, please.”
We see you Midwives out there who like to have their hands in the monthly data (or maybe your business is just a little more complex); this package is for you! It’s time to let a pro handle the daily grind of all that goes into making sure you have accurate, timely numbers. No more scrambling at the end of the month, or even worse at year-end, to throw everything together. So, instead of spending hours messing with all the stuff below you can skip off to that birth (if you’re a skipping kind of person). Nice!
We’ll handle your:
- QuickBooks setup
- Income tracking
- Expense tracking
We’ll reconcile your :
- Bank accounts
- Credit cards
- And loans
We’ll relieve you from:
- Tiresome troubleshooting
- Costly mistakes
- Tax season stress
PLUS: 3 monthly reports
Every month, you’ll receive the following reports + our expertise to guide you through them:
- Profit & loss
- Balance sheet
- Cash flow statement (income statement)
*Custom reports available upon request
AND: unlimited virtual support
We’ll be here when you need us with unlimited email support + up to 1 hour of monthly Zoom support. Now that’s value!
And not just you, but we’ll communicate with your CPA, payroll company, etc., as well (at your direction, of course).
It’s important to us that everyone is on the same page to help you make the best decisions for your business.
Upgrade Services
What else can we take off your plate? We’ve got the specialty skills Birth Professionals need to finally give up their unpaid admin tasks.
Invoicing (A/R)
Getting paid isn’t always at the top of your mind, but it should be on someone’s mind. Simplify your practice by leaving the invoicing tasks to us!
Paying Bills (A/P)
Your bills getting paid on time, every time! All you have to do is provide us the invoice and we make sure it gets paid. So easy!
Receipt Management
No more saving all those paper receipts! We can help you tackle the headache of keeping up with all that info efficiently + securely.
Payroll
We partner with a great payroll company and can help you switch OR set up payroll for the first time.
What you can expect from us:
Personalized service & care:
Every client at Abundant Life Bookkeeping is assigned a bookkeeper & an account manager. This ensures that 1.) you always have someone to reach out to 2.) there are checks & balances in place to produce accurate work. We care about you, your business, and the families YOU serve!
Package pricing:
All ongoing packages have a base rate and go up from there depending on the number of accounts you have + transaction volume, and specialty needs. You will always know what amount to expect and will be billed at the beginning of each month – plain & simple.
Explaining your financial reports:
“I’ve never understood all that gobbledygook.” It’s a common theme among Midwives. Well, those days are over! We love helping birth professionals understand the big picture of how their practice is doing so they can make the best decisions. We’ll break your reports down into everyday terms & make sure you’re confident in what they mean for your practice.
Understanding + passion:
At Abundant Life Bookkeeping, we’re passionate about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Heck, we had 9 out of our 10 kids at home, so we 100% adore Midwives! We love what you do, and we want to see your business succeed. That’s why our team works hard to support the bookkeeping side of the providers actively involved in birth.
It’s As Easy As…
2.
Discovery Call
We’ll jump on the phone or Zoom, and learn about the needs + struggles of your unique practice.
3.
Custom Proposal
With your needs + budget in mind, we’ll present your proposal via Zoom or recorded video (your preference).
4.
Get Rockin’
Last is an onboarding call where your map for stress-free bookkeeping will be laid out.
Working With Us
who’s behind the curtain?
That’s a great question! At Abundant Life Bookkeeping we believe in working closely with our clients; and you should know what that looks like.
Professional:
As a client, you will be treated with respect, attention, and courtesy; exactly the way we want to be treated.
Skilled:
Learning is a hobby with us. We believe in delivering birth professionals the best industry know-how; it’s our responsibility and we take it seriously.
Friendly:
Cheesy? Perhaps. But we enjoy the relationships we have with our clients and want to do the same with you. So, hopefully, you like a little laughter with your business!
“You’re…virtual? What does that even mean?
It means that we’re not tied down to a location or a set number of hours; which is a great thing for Midwives. And here’s why:
Low Overhead:
We cover the expenses for our own:
- Supplies
- Training
- Software
- Insurance
- Vacation/PTO
Think how much that will save you each year in employee expenses…a bucket load!
Budget Friendly:
$51,172 – that’s the national average salary of a bookkeeper as of April 2024 according to salary.com. Add in benefits, and that number goes up to $76,452!
The base price for our bookkeeping packages are a fraction of that. PLUS, we work on a contract basis, so there are no long-term commitments!
years of finance experience
combined years of customer service
Meet the Owner
Amanda Wylie
Amanda has loved birth and midwifery since she was very young. For six years before having her own children, she assisted a homebirth midwife in her area, and that midwife went on to be her midwife for all ten of her own children!
Amanda has personally been through a gamut of birth experiences and knows the value of a knowledgeable, experienced midwife.
Many years ago Amanda and Noah had a home business, but they didn’t know a thing about bookkeeping and their business failed by the 3rd year. In 2019 Amanda jumped into rigorous studies to become an expert in bookkeeping. Over time, she realized that her passion was serving birth professionals so that they have peace of mind surrounding their books, and ultimately, they have the information to make good decisions and have sustainable businesses.
About Me
I love the Lord and live way out in the country with my wonderful husband and my 8 children still at home. Besides everything pregnancy and birth, my passions and interests include gardening, chickens, herbal remedies, coffee and learning new things!
Our Dedicated Team
At Abundant Life Bookkeeping, we pride ourselves on a team that deeply understands the unique financial needs of midwives + other birth professionals. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a personal commitment to supporting you & your unique practice’s financial health.
Brittany Johnson
Bookkeeping Hero
Christina Thacker
Bookkeeper Extrodanaire
Noah Wylie
Operations Manager + Marketing
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know I'm ready for Abundant Life Bookkeeping?
- If you’re spending more time and energy on bookkeeping than needed and your practice is suffering for it
- If you’re not keeping up with your bookkeeping at all and putting your practice’s future at risk
- If you’ve tried other bookkeepers and felt like they didn’t “get you”, or understand the needs of a birth professional
- If you or your office staff has not understood exactly how to use QuickBooks Online or haven’t been trained to do bookkeeping accurately
Can you file my taxes too?
No, we are professional bookkeepers, not accountants or CPA’s. We keep track and categorize your income and expenses and make sure that everything is accounted for (and nothing is duplicated) so that your CPA can give you tax advice and file your taxes more easily and quickly.
We CAN and will coordinate with your CPA at tax time to make getting your taxes done more seamless.
I use other apps for my business. Can I still use them?
Of course! Many apps integrate with QuickBooks Online. If you need suggestions on apps to help your business we can discuss that as well!
What if I'm not a birth professional, can you still help me?
We primarily work with birth professionals, but we’d be happy to see if we can help! Even if it’s to give a referral to a trusted colleague.
Do I have to send you statements every month?
We try to make this as smooth and simple as possible – because we all know that birth professionals don’t need any more stress! QuickBooks Online automatically pulls in business transactions from most banks.
We then categorize and reconcile those transactions. Any transactions we’re unclear about will go to your client portal to easily provide us with clarification. As we get more familiar with your business and your typical spending, there are fewer questions each month.
We can help you keep track of your receipts as well!