How to Ask for Help in Balancing Your Bookkeeping Business & Personal Life with Shatoria Smith

Conquering Workflows & Systems For Bookkeepers & Accountants | with Alyssa Lang (Workflow Queen)

Alyssa Lang interviews Shatoria Smith, Owner and Founder of SLSmith Virtual Solutions, about all things balancing business, work and getting her CPA and the journey she’s experienced along the way.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How she is balancing sitting for her CPA exam, running her business and working full time
• How to ask for support from friends and family while she navigates her business
• How to make clients feel comfortable and confident when working with them

About our guest:

Shatoria is a dynamic entrepreneur driven by a mission to foster financial empowerment. As the founder of Coin Countin Mama, she shares her journey to debt-free living, inspiring others to achieve the same. Additionally, through SLSmith Virtual Solutions, Shatoria offers accounting and virtual assistant services, particularly supporting female entrepreneurs and mentoring aspiring virtual assistants.

With a background in Accounting and Finance, she specializes in bookkeeping for small businesses in the wedding and event management industry. Outside of work, Shatoria enjoys bargain hunting, indulging in Hot Tamales, and relaxing with HGTV. Residing in Central Florida with her husband and three sons, she cherishes a harmonious balance between ambition and family life.

Connect with Shatoria Smith:

Send her an email : [e-mail] Follow her on Instagram: @thevirtualbookkeeper

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Shatoria (00:02:10)

3. Studying for the CPA Exam (00:05:08)

4. Working with Her Husband (00:07:54)

5. Struggles to Ask for Help (00:12:24)

6. Starting Shatoria's Firm (00:21:40)

7. Helping Business Owners (00:30:58)

8. Parting Advice (00:50:59)

9. Connect with Shatoria (00:54:23)