About Me
Hi, I’m Sara-Jayne Slocombe BScMath AICB. I help makers and artisans know and understand their numbers so they thrive and make more profit doing what they love.
My mission is to help makers and artisans run profitable businesses doing what they love by providing bookkeeping and software training services.
Cash flow failure is the number one reason for business failure, and not knowing or understanding your numbers is the biggest preventable cause of that.
When you can understand what the data is telling you, you can harness that power to make better decisions about pricing your products, launching new products, changing direction, and so much more.
Running your own business can be a scary thing sometimes, with many of us relying only on our gut. It is important to listen to your intuition, but life is much easier when you have data to guide you.
I bring my background in mathematics to your business to help you see the big picture patterns and understand the music of the numbers in a different way. I straddle the worlds of detail-oriented bookkeeping and the big-picture view, and I keep a holistic view of your business and your life in mind to help you get your business where you want it to be.
I’m a mathematician, qualified bookkeeper, numberphile, crafter, wife, volunteer, immigrant, lapsed musician, stationery fanatic, eternal student, cook, baker, and much more. I look forward to meeting you!
Success Story
Keen Eye for Detail
I also worked with their suppliers and customers to move all their incoming records from a mix of paper and digital to 100% digital, which has made the organisation scalable.
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Revenue Increase
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Digital records
What my clients say
Credentials
When your only tool is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. This is why I am delighted to bring a wide background to your business so that we can find the right tool for you. It’s also why I continually invest time and money into broadening my skills to better serve you. My qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Mathematics from Louisiana State University Shreveport, USA
- Level 2 certificate in Bookkeeping from the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
- QuickBooks Advanced Certified ProAdvisor
- FreshBooks Certified Partner
- Sage 50cloud Level 4 Certification
My brand values
Ingenuity
Reliability
Transparency
When you need honesty, openness, accountability, and straight talking, then I’m your person.
What I do best
Details
Big Picture
Clarity
Campaigns I Support
Just a card
Once upon a time, Sarah Hamilton read this quote from owners who’d recently closed their gallery:
“If everyone who’d complimented our beautiful gallery had bought just a card we’d still be open.”
She then founded the Just A Card campaign to spread the message far and wide to shoppers that every little purchase helps makers, galleries, markets, etc.
This story resonated with me so much because when I first moved here, my husband and I enjoyed attending many craft and artisan fairs, but didn’t have a lot of disposable income (the Home Office got most of it). We couldn’t afford the beautifully framed works that we admired, but we bought many cards and postcards. With my love of sending snail mail, it was a no brainer! And with those makers’ details on the back of each card, I hope my friends and family bought more from those makers.
The principle holds whether it’s a card instead of a framed original; a leather keychain instead of a leather bag; a coaster instead of a jewellery box; etc. Little purchases do add up, and they do help. Margins are often better on little things, too, for that extra boost. I’m glad that there is this campaign group helping to spread the word, and I will do what I can to support them.
International Medical Corps
Currently, half of all proceeds from Power Hours will be donated to the International Medical Corps. This charity works both directly and in partnership with local organizations to increase access to medical services, child protection, and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for those living in areas affected by war. It has been working in Ukraine since 2015.Free Resources
Save Yourself Time
Read my guide to 5 common bookkeeping mistakes and how to fix them – save yourself time, money, and energy!
Facebook group
More free resources
Work with me
Power Hour
Are you stuck on something? Need a hand with the tech for your bookkeeping? Want some quick help understanding your reports? Then this is for you.
Only £99.
App Education
This Done-With-You service offers one-to-one help getting started with accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero, setting you up for success.
From £60/mo.
Bookkeeping Services
This Done-For-You service takes the hassle off your hands. Regular meetings to talk through how you’re doing, plus crunching the numbers on ideas before you commit.
From £75/mo.
For when you're ready to do more than Get By
How Can I Help You Thrive?
Sara-Jayne Slocombe
0145 777 9111
info@amethystraccoon.co.uk