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How Payhip Helped Me Bring Bookkeeping Buddies To Life

Alison Mead

CREATED BY ALISON MEAD

Published: 08/09/2025 @ 09:01AM

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When I first came up with the idea for my Bookkeeping Buddies Subscription, I was excited and yes, even a little overwhelmed. I knew what I wanted to offer - a friendly space for business owners and bookkeepers to learn, connect, and get support. But the big question was: how do I actually set it up online without drowning in tech headaches or huge costs?

Payhip helped me, To sell my subscription with ease, Earning while I sleep

Payhip helped me, To sell my subscription with ease, Earning while I sleep

Like many small business owners, I wear a lot of hats. I'm confident with numbers, but setting up websites, payment systems, and memberships felt like a mountain I didn't want to climb. I didn't want to spend weeks trying to piece different tools together.

I certainly didn't want to pay for expensive platforms I might not even need long-term. I just needed something simple, affordable, and reliable! With Payhip, I was able to get Bookkeeping Buddies up and running so much quicker than I expected.


Here's what stood out for me:

  • I set up my subscription product in minutes - no complicated tech or hidden extras,
  • I could brand it to match my business, so it still feels like 'me',
  • Payments and subscriptions are handled automatically, which saves me so much time,
  • I can easily share resources, videos, and updates with my members all in one place,

It honestly took away so much of the stress I was feeling and let me focus on what I actually enjoy - supporting my members.


So why do I recommend Payhip? Well, I use it for my bookkeeping membership, but I can see it being just as helpful for so many others. Whether you're a coach, a creative selling digital products, a content creator, or an entrepreneur starting a membership, Payhip gives you the tools without the overwhelm.

If you've been sitting on an idea, but haven't launched yet because of the tech or the cost - I've been there. Payhip might be the thing that finally makes it possible. Without Payhip, Bookkeeping Buddies might still just be an idea on my to-do list.

Try Payhip for free with my referral link https://payhip.com?fp_ref=alison73

I'm so glad I gave it a go.

Until next time ...


ALISON MEAD
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About Alison Mead ...

Alison Mead 

Alison loves bookkeeping and supporting bookkeepers. She has been helping clients to be better bookkeepers in Sage 50 for over 24 years and has been Xero Accredited in accounts and payroll for a number of years too.

She specialises in a very unique hand-holding method of training, helping bookkeepers and business owners to use their accounts software as and when they need support in setting up and producing their invoices, reports and financial information.

Alison combines her role at Silicon Bullet with her Forever Living network marketing businesses and is often to be seen at business networking meetings as she likes to keep busy.

You know what they say: if you want something done well ask a busy person!

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