What is your name and occupation?
Beth Blaney — Owner, Beth Blaney & Associates (Bookkeeping & Virtual Executive Assisting)
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than a year
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
Born and raised in Boxford, Massachusetts.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
After years of being a “jack-of-all-trades” at start-ups, I decided to go out on my own in 2014! I love being able to work with multiple companies and individuals — it keeps my brain moving and my days exciting.
We don’t offer your run-of-the-mill bookkeeping — we handle a wide range of administrative needs for small companies and solopreneurs. From monthly bank reconciliations, invoicing, and bill payments to calendar management, sales, and marketing support — we do it all. I love being the go-to person for our clients and helping them simplify their operations so they can focus on growth.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
They’d say that my team and I go above and beyond in everything we do. We handle all their back-office needs so they can focus on running their businesses with confidence.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Just keep swimming. 😉
What is your favorite book?
Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
Demian by Hermann Hesse
What is your secret weapon?
I’m a sucker for great organizational tools! My go-tos are Shift, Google Keep, Dropbox, Slack, T-Sheets, and QuickBooks.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
You’re going to make it! Also… relax.
How do you enjoy your free time?
I love spending time with my guy and our dog, Mario.
What is something that not many people know about you?
Even though I’m an outside-the-box thinker, I’m also a total rule-follower!