Want to make the leap to self-employment after spending time in the corporate world? Making that change often requires a shift in mindset. To make it on your own, you have to start thinking like a business owner - not an employee.

Bookkeepers keep track of all the money going in and out of your business. While big companies usually have in-house bookkeepers, smaller companies and individual-owned businesses often hire one on a freelance basis—saving significant money and time.

A lot of small business owners get their start by doing everything themselves—and that includes the financial end of things. But at a certain point, your bookkeeping and accounting needs will probably outgrow what you can do yourself.