Northeast bookkeeper Emily Rodgers brings corporate expertise to creative small businesses, combining financial knowledge with neurodiversity understanding to build a bookkeeping practice that speaks the language of creative entrepreneurs.
Gateshead, UK – March 2025
Bookgeeking founder Emily Rodgers was recently featured in The Northern Echo, highlighting her unique approach to bookkeeping that’s making a genuine difference for creative and neurodivergent business owners across the Northeast.
Breaking Down Financial Barriers
The article, published on March 19th, showcases how Emily is changing perceptions around financial administration by making it accessible, understandable, and even enjoyable for small business owners who have traditionally felt overwhelmed by numbers.
“I’ve always loved working with individuals rather than large corporate departments,” Emily shared in the interview. “I particularly enjoy supporting neurodivergent creatives. They’re the people I connect with best, and my own experiences mean I understand their challenges first hand.”
Personal Experience Driving Professional Passion
Emily’s personal journey with neurodiversity informs her work at Bookgeeking. Diagnosed with dyspraxia at an early age and later receiving an ADHD diagnosis, she brings an authentic understanding of the challenges many creative entrepreneurs face when managing financial tasks.
“It gave me a new level of empathy for myself and my clients,” Emily explained. “Many neurodivergent people struggle with financial organisation, and I want to provide them with the systems and support they need to succeed.”
This personal connection to Bookgeeking’s mission is central to our approach. We believe financial administration should be tailored to how people actually think and work, not forcing clients to adapt to rigid, overwhelming systems.
From Teaching Languages to Translating Finances
Before founding Bookgeeking, Emily worked in Moscow for five years as an English teacher, developing her ability to break down complex topics into understandable steps. This experience proved invaluable in her current role helping clients make sense of their finances.
“Bookkeeping isn’t just about numbers. It’s about having the right systems in place, much like learning a language. My job is to translate financial concepts into something that makes sense for my clients.”
This skill for translation aligns perfectly with Bookgeeking’s core value of making financial information accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or thinking style.
Get Geeking: Taking Control of Your Business Finances
The article also highlighted Emily’s innovative “Get Geeking” program, a self-paced online course designed for creative business owners who want to take control of their finances with support from an experienced bookkeeper.
“Many clients come to me with shoeboxes full of receipts,” Emily noted. “Get Geeking helps them move to accounting software with minimal stress, ensuring they understand their finances and make informed business decisions.”
This self-service course offers creative entrepreneurs a way to gain financial clarity and confidence at a fraction of the cost of fully outsourced bookkeeping, making professional financial guidance accessible to more small businesses.
Tailored Communication for Every Client
One aspect of Bookgeeking’s approach that stands out is how Emily adapts her communication style to fit each client’s needs and preferences.
“Emily tailors communication methods to everyone no matter what their needs,” the article explained, “offering options like voice notes, emails, video feedback, or regular check-ins based on their preferences.”
This flexibility reflects Bookgeeking’s commitment to mutual accountability and transparency, creating systems that work for clients rather than forcing clients to work within rigid systems.
Building a Financial Future That Works for Creative Minds
As Bookgeeking continues to grow, our mission remains clear: making financial administration accessible, understandable, and even enjoyable for creative and neurodivergent business owners. We believe every small business deserves the benefits of corporate-level financial expertise delivered in a way that respects their unique thinking and working styles.
For creative entrepreneurs who want to transform their relationship with bookkeeping, Get Geeking offers a supportive pathway to financial clarity. Learn more about the program here.
About Bookgeeking Ltd
Bookgeeking Ltd provides financial clarity for creative businesses via bookkeeping services, advisory services, and educational programs. Founded by Emily Rodgers, an AAT Licensed Bookkeeper and FreeAgent Accredited Practitioner, Bookgeeking specializes in helping neurodivergent and creative business owners take control of their finances through accessible, jargon-free support.
For more information, contact us today
Note: This article references Bookgeeking’s feature in The Northern Echo, published on March 19th, 2025. Read the original article here.