Bookkeeping

What bookkeeping is, in plain words, and one real month of it worked through a free spreadsheet. Written for the owner whose tax preparer said 'do your bookkeeping.'

This guide will define the role of an independent contractor, why monthly bookkeeping is so important for independent contractors, and how independent contractors handle their bookkeeping and tax liabilities.

While running a business and experiencing business growth is certainly a realistic goal, it can’t be done without a system in place to record and organize all of your financial information.

The way you set your business up not only affects many aspects of your business, but it also can affect you directly—in how much personal liability you have at stake in the business.

Every type of bookkeeping in plain English, plus who should keep your books: you, software, or a pro. Real costs and data from 57 million receipts.

The free printable monthly bookkeeping checklist: the 8 tasks in order, with real data on what gets missed. No email required.