Getting Your Books Up and Running

This book is is a handy reference guide for entrepreneurs regarding how to select an accounting system, get a good set of books up and running, interface with external finance/operating systems, and avoid some common accounting pitfalls. It is a conveniently organized source of basic system information that can be used to assess, implement, and manage a financial operating system. The ultimate goal is for the new business owner to have a stable accounting system available to manage finances by the time the owner says, "I'm ready to start making money!"

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It's simple if you follow the 3-Step Process presented. First, you select the right finance system using a systems requirements checklist. Next, you set-up a Chart of Accounts, the backbone of every Finance Keeping system. And then, you learn how a basic accounting system interfaces with external systems you might want to use. And before you go live with this system, we take a look at some common accounting pitfalls of new business owners. We talk about how to record transactions like compensation to owners, cash infusions, loans, inventory purchases, retail sales transactions, and a whole lot more. 

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So---if you're a new business owner who wants to make sure your business is profitable and you are willing to spend some time upfront learning a bit about managing finances, then this  simple "How To" reference guide is the perfect solution for you!

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