I took a Quickbooks class today, and after the initial rush of thinking I learned how to use the bookkeeping program, I am now home and feeling as confused as ever about how to keep better books for my business! Quickbooks Simple Start or Pro? Paper or Plastic?
Sigh. Next week I will take an intro to bookeeping class. I don't know why the accounting is such a mental block for me... unless it is because I am actually afraid to look at the numbers for my business. Am I clinging to the idea that it is still a "hobby"? Am I afraid to find out that I am actually not running my business well?
What I'd love is to have someone sit me down and walk through imputing a months' worth of orders and expenses and do a reconcilliation.
Anyone, anyone? Anyone else have the bookkeeping blues?
Important resources for Small Business Owners:
The Small Business Administration (with SCORE advisors and great classes in your area): http://www.sba.gov
In San Francisco, the SF Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center. You know, do work on stuff like business plans. I have not visited here, but I hear good things: http://www.rencenter.org/home.htm
Sigh. Next week I will take an intro to bookeeping class. I don't know why the accounting is such a mental block for me... unless it is because I am actually afraid to look at the numbers for my business. Am I clinging to the idea that it is still a "hobby"? Am I afraid to find out that I am actually not running my business well?
What I'd love is to have someone sit me down and walk through imputing a months' worth of orders and expenses and do a reconcilliation.
Anyone, anyone? Anyone else have the bookkeeping blues?
Important resources for Small Business Owners:
The Small Business Administration (with SCORE advisors and great classes in your area): http://www.sba.gov
In San Francisco, the SF Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center. You know, do work on stuff like business plans. I have not visited here, but I hear good things: http://www.rencenter.org/home.htm
For a (much) less expensive alternative, I found these Franco Sarto shoes on Zappos.com: 
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