How to Open & Operate a Financially Successful Bookkeeping Business

Are you a whiz with numbers? Do you want to open a business where you can work from your home office, make your own hours, and be your own boss? According to the U.S. Department of Labor�s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual income of a bookkeeper is $30,500 and, as a business owner, you could make even more. Bookkeeping involves a keen eye for detail and an obsession for organization. If you fit this description and you have been thinking about opening your own bookkeeping business, we have a book that will guide you through the process with ease, showing you how to operate with little start-up costs and in a minimal amount time. Whether you will be operating out of your home or you are looking to buy or rent office space, this book can help you with a wealth of start-up information, from how to form and name your business to deciding if this will be a joint venture or if you would rather work solo. Valuable information on forming a Partnership, LLC, Corporation, or becoming a Sole Proprietor, the four types of business formations, is included, and also the legal implications of each. You will find information on the software that you should make sure to buy before getting started, and also how to use the programs and the amount of money you can expect to pay. A special chapter on using QuickBooks� will be included, alongside several chapters on keeping journals, counting sales, and the importance of accuracy in bookkeeping. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms; contracts; worksheets and checklists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations; lists; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, timesaving tools of the trade that no business owner should be without.