Have you ever dreamed of starting your own Bookkeeping business? Many years ago Benjamin Franklin said, "There is nothing certain in life except death and taxes." This is still true today. According to the laws of the Internal Revenue Service, businesses "must keep adequate accounting records." This course, offered by our accredited school partners, will help guide you through the process of starting and growing your business. First, you will cover the initial steps to starting your business from choosing a name to selecting the type of entity and more. Marketing your business is key and in this course, you will learn how to utilize social media and important aspects of your branded website. Other topics include developing a clientele list, legal and ethical issues and other resources - all geared to helping you build the successful business of your dreams. Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!
Start Your Own Bookkeeping Business Module 1
Start-Up Considerations
People start their own businesses for a variety of reasons. What is your motivation for starting your own home-based business? Balancing work and family can be somewhat challenging, but with your dedication, vision and knowledge of how to successfully run a business, you will succeed. This module will take you through starter business challenges and methods to use in your new bookkeeping business.
How the Industry Has Changed
Why Be a Home-Based Business?
Balancing Work and Family
What is Your Vision for the Business
Methods to Get Started
Start Your Own Bookkeeping Business Module 2
Setting Up Your Business
Module two will offer tips and suggestions in how to write your business plan. Additionally, we will go through the sequence of steps needed to establish your business identity. Setting up your home office is key to an organized and successful home business. In this module, we will discuss some ideas as to how to set up your home office. We will also explore some of the key technology items to consider when getting started.
Tools and Resources for Writing the Plan
Establish Your Business Identity
Marketing Materials
Set Up Your Home Office
Technology: Computer, Software, and Other Equipment
Start Your Own Bookkeeping Business Module 3
Training, Experience and Marketing
In module three, we will look at what you can do to help your business stand out from the crowd. Bookkeeping certification could be just what you need to advance your business. We will discuss the career outlook for bookkeepers and the differences in certification types. Today, businesses heavily rely on social media and only marketing to advertise their brand. In this module, we will discuss strategies to use in your marketing campaign.
Bookkeeper Certification
Your Brand
Contact List for Marketing
Your Website
Online Marketing and Social Media
Start Your Own Bookkeeping Business Module 4
Financial Considerations and Client-Management
Module four will focus on the financial considerations and client management areas of your business. Part of our focus will be on billing policies and terms and how to easily manage accounts. We will share what type of software available to you to help with this process. The last part of module four will go over the regulations for preparing taxes and how to follow the boards of accountancy in your state.
Billing Policies and Terms
Manage Accounts Receivable and Collections
Client-Acceptance and Retention Policies
Systems and Procedures
State Boards of Accountancy and Regulations for Tax Professionals
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
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