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Accounting and Bookkeeping Resources to Replace or Complement an Accountant
There are many free or low cost accounting solutions that are ideal for crafts businesses.
Keeping accurate and up to date accounts are an essential discipline for all businesses and in most jurisdictions are a legal requirement, however the prospect bookkeeping can make the blood of otherwise rational craft business owners run cold.
Fortunately there are many free and low cost accounting resources available that can help a craft business owner keep on top of this side of their craft business what ever its size.
Some may choose to take care of all of their business accounting themselves, while others may see these resources as an ideal way to keep their affairs in check on a daily basis and use the traditional services of an accountant to take overall responsibility and ensure that the craft business owner is meeting all their legal obligations, but not paying a penny more.
Don't forget to check our our Tax and Funding sections for more finance related information for crafts businesses.
3 Online Business Accounting Software Options +tab
An explanation of Xero, Clarity Accounting and Quickbooks.
Free Bookkeeping, Tax Record Keeping; Freelance +tab
Track your business with free, online bookkeeping software
Tutorial - QuickBooks Simple Start Online - Make It Work for Your Etsy Shop +tab
Downloadable tutorial
Simple Studies Free Online Accounting Course +tab
Online lesson based introduction to accounting with exercises
Basic Terms and Concepts of Accounting +tab
A straightforward explanation of accounting concepts for small businesses
MoneyWorks Accounting Software +tab
Range of business accounting software for Windows and OS X
Etsy Seller Tips: Accounting/Book Keeping from The Cookbook +tab
Accounting information pertinent to Etsy stores
Business Owner's Toolkit: Your Basic Bookkeeping +tab
Takes you through every stage of bookkeeping
Small Business Administration - Finance and Accounting Free Courses +tab
Free online courses include: 1. Finance Primer: Guide to SBA's Loan Guaranty Programs 2. How to Prepare a Loan Package 3. Introduction to Accounting
Free downloadable profit and loss spreadsheet +tab
Plus lots of other information from Accounting Spot Online
