This practical session is designed for local small business owners who are starting up or getting their accounting in order and want a simple, stress-free way to manage their books. We’ll cover why bookkeeping is crucial for business success, help you evaluate your bookkeeping options, and walk through a step-by-step online accounting setup using a real-world example. You’ll learn the basics of online accounting, understand what a Chart of Accounts is and how it varies by industry, and leave with clear next steps and the confidence to get started.
Speaker(s): Chelsea Torres, Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center
Co-Sponsor(s): LISC Hampton Roads
Fee: No Cost
All programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the United States.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Full disclosures regarding federal funding are available at https://www.virginiasbdc.org/funding-sources/.
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