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The Small Business Simple Guide to Finances

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Overview

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AFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

  • Set up and manage a bookkeeping system, including categorizing transactions and reconciling accounts.

  • Understand and fulfill tax responsibilities, such as calculating and paying quarterly estimated taxes.

  • Make informed decisions about business structures, registering businesses, and obtaining necessary identification numbers.

  • Effectively handle payroll and paying contractors.

  • Identify and track small business deductions and expenses.



ABOUT AMY’S CLASS:

This Know Your Worth® course equips students with both practical and conceptual skills to manage small business finances. It addresses common pain points such as confusion over tax obligations, bookkeeping complexities, and choosing the right business structure. Students learn to confidently navigate financial challenges, make informed decisions, and maximize their business's financial health.


This course demystifies key financial concepts and provides actionable steps to organize finances, handle payroll, and optimize deductions. It's designed to empower small business owners with the knowledge and tools needed for financial success.



WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:

  • Small Business Owners

  • Entrepreneurs who identify as creatives

  • Online-based small business owners

  • Artist, Craftspeople, and Influencers

  • Freelance Creatives


ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

I’m Amy, a Certified Public Accountant who works with creative entrepreneurs to make taxes and bookkeeping less stressful. I started my own accounting business after a little bit of soul searching on how I would combine my accounting and tax knowledge with my love for entrepreneurship and pretty things.


Since starting my business, I’ve talked with hundreds of small business owners about their questions as they are in the beginning stages of their businesses. I was constantly hearing “oh Amy, you’ve made this so simple!” and just knew I had to share this knowledge with as many people as possible.


Syllabus

  • The Foundation of Your Business
  • Creating a Usable Bookkeeping System
  • Taxes
  • Get Paid
  • Small Business Deductions
  • Retirement Contributions
  • Income Statements
  • Balance Sheet

Taught by

Amy Northard

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