Small Business Finance Basics

Accounting can be easy if you know how to use the right tools. Join creativeLIVE instructor Ken Boyd for a three-day introduction to the accounting and QuickBooks skills that are the foundation of every thriving small business.

Ken will cover everything you need to know about understanding and managing your business’s cash flow, to ensure that your business stays profitable and that you have the right amount of money at the right time. You’ll explore the principles of making sound business decisions that both grow your company and protect your bottom line. Ken will also cover best practices for integrating QuickBooks as an accounting tool, from setting up payment and invoicing systems to generating accounting reports to paying your company’s bills, and much more.

Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur ready to learn the basics or a long-time business owner looking to sharpen your skills, this course will give you the tools you need to confidently manage your company’s finances – no stress or guesswork required.

Session 1 January 22, 2014 (5h 33m)

Day 1 Pre-Show
9:00 am - Quickbooks for Creatives
9:30 am - Finance Basics Q&A
10:30 am - Defining Your Financial framework
11:15 am - Creating Your Income Statement
12:45 pm - Diving into Quickbooks
1:15 pm - Basics to Quickbooks
1:45 pm - Basics to Quickbooks Part 2
2:30 pm - Quickbook Review
3:15 pm - Financial Info You Need to Know
Day 1 Wrap Up

Session 2 January 23, 2014 (5h 43m)

Day 2 Pre-Show
9:00 am - Business Formation: Sole Proprietor
9:30 am - Partnerships and Corporations
10:00 am - Business Formation Accounting
11:00 am - Separating Business from Personal
11:30 am - Preventing Theft in Your Business
12:45 pm - Paying Bills in Quickbooks
1:15 pm - Corporation Stocks and Payroll
1:45 pm - Payroll for Small Business
2:30 pm - Assets, Liabilities, and Equity
3:00 pm - Expenses in Quickbooks
3:30 pm - Ratios: Keep Track of Your Business
Day 2 Wrap-Up

Session 3 January 24, 2014 (5h 47m)

Day 3 Pre-Show
9:00 am - Income, Expenses & Generating Profit
9:30 am - Improving & Increasing Your Profit
10:00 am - Job Costing
11:00 am - Optimizing Cash Flow
11:30 am - Cash Inflow & Outflow
12:45 pm - Transactions and Using Reports
1:15 pm - Batch Actions in Quickbooks
1:45 pm - Banking in Quickbooks
2:30 pm - Better Business Decisions: Make vs. Buy
3:00 pm - Budget Amounts & Quickbooks Review
3:30 pm - Overview of Business and Beyond
Day 3 Wrap-Up