Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
  • In this video, we explain basic bookkeeping for small business owners. FREE Excel Income Statement template to do your own bookkeeping: bit.ly/3ftOLyb
    To all the entrepreneurs rolling up their sleeves to do their own bookkeeping, we salute you! This is for you.
    We walk you through the basics of what bookkeeping is, why it matters, and the seven key steps to getting your own bookkeeping process off the ground.
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    Let us know your thoughts about bookkeeping for small business owners in the comments below, and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more helpful tips for small business owners.
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    Timestamps:
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:28 - Definition of bookkeeping
    0:43 - Why bookkeeping matters
    2:24 - Separating business and personal expenses
    2:54 - Choosing between single entry and double-entry accounting
    4:04 - Choosing between the cash and accrual method of accounting
    4:46 - Choosing a bookkeeping system
    6:01 - Organizing and storing documents
    6:43 - Making bookkeeping a habit
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    How Bench Can Help:
    Try us for free - we’ll do one month of your bookkeeping and prepare a set of financial statements for you to keep: bit.ly/2Wt6MoY
    With Bench, you get a bookkeeping team to complete your monthly books and help you make decisions to support the best interests of your business. We’ve helped thousands of small business owners take back more time to focus on doing what they love! With Bench on your team, you’ll have properly completed books to help you:
    1. Get real-time insights into the financial health of your business
    2. Manage your expenses with detailed expense tracking
    3. Use bookkeeping records for loan applications and loan forgiveness
    4. File your taxes at tax time with our annual financial package, and make the most of your tax deductions
    Plus, if you ever have questions, your dedicated team of experts are just a quick message away in the Bench app.
    ***
    About Bench:
    We're an online bookkeeping and tax prep service powered by real humans. With Bench, you get a dedicated team of experts to track every detail for you. Your bookkeeping team imports bank statements, categorizes transactions, and prepares financial statements every month. Come tax season, we can handle the tax prep and filing, and even offer year-round tax advisory support.
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  • @BenchCo
    @BenchCo  3 роки тому +59

    Try us for free - we’ll do one month of your bookkeeping and prepare a set of financial statements for you to keep: bit.ly/3s9voOu​​
    With Bench, you get a bookkeeping team to complete your monthly books and help you make decisions to support the best interests of your business. We’ve helped thousands of small business owners take back more time to focus on doing what they love! With Bench on your team, you’ll have properly completed books to help you:
    1. Get real-time insights into the financial health of your business
    2. Manage your expenses with detailed expense tracking
    3. Use bookkeeping records for loan applications and loan forgiveness
    4. File your taxes at tax time with our annual financial package, and make the most of your tax deductions
    Plus, if you ever have questions, your dedicated team of experts are just a quick message away in the Bench app.

  • @tiffanywangui568
    @tiffanywangui568 Рік тому +39

    No one has ever explained book keeping in a better way than this. Just perfect

  • @NadiaEaazy
    @NadiaEaazy 3 роки тому +374

    I love that I didn’t have to pay to take a course when she literally just spelled it out. Win for UA-cam.

    • @edbabine
      @edbabine 2 роки тому

      @Dom lol

    • @marionforge2769
      @marionforge2769 2 роки тому

      @Dom lol hahaha

    • @husseinalbaiaty
      @husseinalbaiaty 2 роки тому

      ✊🏾

    • @AC-mp7cx
      @AC-mp7cx 2 роки тому

      @Dom jesus is a white blue eyed woman?

    • @donmiguel3790
      @donmiguel3790 Рік тому +1

      @Dom Nice compliment Dom, but: Jesus was a man; JC supposedly had a beard as an older adult; and no pictures were ever taken of Jesus at the time he roamed the earth. Furthermore, cameras didn't exist then! All images were recollections or descriptions from old ancient stories, teachings or writings, is my educated guess.

  • @ElliotBrownJingles
    @ElliotBrownJingles Рік тому +21

    You had me at "bookkeeping may not be the most exciting thing ever". That touched the core of my crushed soul.

  • @kuzykn
    @kuzykn 4 роки тому +551

    This lady is perfect for tutorials! Please upload more!!! She has such a great voice, it is clear and concise and easy to follow along with. Thank you!!!!

    • @313pookie313
      @313pookie313 3 роки тому +9

      Yes, I agree that her speaking voice was pleasant to listen to. Believe me, if I am at a lecture and the orator has a horrid voice, I can't concentrate on the material.

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      @shen7630 3 роки тому +3

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      @anooshkhanyounuskhan1718 3 роки тому

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  • @morganwheeler7417
    @morganwheeler7417 2 роки тому +54

    I'd give it 10 thumbs up if I could. Straight to content, organized delivery, accurate info, clear animated delivery.

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      @michaelsimmons4883 Рік тому +2

      I wish i had two more arms so I could give this video four thumbs up!

  • @ericcorvers1743
    @ericcorvers1743 3 роки тому +128

    This girl has found her calling... amazing delivery. So concise and engaging. Not surprising Bench is in Vancouver! Your videos are going to make self-learning basic bookkeeping & accounting for our new small business corp way easier! Thank you.

    • @BenchCo
      @BenchCo  3 роки тому +5

      Thanks Eric!

  • @Miragent
    @Miragent 3 роки тому +77

    Damn, this is better than my whole semester on financial accounting on college.

    • @keystoneplumber
      @keystoneplumber 2 роки тому

      Because college professors are more worried about pushing socialism and 400 genders

  • @IlonaJosiane
    @IlonaJosiane 21 день тому

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  • @JonathanBgx
    @JonathanBgx 4 роки тому +240

    Why doesn't the school teach accounting like that? I think everyone would like the subject today.
    Thanks, Bench for the video.

    • @blast2686
      @blast2686 4 роки тому +32

      cuz a school isn't a place to learn but a place to memorize and answer standardised tests

    • @StudentLearning737
      @StudentLearning737 3 роки тому +5

      maybe because they fear that if they sound too simple they will lose self respect and credit. beats me.

    • @peted2770
      @peted2770 3 роки тому +12

      Our economy is based on the majority of people being in debt. The more financially intelligent you are the less likely you will be up to your eyeballs in debt.

    • @josebessette3875
      @josebessette3875 3 роки тому

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  • @ecombalance3501
    @ecombalance3501 6 місяців тому +3

    Your video made bookkeeping a lot easier and more interesting to learn! Bookkeeping is definitely important to keep track of financial transactions, especially for small businesses.

  • @TheSignseeker
    @TheSignseeker 3 роки тому +8

    Clearest, calmest vid on intro to accounting on the interwebs. Bravo!

  • @Victoria-Ru45
    @Victoria-Ru45 Рік тому +5

    Her style in communicating the material was clear and concise and organized. Explained concepts well for a beginner's preview of what to expect in the course.

  • @jayeetachoudhury7416
    @jayeetachoudhury7416 3 роки тому +10

    The way you explained everything so clearly, its simply great. The whole presentation is beautiful.

  • @NokthulaMadondo
    @NokthulaMadondo 5 років тому +7

    I am busy preparing to file and was one of those people that didn't pay attention to the books. I have literally pulled out every hair from my head trying to figure this book keeping thing out. Benchmark's income statement gave me a head start and their blog posts helped me wrap my head around some of the accounting terms. Now I know exactly what to do and habits to build around my book keeping.

  • @TayNorrel
    @TayNorrel 2 роки тому +11

    Wow! Call me a “dummy” but you just explained why I “thought” bookkeeping for my company was so complicated and I’m not even done watching! Thank you!!!!

  • @dezigeorge
    @dezigeorge 3 роки тому +1

    Another genius, who can share information in a simple, easy to understand for us. Thank you.

  • @aroldoacevedo8293
    @aroldoacevedo8293 Рік тому +7

    This video is very helpful and easy to understand! The way she described the process made it so easy too understand and it did not sound too complicated like other videos!

  • @hankclements1602
    @hankclements1602 4 роки тому +21

    Thank you! This was a great video! Amazing how you managed not to bore me and to keep me absorbed for what otherwise, become a turn the page moment! You made it simple to do and encouraging for anyone to stay and learn to do their own bookkeeping. I'm enlightened by the worst-case scenario, Bench is there to grab onto and hold the torch to light the way or Bench will just take it on for you altogether. :)

    • @newsmasala701
      @newsmasala701 4 роки тому +1

      There are us too, this video helped us

  • @MrTuancuongac5
    @MrTuancuongac5 3 роки тому +4

    8 mins explanation worth 8 hours studying. Thank you so much!

  • @bythewindow-soapcraftbouti2686
    @bythewindow-soapcraftbouti2686 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you for this video and keeping it simple!

  • @kevweeru8477
    @kevweeru8477 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much for the video. It’s given me a lot more confidence for my new business.

  • @lisaoldwithsomanywhys5487
    @lisaoldwithsomanywhys5487 3 роки тому +1

    thank you for being thorough & keeping simple.

  • @newsmasala701
    @newsmasala701 4 роки тому +1

    First video that explains you clearly and to the point

  • @williamjamesayers7719
    @williamjamesayers7719 3 роки тому +3

    This tutorial was very well done and very concise on the 'rules' or 'habits' of bookkeeping that would/could make it easy.

  • @michellelambert9912
    @michellelambert9912 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Bench, as a startup Entrepreneur it's been a fun journey.

  • @franzjones7392
    @franzjones7392 3 роки тому +3

    Her professionalism is off the charts....

  • @just_toko
    @just_toko 2 роки тому +1

    This is everything I didn't know I was looking for. My books have been giving me headaches. Funny thing is I watched this video about a year ago, downloaded the spreadsheet and never looked at it again smh 🤦🏾‍♀. I kept a running list of my expenses but it didn't have the income statement generator and I struggled to figure out how to categorize some of the expenses. The sheet you provide answers all the questions I had 🙄. Thank you for providing us with it.

  • @adeoroisrael1430
    @adeoroisrael1430 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing delivery by all standards. Makes it interesting to want to learn. A wonderful ambassador for Bench, Thanks.

  • @TheHotpinklollipop
    @TheHotpinklollipop 4 роки тому +24

    this video helped so much and im generally slow when it comes to accounting and numbers thank you so much ^_^

  • @wesszep9865
    @wesszep9865 3 роки тому +11

    Heartwarming encouragement, thank you a lot

  • @sightseer1027
    @sightseer1027 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you. I'm an accounting student and I learned so much things from your channel. 🙂

  • @mesmerizingstars
    @mesmerizingstars 5 місяців тому

    Wow thank you!! I just got a bookkeeping job recently and am waiting for my first day soon, you explained everything so well and I will be coming back to take more notes! Thank you very much ☺️

  • @ryanm.mclaren9543
    @ryanm.mclaren9543 4 роки тому +53

    She's so engaging. Thanks for the video.

  • @rogeliosoto4074
    @rogeliosoto4074 Рік тому +4

    I don’t know too much about accounting. But this explanation is just great: clear and to the point!👍

  • @christinemoore8470
    @christinemoore8470 5 років тому +8

    Wow! Thank you! This video was not only inspiring, but very helpful! Thank you!!!!

    • @rakhiganesh8581
      @rakhiganesh8581 3 роки тому

      Gitpac provides the best computerised accounting and bookkeeping services for business transactions to assure that the accounts are prepared in accordance with law.
      www.gitpac.me

  • @petermativo_gbbs130
    @petermativo_gbbs130 4 роки тому +2

    Waaaow what I was looking for..
    I love the clarity.Thanks

  • @1STBUCKLEY
    @1STBUCKLEY 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, such a calm, precise professional presentation. Thank you

  • @nanyrodriguez3320
    @nanyrodriguez3320 5 років тому +10

    Thanks for this video, God bless!

  • @csr9408
    @csr9408 4 роки тому +22

    Great information! As an entrepreneur, I like earning the money, making the invoice and deposits - I don't so much like the rest of it but realize the importance of the task. I highly recommend utilizing a bookkeeping service as they are normally very affordable! It will free you (the owner) up to do what you do best..... and the bookkeeper can do what they do best!
    This is a great overview video! Well done!

    • @vinniechan
      @vinniechan 4 роки тому +1

      what you get out of your bookkeeping (your management account) gives insight to your business.
      of course u need to get through the boring stage of bookkeeping first

    • @inea815
      @inea815 4 роки тому

      Well said. I think accountants are for doing the numbers so the owner can focus on what they do best!

    • @taneshiabennett4812
      @taneshiabennett4812 Рік тому

      Do you have a bookkeeper?

  • @JeffDuhon
    @JeffDuhon 5 років тому +8

    Incredible program that has changed my life.

  • @josephinebardot8403
    @josephinebardot8403 5 місяців тому

    I watch this video over and over. So much information in this video - thank you for this.

  • @coolempath
    @coolempath 4 роки тому +20

    Impeccable! Perfect content, perfect delivery perfect pitch. Thank you :)

  • @afternoon222
    @afternoon222 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for this video--so helpful!

  • @nicreates_
    @nicreates_ 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for all these information!

  • @evolutionclouds
    @evolutionclouds 4 роки тому

    Great little video We are a small bookkeeping business and trainers in Australia I will use some of these tips when training my small businesses here! 👍👍👍

  • @StaticBlaster
    @StaticBlaster 4 роки тому +5

    Informative for the layman such as myself. Thank you for the financial information.

  • @judithjoshua2192
    @judithjoshua2192 3 роки тому +18

    Wow!
    Just started my own small business and I am struggling with book keeping. I have learnt so much.
    Thank you!

  • @Billybob-sh1hx
    @Billybob-sh1hx Рік тому

    positive energy goes a long way thx for being awesome aiden

  • @stefaniabernard5965
    @stefaniabernard5965 3 роки тому +6

    This really help me in book keeping.

  • @dshep7850
    @dshep7850 3 роки тому +3

    Quite informative and easy to understand. Thanks so much, I enjoyed it.

  • @nikapurwati3376
    @nikapurwati3376 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks your video , I don't have experiences for bookeping but the company accept me,so I must much learning

  • @cynthiakerford4458
    @cynthiakerford4458 4 роки тому +5

    Truly concise and easy to understand. S
    he is perfect for tutorials! Please upload more!!! She has such a great voice, it is clear and concise and easy to follow along with. Thank you!!!!

  • @CourtneyBerry
    @CourtneyBerry 3 роки тому +2

    This is the FIRST excel spreadsheet I've downloaded that has actually made my bookkeeping SIMPLE! I was starting to think they didn't exist. I'm so glad I found this channel.

    • @BenchCo
      @BenchCo  3 роки тому

      Glad to hear you found our diy bookkeeping spreadsheet helpful Courtney! We hope you stick around for more helpful videos :)

    • @evelynmelchor7793
      @evelynmelchor7793 3 роки тому

      I downloaded the spreadsheet as well but i have more than 603 transactions and cant seem to fix the problem so that they can keep adding up. Were you able to fix it? If so I’d appreciate the help !

    • @joycesandusky4302
      @joycesandusky4302 Рік тому

      Why can’t I find the Excel template? Where did you go to find the template? Also, I agree with the positive comments about this video. It’s excellent!

  • @dejiyussuftalk1809
    @dejiyussuftalk1809 4 роки тому +2

    Thank You Bench this was very very helpful. I guess I will stick to Wave accounting

  • @yeahright2449
    @yeahright2449 Рік тому

    If I decide to use a bookkeeping service I will consider Bench first because of this video. Thank you

  • @aryanasmith4426
    @aryanasmith4426 11 місяців тому

    Great video! Some key points were highlighted that I hadn't heard anyone else discuss. Thank you!

  • @reachreporting
    @reachreporting 2 роки тому

    This is fantastic. Very clean and precise.

  • @trustafc5268
    @trustafc5268 Рік тому

    You are the prettiest account teacher i ever saw in my life ❤️❤️

  • @TeraMeraSaath
    @TeraMeraSaath 3 роки тому +1

    How clearly she explained.. amazing

  • @kennethomotayo6739
    @kennethomotayo6739 3 роки тому

    i love this video, so easy and descriptive , you also provide the audience materials to download

  • @maicaona1458
    @maicaona1458 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video and for the templates!

  • @sherrybuttron1479
    @sherrybuttron1479 5 років тому +2

    very helpful , great for a refresher!

  • @wehilanidemello4584
    @wehilanidemello4584 2 роки тому

    Thank you for simplifying! God Bless

  • @etornamtsyawo6407
    @etornamtsyawo6407 2 роки тому +1

    I just started my business and the whole bookkeeping thing was just turning my head around. Lots of info here. I'll implement every step and see how it goes

    • @BenchCo
      @BenchCo  2 роки тому

      Hi Etornam, glad to hear you found this video useful! For more helpful tips and resources for doing your own bookkeeping, be sure to visit the Bench blog: bit.ly/3lOk4op

    • @fearlezz365
      @fearlezz365 2 роки тому

      I’m just starting my own business and all this is new to me..if u have any extra pointers I’m all ears ..

  • @SAHIRKM
    @SAHIRKM Рік тому

    got a better understanding of the basics of small business owners. thank you

  • @Gul_Jee
    @Gul_Jee 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing video, very informative and easy to understand. She rocks

  • @am_vicki_gee
    @am_vicki_gee 3 роки тому

    What makes this video great is how she speaks. Her body language. She is good

  • @MojisolaAkinbobola
    @MojisolaAkinbobola 4 роки тому +40

    I benefited from this a whole lot. Thank you Bench!

    • @gabscoestate
      @gabscoestate 4 роки тому

      Isé nlá lose

    • @rakhiganesh8581
      @rakhiganesh8581 3 роки тому

      Gitpac provides the best computerised accounting and bookkeeping services for business transactions to assure that the accounts are prepared in accordance with law.
      www.gitpac.me

  • @MakeMoneyWorldWide
    @MakeMoneyWorldWide 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you 😊 for the amazing insight and basic information that ties a bit of the accounting component. Excellent work!

  • @drosarecords
    @drosarecords 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video! Great information!

  • @seabreezetradingco2394
    @seabreezetradingco2394 3 роки тому

    Great general overview video! (She is a great presenter! Great voice!)

  • @rafaelandriano8121
    @rafaelandriano8121 3 роки тому +2

    What a video, may the lord bless this lady and her team! REAL MVP I'm about to see my first £million

  • @joarmape6471
    @joarmape6471 4 роки тому

    best bookeeping video for starters !

  • @easypeasynutrition3488
    @easypeasynutrition3488 Рік тому

    This was so wonderful and helpful!! Thank you so much.

  • @user-nw3wl4nx7d
    @user-nw3wl4nx7d 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks, I think you covered all matters things in easy way, thanks so much 🌹

  • @drcloudy
    @drcloudy 5 місяців тому

    This was so helpful, thank you so much!

  • @thebmwsmith
    @thebmwsmith 3 роки тому

    Such a positive vibe lady most informative loved it

  • @rae1467
    @rae1467 3 роки тому

    This was an awesome video. The information was simple and concise and the woman in the video is so relatable and personable. Keep these coming please! Definitely subscribing.

  • @zanek5137
    @zanek5137 2 роки тому +1

    She made a kinda dry topic an absolute delight to watch and learn, subscribed.

    • @BenchCo
      @BenchCo  2 роки тому

      Hi Zane, thanks for subscribing! Glad to hear you found our video helpful :)

  • @anwarwright2807
    @anwarwright2807 11 місяців тому

    She definitely holds her audiences' attention. Great content.

  • @st.toussaint4632
    @st.toussaint4632 2 роки тому

    Such an easy and clear video to follow.

  • @wiseweb463
    @wiseweb463 4 роки тому +1

    Bookkeeping is a crucial part of a business

  • @maksudrahman6858
    @maksudrahman6858 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much! I'm going to use your template. I'm sure it'll be great In Shaa Allah.

  • @yuliyalikhosherst4040
    @yuliyalikhosherst4040 3 місяці тому

    Thank you!!!!
    Very helpful.

  • @thaibistroclub6394
    @thaibistroclub6394 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video. There's a tear in my eye. I didn't know what the hell I was doing. Thanks. I'm going watch all your videos. You're a godsend.

  • @ugochinwachukwu1004
    @ugochinwachukwu1004 3 роки тому +1

    This is very helpful. Thank you for sharing

  • @staciyoung5689
    @staciyoung5689 4 роки тому +2

    So awesome and easy to follow

  • @nickhart4072
    @nickhart4072 3 роки тому

    Best video on this ever... to the point and stayed interesred

  • @upcloseimage
    @upcloseimage 4 роки тому +1

    This is a great introduction video!

  • @jamesperry3837
    @jamesperry3837 Рік тому

    *Awesome! Tysm. Im glad i found this video.*

  • @texuztweety
    @texuztweety 10 місяців тому

    Super helpful insights, thank you!

  • @amandaaires7436
    @amandaaires7436 3 роки тому +2

    This was so educational! Thank you!!

    • @BenchCo
      @BenchCo  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful Amanda!

  • @elitemana9401
    @elitemana9401 4 роки тому +1

    Thank You Bench Accounting

  • @baklilu
    @baklilu 4 роки тому

    So helpful! Thank you

  • @stephengoh5456
    @stephengoh5456 2 роки тому

    Awesome! Love it. Thank you.

  • @SsebulimbaUmar
    @SsebulimbaUmar 7 місяців тому

    Thanks,the ideas meets my consern to my business.🎉

  • @seanellington8395
    @seanellington8395 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. I loved alot

  • @mallepogupavithra1592
    @mallepogupavithra1592 Місяць тому

    It's really helpful to me, thank you ❤.

  • @kimdelaneysurratt6763
    @kimdelaneysurratt6763 4 роки тому +2

    This was great!