Comments on: Keeping the Books: Basic Record Keeping and Accounting for the Successful Small Business http://smallbusinessmarketingstrategy.org/keeping-the-books-basic-record-keeping-and-accounting-for-the-successful-small-business/ Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:20:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: George Elliott http://smallbusinessmarketingstrategy.org/keeping-the-books-basic-record-keeping-and-accounting-for-the-successful-small-business/comment-page-1/#comment-32 George Elliott Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:59:00 +0000 http://smallbusinessmarketingstrategy.org/keeping-the-books-basic-record-keeping-and-accounting-for-the-successful-small-business/#comment-32 Considering the high cost of this book, it was definitely not worth it. Most of the information in this book could have been accessed for free through the IRS. I should have paid attention to the negative reviews that were written by other people to not buy this book. In addition, the entire book deals with single-entry bookkeeping. It tells you that you should hire an accountant or a professional payroll firm to do other types of bookkeeping. Most people like myself, who buy self-help books, are financially challenged, and buy these books to learn how to do everything themselves. We cannot afford to hire outside help. Rating: 1 / 5 Considering the high cost of this book, it was definitely not worth it. Most of the information in this book could have been accessed for free through the IRS. I should have paid attention to the negative reviews that were written by other people to not buy this book. In addition, the entire book deals with single-entry bookkeeping. It tells you that you should hire an accountant or a professional payroll firm to do other types of bookkeeping. Most people like myself, who buy self-help books, are financially challenged, and buy these books to learn how to do everything themselves. We cannot afford to hire outside help.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Anonymous http://smallbusinessmarketingstrategy.org/keeping-the-books-basic-record-keeping-and-accounting-for-the-successful-small-business/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Anonymous Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:23:52 +0000 http://smallbusinessmarketingstrategy.org/keeping-the-books-basic-record-keeping-and-accounting-for-the-successful-small-business/#comment-31 When they say "basic" they mean really, really basic. The book does have some useful sample spreadsheets, like a sample P&L, but the advice is way off base. First off, she recommends you buy a small hardbound journal record in it every thought you have about your business, any expenses, etc. I'm sure her accountant looooves her when she brings this to him every year. Clearly this should not be your primary recordkeeping system. Since this book is about recordkeeping, this serious destroys her credibility.<p>The book is written to a low-tech, low-IQ audience. It might be useful if you have never had a job before or if you're 12 years old. Otherwise, don't even bother. Rating: 2 / 5 When they say “basic” they mean really, really basic. The book does have some useful sample spreadsheets, like a sample P&L, but the advice is way off base. First off, she recommends you buy a small hardbound journal record in it every thought you have about your business, any expenses, etc. I’m sure her accountant looooves her when she brings this to him every year. Clearly this should not be your primary recordkeeping system. Since this book is about recordkeeping, this serious destroys her credibility.

The book is written to a low-tech, low-IQ audience. It might be useful if you have never had a job before or if you’re 12 years old. Otherwise, don’t even bother.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> By: G. Morales http://smallbusinessmarketingstrategy.org/keeping-the-books-basic-record-keeping-and-accounting-for-the-successful-small-business/comment-page-1/#comment-30 G. Morales Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:51:24 +0000 http://smallbusinessmarketingstrategy.org/keeping-the-books-basic-record-keeping-and-accounting-for-the-successful-small-business/#comment-30 This book is good for the basics in bookkeeping. The blank sample forms were useful for me. Rating: 4 / 5 This book is good for the basics in bookkeeping. The blank sample forms were useful for me.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Tracy G. Lloyd http://smallbusinessmarketingstrategy.org/keeping-the-books-basic-record-keeping-and-accounting-for-the-successful-small-business/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Tracy G. Lloyd Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:12:39 +0000 http://smallbusinessmarketingstrategy.org/keeping-the-books-basic-record-keeping-and-accounting-for-the-successful-small-business/#comment-29 Great resource and training tool for bookkeepers. Easy to understand and covers a wide range of information that is very useful for bookkeepers and accountants. Rating: 5 / 5 Great resource and training tool for bookkeepers. Easy to understand and covers a wide range of information that is very useful for bookkeepers and accountants.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: trb http://smallbusinessmarketingstrategy.org/keeping-the-books-basic-record-keeping-and-accounting-for-the-successful-small-business/comment-page-1/#comment-28 trb Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:56:10 +0000 http://smallbusinessmarketingstrategy.org/keeping-the-books-basic-record-keeping-and-accounting-for-the-successful-small-business/#comment-28 This book has been a great guide tool. <br />Helps you understand what you should have for your business even if you have no accounting experience. Very step by step and leads you in the right direction to follow up and increase knowledge. Rating: 5 / 5 This book has been a great guide tool.

Helps you understand what you should have for your business even if you have no accounting experience. Very step by step and leads you in the right direction to follow up and increase knowledge.
Rating: 5 / 5

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