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SUMMARY:Confident Bookkeeping for the Self-Employed
DESCRIPTION:This practical\, jargon-free course from Edventure Frome and the Business Skills Hub is designed for self-employed people\, sole traders and small business owners who want to understand their finances\, stay organised\, and feel more confident dealing with HMRC. \nWhether your records currently live in a spreadsheet\, a notebook\, or a shoebox full of receipts\, this course will help you build a simple bookkeeping system that actually works. \nBook and find out more here: businessskillshub.co.uk/bookkeeping \nThis course is ideal for: \n-Sole traders and self-employed business owners\n-Freelancers and side hustlers\n-Micro-business owners\n-Tradespeople\, carers\, cleaners\, creatives and consultants\n-Anyone completing (or preparing for) Self Assessment\n-Beginners with little or no bookkeeping experience \nNo previous accounting knowledge is needed. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nDuring this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn: \nThe basics of bookkeeping: understand what bookkeeping actually is\, why it matters\, and how good records can reduce stress\, save time\, and help avoid HMRC issues. \nHow money works in your business: learn the difference between turnover and profit\, where tax fits in\, and why having money in the bank doesn’t always mean you can spend it. \nSimple bookkeeping in Excel: follow a live walkthrough showing how to create and use a straightforward income and expenses spreadsheet that keeps your records organised and HMRC-friendly. \nBank reconciliation made easy: learn how to compare your records to your bank statements\, spot missing transactions\, and avoid common mistakes. \nHMRC record-keeping requirements: find out what records you need to keep\, how long to keep them for\, and how bookkeeping feeds directly into your Self Assessment tax return. \nWhen to move beyond spreadsheets: understand when Excel is perfectly suitable and when accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks may save you time and effort. \nLearn what they do\, how they differ from spreadsheets\, and which types of businesses they suit best. \nCourse Outcomes\nBy the end of the course\, you will:\n-Feel more confident managing your business finances\n-Understand the basics of bookkeeping and tax\n-Be able to maintain a simple bookkeeping spreadsheet\n-Know what records HMRC expects you to keep\n-Understand how to avoid common bookkeeping mistakes\n-Know when to seek extra support or move to software\n​\nCourse Format \n-Practical and beginner-friendly\n-Plain English explanations\n-Live demonstrations and walkthroughs\n-Opportunities to ask questions throughout\n-Real-life examples and scenarios \nParticipants are encouraged to follow along during the Excel sections where possible but it is not essential\, so bring your laptops if you have one.\n​\nWhy This Course Works\nMany bookkeeping courses are overly technical or aimed at accountants. This course is different.\nThe focus is on creating a simple\, sustainable system that works in real life for busy self-employed people. No unnecessary jargon. No complicated accounting language. Just practical bookkeeping that helps you stay organised and compliant.
URL:https://www.discoverfrome.co.uk/event/confident-bookkeeping-for-the-self-employed/
LOCATION:Edventure\, The Welshmill Hub\, Frome\, BA11 2LE 
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