LOW-COST EVENT FOR BUSINESS SUPPORT GROUPS!
From Startup to Success: Bookkeeping Essentials for Entrepreneurs

Does your organization support Ontario small businesses in your region? (e.g. SBC, BDC/CDC, Chamber of Commerce, Industry or Networking groups).

Want to offer your clients/members a cool event on a hot topic, for low cost and minimal effort?

BookSmarts* invites you to offer your members or clients this 1.5-hour guided tour of QuickBooks Online™

Here’s what you’ll get:

1. A low-cost, co-branded webinar that you can promote to your members or clients
2. Registration management provided by BookSmarts
3. Follow-up attendee survey results

Here’s what your clients will learn:

From Startup to Success: Bookkeeping Essentials for Entrepreneurs

Starting a business is exciting—but staying on top of your numbers? That’s where many entrepreneurs feel stuck.

This 90-minute workshop is designed to take the overwhelm out of bookkeeping and replace it with clarity, confidence, and practical know-how. Whether you’re just getting started or trying to clean up your current system, you’ll learn the essentials you need to manage your books effectively—without overcomplicating the process.

We’ll walk through the why behind bookkeeping (and why it matters more than just tax time), then break down the core concepts in a way that actually makes sense. You’ll gain insight into setting up your books properly from the start, choosing the right tools (including an introduction to QuickBooks Online), and building simple, sustainable habits to stay organized year-round.

You’ll also learn how to read key financial reports and use them to make smarter business decisions—because bookkeeping isn’t just about tracking the past, it’s about guiding your future.

Along the way, we’ll highlight common mistakes entrepreneurs make (and how to avoid them), share real-world tips you can apply immediately, and give you a clear path forward—whether you plan to DIY your bookkeeping or eventually outsource it.

What you’ll walk away with:

• A solid understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals
• Confidence in setting up and maintaining your books
• Practical workflows and tools to save time
• Insight into your financial reports and what they mean
• Simple habits to keep your business on track all year

The session includes live Q&A, so you can get your specific questions answered and leave feeling supported—not stuck.

If you’re ready to move from guesswork to confidence in your business finances, this workshop is for you.

* BookSmarts is the premier provider of customized setup and training in QuickBooks™ for Ontario small businesses. We train and support business owners and their staff, helping them to become the great bookkeepers their businesses need!