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tysfoot · 11-12-2007

Hello people,

Does anyone use excel for keeping your account in order if so could anyone farword me a template as i hate creating templates as ill always miss something out

If you cant post a link on the forum am sure it can be done in the private message bit

Thanks if you can help

**Holohana** · 11-12-2007

tysfoot ive got one that may help. Cant load it up tho!!!

**whitebeam** · 11-12-2007

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Originally Posted by tysfoot

Hello people,

Does anyone use excel for keeping your account in order if so could anyone farword me a template as i hate creating templates as ill always miss something out

If you cant post a link on the forum am sure it can be done in the private message bit

Thanks if you can help

I've tried excel, I've the dummies guide I need Instruction for that,

try quick books simplestart at staples, simple being the operative word

tysfoot · 12-12-2007

ive heard of quickbooks, is it worth buying

**grumpygrouter** · 12-12-2007

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Originally Posted by tysfoot

ive heard of quickbooks, is it worth buying

Quickbooks is OK but I have used MYOB for a number of years. Side by side, I find MYOB just as easy to use but it is more of a "proper" accounting system. I may be wrong but I think MYOB has more "useful" functions for a tradesman, job costing for instance and the fact that you could create a "quote" (read estimate for our purposes) then change it to a confirmed "order"and then when the job is done, issue the final invoice. You don't even need to change any details if the job didn't change, except the final date of course.

I even have my accounts set up to produce a "Completion Certificate" to give with my final invoice, the customer signs it to say they are happy with the work and gives it you back.

Grumpy

PS As there is due to be an upgrade in about Feb 08, ALL MYOB software in the current version is available at half price until 2nd Jan 08!

tysfoot · 12-12-2007

how much is it
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how long have you been trading grumpy, do you work for yourself or do you employ

**grumpygrouter** · 12-12-2007

I became Self Employed in July 1995 doing bookkeeping. I have never employed anyone but I produce payroll for a number of clients every month.

I started my Tiling in April this year and have to operate through a limited company so I don't have to apply VAT to my tiling sales. I am already VAT registered for my accounting business so this is the only way I could avoid being VAT registered.

As for MYOB, check ou this link http://myob.com/servlet/Satellite?c=...755&site=en_UK

Gives current pricing there. You will need to add VAT and carriage of £7.50+ VAT to the price you see there. I would rcommend "Accounting" as the best all round package for "proper" bookkeeping.

Grumpy

tysfoot · 12-12-2007

downloaed the free trial, looks very complecated for just startin out what i want to do, i was hoping someone usin a week to week spreadsheet with breakdown costs stc

**grumpygrouter** · 12-12-2007

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Originally Posted by tysfoot

downloaed the free trial, looks very complecated for just startin out what i want to do, i was hoping someone usin a week to week spreadsheet with breakdown costs stc

It's not as bad as it looks. Like any new software (spreadsheets included) there is a learnigncurve you have to go through. Once you are hrough that it is really very easy to do your books, as long as you do it regularly and don't let it build up.

Even the initial set up is made reasonably easy as there are sample accounts templates you can use, you just need to select the correct one.

What you need to bear in mind is that accounting packages are really just fancy spreadsheets with a "form" front end to try and make things simple.

What do you do when you make an invoice Tysfoot?

Grumpy

tysfoot · 12-12-2007

i dont do anything yet as im new. i have no idea what to do. all i know now is that im keepin all recipts and registerin in the new year. Advice would be great with what to do when to do it and how. you can send me a private message if you need to add anything in.
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for example i do nt have a business bank account yet, do i get one now or wait untill i register.

Am sure there are a lot of other people in my position with a lot of questions ?

I need to make a few calls over xmas to get all the info i need

Matthew77 · 12-12-2007

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Originally Posted by tysfoot

Am sure there are a lot of other people in my position with a lot of questions ?

Just about to start myself in self employment in a months time. I've been self employed before but think i'll need to keep more than just labour receips this time around

tysfoot · 12-12-2007

im after a good spreadsheet that allows for everything and calculates it all out,

Anyone out there