http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/basic-accounting-blog.html The Basic Accounting Help Blog will keep you up-to-date with the ever-changing world of accounting and small business taxes. en-us basic accounting Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:30:40 GMT Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:30:40 GMT basicaccountinghelp.com http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/accounting_basic.html Accounting basic terms and accounting definitions discussed in detail. Learn accounting 101 basics! Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:30:40 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/index.html Basic accounting explanations and examples for small business owners and accounting students needing help to understand and learn accounting basics. Free accounting software available also. 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Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:35:06 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/tax-planning.html Tax planning end of the year tips for your small business. 6 things you can do to help lower your small business taxes. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:20:26 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/basic_accounting_concepts.html Explanation and examples of basic accounting concepts such as debits and credits and the accounting equation. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:42:04 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/editing_excel_spreadsheet.html Editing excel spreadsheet, Automatic Accounting, is easy with this step-by-step guide for adding and deleting income and expense accounts. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:11:57 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/accounting_ledger.html Examples and tips on how to post to your general accounting ledger. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:27:36 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/accounting_journal_entries.html How to record accounting journal entries explained step by step and in easy to understand language. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:48:14 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/keeping-track-of-business-receipts.html Keeping track of business receipts can be a daunting task. See tips for organizing receipts and keeping track of your business expense in this issue of Small Business Accounting News. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:22:26 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/learn_accounting.html Learn accounting terms and concepts through easy-to-understand accounting examples, illustrations, and videos. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:55:15 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/aboutme.html This page is about me. It tells who I am and why I built this site. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:37:38 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/making-a-budget.html Tips for making a budget for a small business in this tough economy is the subject of this issue of Small Business Accounting News. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:51:49 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/Adding-lines-to-spreadsheets.html Adding lines to spreadsheets. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:17:41 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/business-budget-planning.html Your small business budget planning should not be such a dreaded chore. Learn these simple tips on how to create a budget Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:56 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/income_statement_example.html See a basic income statement example and learn what format to use. Also learn what income statements are used for and why they are so important to your small business. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:27:48 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/accounting_balance_sheet.html Learn what is an accounting balance sheet and what it consist of. Creating a balance sheet for a small business is not that hard with this easy to follow format. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:24:06 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/basic-bookkeeping.html Basic bookkeeping tips and the difference between double entry bookkeeping and single entry bookkeeping is covered in this issue of Small Business Accounting News. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:15:56 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/cost-accounting-basics.html Cost accounting basics can help you grow your small business and make wise decisions regarding your products Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:04:45 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/break-even-point.html Figuring the break-even point for your small business can help you make essential decisions regarding your profits. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:58:53 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/using-evernote.html Tips on how using Evernote, a free small business software, can improve your organization and productivity. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:55:11 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/double-entry-bookkeeping.html Compare a double entry bookkeeping system with a single entry bookkeeping system and see which one will work best for your small business. 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Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:18:28 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/best_small_business_accounting_software.html Choose the best small business accounting software for your business with this accounting software review. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:01:57 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/best_small_business_accounting_software.html Today only (9-20-11) Staples has a $200 instant savings on their QuickBooks Premier 2011 edition and $80 off their QuickBooks Pro 2011! Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:56:02 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/step-by-step-payroll.html Step-by-step payroll guide for setting up a simple payroll system and how to calculate payroll taxes included in these basic payroll instructions. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:45:39 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/small-business-tool.html A wonderful free small business tool is Evernote. This small business software management tool will do everything but wash windows. 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Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:57:28 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/accounts-receivable-instructions.html Accounts Receivable Instructions Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:06:26 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/resources.html Resources and links for small business owners Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:11:49 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/Small_Business_Accounting_News-July_2011.html See Small Business Accounting News July 2011 issue for tips on preparing and using an income tax based income statement. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:08:36 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/petty-cash.html Learn how to set up and maintain a petty cash account in this issue of Small Business Accounting News. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:48:39 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/number_one_accounting_rule.html Learn what the number one accounting rule is for starting and operating a small business. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:44:44 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/small_business_resources.html Small Business Resources - Small Business Accounting News. Features three low cost or free software for small business owners. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:35:28 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/accounting-101.html Discover the basics of small business accounting 101. An important basic accounting principle is keeping business and personal finances separate. Learn the easiest way to do that. Fri, 20 May 2011 20:29:02 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/whitelist.html Add me to your email provider’s whitelist to ensure getting my mail. Wed, 18 May 2011 17:57:49 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/irs_schedule_c.html Filing an IRS schedule C for your small business? Learn how to categorize and deduct your business expenses on Schedule C form. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:50:54 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/irs_form_1099-MISC.html IRS Form 1099-MISC is sent to your small business independent contractors. Learn who is an employee and who is not. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:45:53 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/faq.html This FAQ page answers the questions I am frequently asked about my free accounting spreadsheets and my free newsletter. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:03:37 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/calculate_payroll_taxes.html Learn how to calculate payroll taxes and how to remit them. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:30:21 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/irs_payroll_tax_form.html IRS payroll tax form, W-2, instructions include where to send your cover page and W-2s and where to get the correct forms. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:12:33 GMT http://www.basicaccountinghelp.com/irs_estimated_tax_form.html How to use your IRS estimated tax form. Do you need to pay estimated taxes? Tips for filing your estimated federal income tax. 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