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Webinar for Smart Bookkeeping Workshop

Published about 1 year ago • 1 min read

Join our Tidy Books - Smart Bookkeeping for Music Teachers Workshop happening this Thursday, July 17th at 10am Central!

Presented by: Charles Harris, CPA

If your method for bookkeeping has been “whatever my bank account says,” and you’re ready to get a clearer picture of your finances (and less stress at tax time), this workshop is for you.

In this webinar, we’ll cover:

  • Why tidy books are essential (even if your studio is small)
  • Why relying on your bank balance alone can lead you astray
  • The most common bookkeeping mistakes studio owners make
  • What clean financial records can tell you about your business
  • When to consider hiring a bookkeeper

You don’t need fancy software or a finance degree—just curiosity and a desire to get your studio in financial shape.

Register now at https://www.musicstudiostartup.com/tidybooks​

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