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| Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation: Start & Build a Prosperous Bookkeeping, Tax, & Financial Services Business | 
 enlarge | Author: Gordon P. Lewis
Publisher: Acton Circle Pub Co
Category: Book
List Price: $18.95
Buy New: $17.74
You Save: $1.21 (6%)
Buy New/Used from $6.55
Avg. Customer Rating:  (8 reviews)
Sales Rank: 508373
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 0963937170
Dewey Decimal Number: 657
EAN: 9780963937179
ASIN: 0963937170
Publication Date: June 1996
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
All the techniques and information for turning a flair for figures into a highly profitable, well-rounded financial services career. The book considers the advantages and disadvantages of self-employment, looks closely at entrepreneurship, reviews the nuts and bolts and costs of start up, presents the legal requirements, and tells how to acquire adequate computer equipment to do the job right. To build a solid client base, it tells how to analyze cities and towns for bookkeeping service, whether to start fresh or buy a going concern. It tells how much to charge and how to collect and manage the money. Once under way the author discusses work habits that don't run your life, hiring and training employees, diversifying into profitable sidelines, and building a comfortable retirement.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Somewhat useful, but Dated January 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was somewhat useful, but emphasized taxes and a larger business (with office space) too much. It also seems dated.
Michelle L. Long, CPA, MBA
Author of: Successful QuickBooks Consulting: The Comprehensive Guide to Starting and Growing a QuickBooks Consulting Business
Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Member of Intuit's Certified Trainer Network
 Disappointing February 16, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I read this book but the author goes heavily into tax accounting rather than bookkeeping services. If you hate working with taxes and want to learning about starting a home based bookkeepping service for clients, and let their tax accountant do the taxes, don't buy this book. It's not helpful.
Utterly disappointing November 4, 2004
36 out of 36 found this review helpful
After reading the reviews for this book, I was anxious to start reading it right away. Unfortunately,I returned the book the same day I received it. I am in the process of starting a bookkeeping business out of my home and Mr. Lewis's book did not help at all. As I skimmed the book I quickly realized that he prefers tax accounting and a commercial office environment. If you are looking for an overview for setting up shop as a tax accountant, with employees, in an office this book will be perfect.
If you want particulars on starting a home based bookkeeping business keep looking.
 Excellent Advice!! A Must Have!! September 8, 2004
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book for anyone looking "to take the plunge" and establish their own tax and bookkeeping practice. The author gives great advice that is difficult to obtain from other established professionals. Mr. Lewis writes candidly on points such as how to fairly deal with problem clients and which clients to look for. There are also a couple good chapters about market research and the most practical ways to promote your tax business. Although technology has changed quite a bit since the book was written, you get a slight idea of the tools required of the profession. All in all an excellent book. Although most underlying principals haven't changed, I would love to see a second edition that discusses recent technology advances.
They do not cover most of this material in a university accounting class and this book should be a prerequisite for those looking to enter the profession. This book is a must read for the beginner and a nice reference for those of us whose practices are still in its infancy.
Highly recommended!! Well done Gordon!!
Visionary October 17, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book not only gives practical advice on how to start and run a business, but more importantly includes the ethical basis for decision-making. I wish more professionals understood the value and long-term advantage of honesty, compassion and competency. This book reads easily and impacts longterm.
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