I don't know anything about accounting or bookkeeping.  Is the DIY Bookkeeping Club right for me?

Yes!  In the DIY Bookkeeping Club asking questions is always encouraged!  

If you've never done bookkeeping before, we suggest attending live sessions for at least a couple of months.  Nina will guide you through setting up your accounting software and help you get settled into a routine designed specifically for small business owners doing the bookkeeping themselves. 

You can also use your quarterly free one-on-one check-in with Nina to help you get set up and oriented.

 

When are live work sessions held?

Live work sessions are held on Mondays & Thursdays via Google Meet.  Links to all sessions are included in the weekly newsletter and registration for live sessions is never required.  Show up when it works for you!

Weekly Basics (1 hour)
For staying on top of the day-to-day bookkeeping

Mondays
3pm ET / 2pm CT / 1pm MT / 12pm CT

Thursdays
1pm ET / 12pm / CT / 11am MT / 10am PT

Monthly Review (30 minutes)
Read your reports & keep the books tidy 

1st Thursdays of the month
2pm ET / 1pm CT / 12pm MT / 11am PT

 

How do live sessions work?

• Login to live sessions on Google Meet (linked in each DIYBC newsletter)

• Nina will lead you through a custom bookkeeping routine designed especially for small business owners

• Ask questions at any time during session

 

Do I have to attend every live session?

Nope!  Attending one weekly live session a week is a great way to practice good bookkeeping habits, but it's not required.  Show up for live sessions when and how it works best for you! 

Live sessions are also a great way to "body double" and enjoy some good, old-fashioned social accountability.
 

Also, don't be afraid to drop into a live session to get immediate help if you run into a challenge or bookkeeping question when you've been working on your own. 

 

How do quarterly one-on-one's work?

Every quarter you will receive an email invitation link to schedule your 15 minute one-on-one private session with Nina.  Schedule a time that's convenient for you and have your questions ready when you join the video meeting.  15 minutes usually enough time to answer one big question or two smaller ones. 

You can use your one-on-one time to have Nina look over your books and point out areas that could use cleanup or improvements.  It's also a great time to get live demonstrations of any particularly confusing tasks you're having trouble with.

 

I'm ready to start bookkeeping for my business.  What accounting software should I get?

Hurray for bookkeeping beginnings!  

The club is designed to support all double-entry accounting systems.  Currently Quickbooks Online is Nina's preferred accounting system for growing businesses.  For soloprenuers who intend to stay small, she suggests taking a look at Wave.

 

I just need a little help now and then with a few bookkeeping things.  Should I join the club?

Club membership gives you lots of options for getting personalized help as you need it:

• Drop into any Weekly Basics work session

• Schedule your free quarterly 15 minute one-on-one session with Nina

• Schedule a longer one-on-one session with Nina using your 25% club discount

 

My books are a MESS.  Is the club right for me?

Yes, the club can help you get a fresh start with your bookkeeping.  Nina can guide you through how to reset the books so that you can do them correctly from the beginning of the year onwards.  

If you're looking for historical cleanup for transactions that happened before this year, use your 25% club discount on private consultations to get a customized cleanup plan.

 

I really just want someone to do the bookkeeping for me.  Can you help?

The done-for-you bookkeeping team at Carpetbag Enterprises would love to help you!

 

What is the club's cancelation policy?

Cancel your membership at any time.  Just click the cancel my subscription link at the bottom of the weekly newsletter. Cancelations are effective on the last day of your monthly billing cycle. 

 

How do I login to the club's website?

We know you're busy and website logins are a hassle.  So, instead we send out a weekly newsletter every Monday with links to everything the club offers.  No logins required! 

If you're a club member and you aren't seeing our newsletter arrive each Monday, email us after you've checked your spam filter.