Books by Veechi Curtis

Take the stress out of bookkeeping with this bestselling guide!Warren Buffet has called accounting 'the language of business' - the less well you speak it, the less likely you are to succeed. But there's no need to be intimidated: Bookkeeping for Dummies, 3rd Australian Edition is here to help make - and keep - you fluent. Whether you're a small business owner who's beginning to grapple with concepts and terminology, or a bookkeeping professional who wants to stay on track with the latest software or regulations, this bestseller will help you keep your business on the right side of the ledger.Written in friendly, easy-to-follow style by leading financial tech author and instructor Veechi Curtis, this comprehensively updated guide has you covered: from the basics--understanding the lingo and recording income vs. expenses--all the way to Cloud accounting and conforming to the latest BAS legal requirements.* Master the essentials, from recording transactions to payroll* Choose and use the right software* Allocate difficult-to-code transactions more easily* Pass certified courses with flying coloursWhatever your needs, this practical guide will keep you out of the red and ensure all your numbers add up flawlessly - every time.

Get inspired to build a profitable business with this essential guideIn the latest edition of this bestselling and authoritative reference, Small Business For Dummies explains how to set your business on the path for success. Using this guide, you'll discover how to nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, build a winning edge over your competitors, and respond to the increasing challenges of everyday business.From the basics of setting up a budget to working out your exit plan, this book explains how to grow a profitable business that responds quickly to opportunities. You'll learn how to identify what's different about your business, and how you can use this knowledge to build your brand and generate above-average profits.This new edition also covers:* Using business plans to stay one step ahead* Building positive teams and managing employees* Creating financial projections that actually work* Attracting the kind of customers you really want* Expanding your online presenceWhether you're a small business veteran or new to the game, this guide provides practical advice and inspirational guidance for every step along the way.

The big ideas that you'll need to run your small businessSo, you've decided to take the plunge into being an entrepreneur. (Congratulations, by the way!) Do you need advice about business structures, marketing, hiring employees, keeping the books or modelling financial scenarios? You can do it all, with Getting Started in Small Business For Dummies. Turn your bright idea into a real-world success and have fun while you're at it!Planning is the trick for succeeding in small business. This process needn't be daunting, especially if you can get the timing right, pick a strategy that works and chart a sound financial course. And if your best-laid plans go sideways, there's always hope, and a practical way forward, right inside this book.* Decide whether small business ownership is right for you, and assess the viability of your business idea* Devise a clear strategy so you can get ahead of the competition* Master the marketing must-haves to build a successful brand* Find that extra bit of profit with smart business decisions* Hire the right employees and build a winning teamThis latest edition is fully updated to respond to Australia's rapidly changing business environment, delivering an easy-to-understand guide which will help you get your business off the ground!

* Get across the bookkeeping basics* Manage GST and customer invoicing* Generate financial reportsLearn the basics and take the stress out of bookkeeping!Whether you're new to the world of bookkeeping or looking for a refresher on bookkeeping fundamentals, this is the book for you. From information on how GST works through to recording everyday transactions and creating reports, this straightforward, jargon-free guide will break down the basics of bookkeeping and help you keep the finances of any business, no matter how large or small, on the right side of the ledger.Inside...* Build a list of accounts* Plan your bookkeeping schedule* Record receipts and sales* Choose the best software* Understand GST* Generate financial reports* Manage employee payroll* Troubleshoot tricky situations

Everything you need to know to design a profitable business plan Whether you're starting a new business or you ve been trading for a while, Creating a Business Plan For Dummies covers everything you need to know.

All the basics you need to design a successful business plan Whether you're starting your first business or you're a serial entrepreneur, you know how important a good business plan is to your business's ultimate success. Bad or non-existent business plans are a primary cause of business failure.