Let's Talk Business Series - Bookkeeping 101: How to Use Wave Accounting

Join the Columbus Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) for an in-person Let’s Talk Business workshop designed to break down the funding landscape in a clear, practical way. In Bookkeeping 101: How to Use Wave Accounting, Small Business Financial Advisor Kulay Mah-Brown will walk participants through the basics of using an accounting software to help them organize their finances and provide solid financials reports when needed.

This session is ideal for business owners who want to understand how to create financial reports that help open opportunities to lending and grants through clear financial reports.

By attending this workshop, participants will:

• Learn how to set up and organize your Wave account, categorize transactions, and establish a consistent bookkeeping process.
• Learn how to use Wave to generate and interpret key financial statements, including the Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet, so you know how your business is performing.
• Understand why separating business and personal expenses matters and how proper transaction categorization can provide a clearer picture of your business's financial health.
• Learn how to use your financial information to monitor revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and identify areas where your business may need to improve.
• Understand how maintaining accurate, organized financial records can help prepare your business for loans, grants, contracts, investors, tax preparation, and future growth opportunities.

This workshop is designed for:

• Entrepreneurs who need a stronger financial foundation
• Owners preparing for funding, contracting, or certification
• Those who feel overwhelmed by financial documents
• Anyone committed to building long-term financial confidence

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Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 South Grant Avenue, Columbus, United States

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