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If you are not ready to outsource bookkeeping, but also need some help, this course is your sweet spot.
We will walk you through Xero set-up step-by-step, so your books are clean, compliant, and customized from day one.
Xero From Scratch — Clear Steps, No Guesswork
How to set up your Xero account from the ground up
Connect your bank accounts and payment tools
Create a chart of accounts based on your business type
Invoicing, expenses, and categorization best practices
Set up recurring items and automation features
Run your own financial reports with confidence
Avoid the most common small-business bookkeeping mistakes
All modules are pre-recorded and self-paced — no live attendance required.
This course is designed for:
Solopreneurs and freelancers
Early-stage service providers
Business owners who want to understand their finances
Anyone looking to take control of their books before outsourcing
You don’t need to be a numbers person — just ready to learn.

Includes:
Immediate access to all video lessons
Downloadable guides and checklists
Lifetime access to course materials
Invite-only email list for accounting tips
Option to upgrade to bookkeeping services anytime



A functioning Xero system tailored to your business
A basic understanding of what your numbers mean
Confidence in your day-to-day tracking
Cleaner year-end reports for tax season
A clear foundation for future financial growth
Yes. Your Xero subscription is not included in the course. We will help you choose the right version and get set up.
This course is built for service-based businesses. Product-based businesses may require inventory management not covered in the lessons.
The course is self-paced, but you’ll still get a free 30-minute call at the end to review your setup and ask questions. If you’d like more help afterward, you can book paid support or upgrade to our done-for-you services.
Great. We’ll credit a portion of your course fee toward onboarding if you upgrade within 60 days.

You don’t have to hand everything off yet, but you do need to set it up the right way.
This course teaches you how to build a bookkeeping system that works without hiring a bookkeeper just yet.

Clear financials. Confident decisions.
This site does not provide legal or financial advice.
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