Built for Complete Beginners

No prior bookkeeping or accounting knowledge needed. This course starts from absolute basics and explains everything in plain English, so you never feel lost, rushed, or expected to “already know” how business finances work.

Confidence Before Complexity

This isn’t about spreadsheets, formulas, or financial jargon. It’s about understanding what’s going on with your money, building simple habits, and feeling calm and in control — even if numbers usually make you nervous.

Practical Skills You Can Use Immediately

You’ll learn how to record income and expenses properly, keep clear records, and avoid common beginner mistakes. Everything is designed to be realistic, manageable, and useful from day one — not theoretical or overwhelming.

About the course

Bookkeeping Basics for UK Start-Up Businesses is designed specifically for people who don’t come from financial backgrounds and want to manage their business finances properly — without jargon, panic, or complicated systems. This course starts at the very beginning. Nothing is assumed. Nothing is rushed. You’ll learn what bookkeeping actually is, what records you need to keep, how to track income and expenses clearly, and how to build simple habits that keep you organised and compliant from day one. Everything is explained in plain English, with a focus on understanding rather than memorising rules. If you’ve been putting things off because you’re worried about making mistakes, not understanding the language, or feeling judged for not knowing enough, those concerns are addressed head-on. This course is about confidence before complexity — helping you feel calm, informed, and in control of your business finances. The practical skills you gain here will: Help you avoid common beginner mistakes Make tax and year-end far less stressful Prepare you to work confidently with software, accountants, or advisers later on Give you clarity over what’s happening with your money This course is fully online and self-paced, with short video introductions, clear reading materials, and gentle reflective prompts to support learning and confidence-building. It’s designed to fit around real life — not add pressure to it. If you’re ready to stop avoiding your finances and start understanding them, you can enrol now and begin building solid foundations for your business. 👉 Enrol today and take the first calm, confident step towards managing your business finances properly.

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I wish I’d found this course the day I registered my business. The modules on VAT and allowable expenses saved me hours of Googling and potentially hundreds of pounds in errors. Clear, concise, and specifically tailored to the UK market—highly recommended!
Sharon

Working mom/Army Wife

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Curriculum

6 Chapters · 28 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to the course

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      Eligibility

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      Eligibilty Form

  2. 2

    🧩 MODULE 1 Welcome to Bookkeeping (You’ve Got This)

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      Introduction

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      Video overview

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      📖 Additional Reading Material for your reference.

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      Time for reflection

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      Knowledge Check

  3. 3

    🧩 MODULE 2 Business Money vs Personal Money (Why Separation Matters)

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      Introduction

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      Video overview

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      📖 Additional Reading Material for your reference.

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      Time for reflection

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      Knowledge Check

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    🧩 MODULE 3 Understanding Income (What Counts — and When)

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      Introduction

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      Video overview

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      📖 Additional Reading Material for your reference.

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      Time for reflection

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      Knowledge Check

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    🧩 MODULE 4 Understanding Expenses (What You Can Claim — and What You Can’t)

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      Introduction

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      Video overview

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      📖 Additional Reading Material for your reference.

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      Knowledge Check

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    🧩 MODULE 5 Simple Record-Keeping Systems (Building Habits That Stick)

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      Introduction

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      Video overview

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      📖 Additional Reading Material for your reference.

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      Time for reflection

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      Knowledge Check

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      Course Summary

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      Congratulations! 👏👏🎓🎓

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