Bookkeeping and Money Flow Basics

About this episode

Rebecca Foley shares operational tips for starting a sustainable hybrid school, focusing on bookkeeping and financial management.

Operational Tips for Starting a Sustainable Hybrid School In this episode of the Hybrid School Builders Podcast, host Rebecca Foley, a grassroots founder, shares valuable insights for aspiring and current founders of hybrid schools. Rebecca focuses on crucial operational details necessary for establishing a sustainable educational venture. She emphasizes the importance of setting up a separate business bank account, connecting it to a bookkeeping software like Wave Apps or QuickBooks, and diligently labeling financial transactions. Key topics include structuring bank accounts for nonprofits, maintaining financial transparency, distinguishing between program and administrative expenses, and managing event funds effectively. The episode is packed with practical tips to ensure smooth financial operations and sustainable growth for hybrid schools. 00:00 Welcome to the Hybrid School Builders Podcast 00:56 Operational Details for Starting Your Hybrid School 01:42 Setting Up Your Business Bank Account 03:40 Connecting to Bookkeeping Software 04:40 Labeling Transactions for Bookkeeping 09:26 Nonprofit Considerations and Best Practices 15:18 Fundraising and Operational Expenses 18:23…

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca Foley

Topics covered

• bookkeeping
• financial management
• hybrid schools
• nonprofit considerations
• sustainable education
• operational tips

Keywords

• bookkeeping
• financial transparency
• business bank account
• nonprofit
• event funds
• administrative expenses
• fundraising

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wave Apps, QuickBooks

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