How can I start an online bookkeeping website? ?

[henry]

Hello,
I have a bookkeeping business not online, however, i do have a site. I would like to know how to create or buy a site that would allow me to operate the business fully ONLINE. I would like the site to have an account for each client and then they can scan in there payables or somthing to appeal to clients across state lines or just make it easier....any ideas?

[Olga]

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[raysor]

Well you are not going to get someone here to give you full instructions. You need someone to write a database for you that can be accessed on-line. I know someone who has just set up an on-line self assessment website. I think it was around £10000 but it can handle 100's (if not 1000's of clients). It also debits clients with the fee. I suppose it's all about economies of scale: it won't be a cheap website and will need many clients to make it viable. Contact me if you think I can be of help to you.

[Andrew Strauss]

I think below given steps help you.

1. Write a basic business plan, outlining your business structure, what services you will offer, your fee structure and payment/accounting methods, and who your target market is (for example, businesses, individuals or nonprofits).
2. Consult with a professional Web developer to begin designing ideas for your website, such as how you want the site to look and what features and functions it will have for you as the business owner and for your customers. If you are well-versed in Web design, you may wish to build your own site. Since your business will be conducted online, it is important to have a professional-looking and fully operational website.
3. Generate two or three different names for your business, and begin researching potential domain names for your website. Register your chosen domain name to reserve it. If you have chosen a name similar to another company that does bookkeeping, seek the advice of an attorney knowledgeable in trademarks before registering. This will avoid future problems with the business name you have chosen.
4. Research Web-hosting services to determine which provider offers the functionality, bandwidth and support you will need to maintain your bookkeeping business for the best price. Consult with your Web developer about Web hosts he recommends or the features you need, especially security features if you intend to store your clients' bookkeeping accounts online. Once you've chosen a Web host, your developer should be able to get your site up and running.
5. Obtain the appropriate business license from your local, county or state government. Although your bookkeeping business will be conducted primarily online, you must work somewhere (such as a home office), and most localities require even home-based businesses to have a business license. Depending on your local regulations, you may also need an individual professional license to perform bookkeeping or accounting services. Additionally, if your business is not operating as a sole proprietorship, you must apply to the Internal Revenue Service for a federal employer identification number for tax purposes.
6. Begin marketing your business by placing ads online, creating social media accounts for your business (Facebook, Twitter) or writing a blog related to bookkeeping. Additionally, you should network in traditional ways as well by attending professional conferences and seeking clients in your area.

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