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Does a Business Owner Need an Accounting Background?

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Do you think that it is a good idea for someone who is starting a business to have some type of accounting background or at least have an accountant on staff?

Is it is good idea to use a software program like QuickBooks?

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Having an accounting background could come in handy as a business grows. Small business owners can get by with understanding the basics. As long as a business owner has some ...

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