Balance Your Business: Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners Oct. 22

GOEDC and SBDC to Host Balance Your Business: Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners

OWENSBORO, KY (October 5, 2025) – The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) and the Kentucky Small Business Development Center are partnering to host Balance Your Business: Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Brescia University’s Field Center, Room 112.

This hands-on training, led by Amber Ebelhar of Bold Venture Bookkeeping, is designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners build confidence in managing their finances. Participants can choose from two separate sessions (each tailored to where they are in their bookkeeping journey) or attend both for a more complete learning experience. Each session is $15 per person, and a networking lunch from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. is included for attendees of either or both sessions.

Bookkeeping Basics: From Shoebox to Strategy (10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Ideal for beginners or those looking to get organized, this session introduces the basics of bookkeeping, why accurate records are critical, and how business owners can move from simply tracking receipts to achieving true financial clarity.

“Accurate bookkeeping is one of the most important, and often overlooked, foundations of a successful small business,” said Amber Ebelhar of Bold Venture Bookkeeping. “When owners understand their numbers and have sound processes in place, they make better decisions, reduce stress, and build businesses that can scale.”

Networking Lunch (12:00 – 12:30 p.m.)
All participants, regardless of session choice, are invited to enjoy a boxed lunch and connect with other local business owners.

Bookkeeping Next Level: Power Up Your Books (12:30 – 2:00 p.m.)
Designed for business owners who already have some bookkeeping experience or are using (or considering) QuickBooks Online, this session provides hands-on guidance for categorizing transactions, reconciling accounts, and reading reports that support smarter decisions.

“Bookkeeping isn’t just about tax time; it’s about truly understanding your business,” said Jody Hulsey with the Kentucky Small Business Development Center. “This training will help owners gain the clarity they need to make smarter financial decisions all year long.”

Organizers say the workshop is designed to remove the intimidation factor. “Small business owners wear so many hats, and bookkeeping is one of those areas that can feel overwhelming or easy to push aside,” said Jamie Johnson, GOEDC Vice President of Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, and Small Business. “This training is about giving them the confidence and tools to take control of their finances, so they can focus on growth, not just getting by.”

The event is part of GOEDC’s ongoing commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses with practical tools that help businesses start, grow, and thrive in Owensboro.

Registration is now open, and space is limited.

Business owners can choose the best session (or both!) for them and use the link below to register:

About the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation

The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) is committed to fostering economic growth by supporting entrepreneurship, business expansion, and workforce development.

About the Kentucky Small Business Development Center

The Kentucky Small Business Development Center has been assisting the Commonwealth’s small business community for over 40 years. With centers statewide and experienced business coaches, the Kentucky SBDC provides no-cost, confidential business coaching services to existing and start-up businesses.

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance.