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Bookkeeping shouldn't overwhelm.

The Problem:
I've started doing business in 2005, and incorporated my first company at the age of 18 in 2009. And all of this time, I've had this problem: Bookkeeping overwhelms me. No Quickbooks, no Xerox, no nothing really helped alleviate that. Therefore, I want to create a QuaintBooks instead ;-). It should be a solution for all of us who are usually way behind with their taxes.

The main task that is overwhelming for me is the searching of invoices (receipts) to match with your bank transactions. Here in Germany, to do the least, you have to search for the original invoices (receipts) to match with every transaction on your bank accounts. You have to send those invoices to your tax accountant and he'll process them together with your bank statements.

In normal accounting software, I see things like "receipts for 300 transactions missing". And all of the transactions are listed before my eyes. That's like 300 todos for me and that overwhelms me.

The Solution:
I want to create a web-app or maybe (someone suggested) a chat bot, that will take you little step by little step through the preparatory bookkeeping before you can give it to your accountant / tax advisor. It will ask you for one thing at a time and should be a very basic and simple app.

My Background:
I'm available full-time since the new year and my bootstrapped online shop Gold4SMS (sold in 2018) made more than $1.5 million ARR from 2013-2017. I'm 30 years-old and I started selling stuff online at the age of 15. Since 2008, I am working with contractors on web projects.

In a co-founder, I am looking for someone who I'd want to be around, someone who I'd want to be friends with. He could have a technical or a business background.

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    Your proposed solution for overcoming bookkeeping overwhelm sounds promising. Simplifying the process step by step with a web app or chatbot could be a game-changer. If you're looking for a co-founder, I'd be interested in discussing the possibilities further. You can find more about me and my experience on my website: "plyobookkeeping". Let's connect and explore this opportunity together!

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      I've contacted you! Thanks

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    Hi Moritz, 10+ years CFO here, happy to connect [email protected]

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    Hey @nearmint - I am a CFO and also have a great deal of experience with QuickBooks and accounting software. Interested in learning more about what you are building. Feel free to reach out: [email protected]

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    Hey Moritz, daaaamn I've had the exact same problem for years :D And my tax guy hates me. I've also had some ideas around this, so I'd love to chat.

    This is me: https://www.indiehackers.com/post/full-stack-marketer-business-dev-grew-a-startup-from-0-to-1m-in-under-a-year-603cff0d54

    You can add me on Discord: rawl#5278

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      Hey man, I know it has been a long time, but I just added you on Discord! If you're still interested in this, let's chat.

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