See Your Business Clearly.
At Any Point in Time.
A structured book keeping system built for business owners — giving you complete visibility over your finances without complexity or dependency.
GAAP-based
Excel-native
No accountant required
Why It’s Different
Built for owners,
not accountants
Most bookkeeping systems are designed around complex accounting workflows. Know Your Business is built for clarity — giving owners direct control, real-time visibility, and a system they can run themselves.
Owner-First Approach
Designed for business owners, not accounting professionals — simple to use and easy to manage every day.
Real-Time Visibility
Stay updated with your finances as they happen, instead of waiting for end-of-period reports.
Works on Familiar Tools
Built on Excel and office tools you already use — no new software or subscriptions required.
The System Explained
Standard bookkeeping logic, simplified for owners
The system follows the standard bookkeeping workflow — adapted so any business owner can understand and run it without specialist knowledge.
Journals
Record transactions in the right journal daily
General Ledger
Entries flow automatically into the ledger
Trial Balance
Verify all accounts are in balance
Financial Reports
Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss — instantly
Better Decisions
Real-time financial clarity for the owner
Products
Built to fit your business
Every business works differently — your system should too. Built to adapt to your workflow, tools, and growth.
Start with a clean, minimal setup and expand as your business evolves — without changing…
Start with a clean, minimal setup and expand as your business evolves — without changing…
Start with a clean, minimal setup and expand as your business evolves — without changing…
Choose the setup that fits your business
Two systems, designed for different ways of working — simple to start, powerful as you grow.
A complete bookkeeping system for independent business owners
Covers all core bookkeeping needs
Clean, easy-to-use workbook structure
Real-time reports and financial visibility
Suitable for most business types
A complete bookkeeping system for independent business owners
Covers all core bookkeeping needs
Clean, easy-to-use workbook structure
Real-time reports and financial visibility
Suitable for most business types
Platform Availability
Available on the office platform you already use
Know Your Business installs directly into the spreadsheet application you already have — no new software to learn.
Microsoft Excel
Office 365 compatible. Most widely used platform. Higher price reflects Microsoft licence.
Apache OpenOffice
Freeware. The original platform the system was built on. Full compatibility.
LibreOffice
Freeware. Compatible with the Apache conversion. Fully supported.
Get download
Download the system for free
Start managing your business finances with a simple, structured system — no setup complexity, no learning curve.
Insights
Learn how to manage your business better
Simple, practical insights to help you understand bookkeeping and make better financial decisions.
Testimonials
Trusted by business owners
See how businesses are simplifying their finances and gaining better control with Know Your Business.
Jenny Wilson
Small Business Owner
This system completely changed how I track my finances. Everything is clear, organized, and easy to manage without relying on anyone else.
Jenny Wilson
Small Business Owner
This system completely changed how I track my finances. Everything is clear, organized, and easy to manage without relying on anyone else.
Jenny Wilson
Small Business Owner
This system completely changed how I track my finances. Everything is clear, organized, and easy to manage without relying on anyone else.
Still have questions?
Here are the answers most business owners look for.
Is this accounting software?
Designed for business owners, not accounting professionals — simple to use and easy to manage every day.
Do I need accounting knowledge?
Designed for business owners, not accounting professionals — simple to use and easy to manage every day.
Can I work with an accountant?
Designed for business owners, not accounting professionals — simple to use and easy to manage every day.
Which platform does it support?
Designed for business owners, not accounting professionals — simple to use and easy to manage every day.