Guide
Simple bookkeeping spreadsheet for freelancers and side hustles
When a spreadsheet is enough for small business bookkeeping, what to track, and how to price products after marketplace fees.
Short answer
If you are a sole proprietor or freelancer with a modest number of transactions, a spreadsheet with an income log, expense log, mileage log and automatic profit and loss is usually enough. Switch to accounting software when you need payroll, invoicing or bank reconciliation.
What to track
Every sale and expense with date, category and amount; business miles; a running profit and loss; and a percentage set aside for taxes.
Our options
Small Business Bookkeeping Spreadsheet ($12.99): income and expense tracker, profit and loss, mileage log and tax set-aside estimate.
Seller Profit Calculator ($9.99): editable fee settings, per-product pricing and a monthly P&L for handmade and digital sellers.
Pros and cons
Pros: one-time price, simple, editable. Cons: manual entry, no bank feed. Not tax advice; a tax professional should handle filing.
Where to get it
- Small Business Bookkeeping Spreadsheet for Google Sheets, $12.99 on Etsy
- Seller Profit Calculator Spreadsheet for Google Sheets, $9.99 on Etsy
Digital downloads, delivered instantly through Etsy. Nothing ships. Not affiliated with Microsoft or Google.
Written by Greenskeeper.studio about our own products. Updated October 2026.