What is involved in making a balance sheet, and how do you set a balance sheet up?

I like to do my balancing of my finances on the computer. The program that I use is Quicken. Financial Planning, Small Business and Healthcare Management Solutions - Official Quicken Site I have several small businesses that I run. Now as far as how to set up the balance sheet, that would depend on what type of business it is about which you are inquiring. For instance a sales type business will have a much different type of balance sheet than say a small business that provides some type of repair or maintenance service for people.

What type of business is it that you are asking about concerning a balance sheet?