Derk Phelps asked about accounting programs for going to a "for profit
operation". Depending on the complexity of the operation, you can also
use Quicken. It allows for tracking of transactions, check writing (not
required but available) and produces some very good reports. The output
can also be directly used as input to several tax preparation packages.
In several states around Maryland, The Cooperative Extension Service has
provided classes on using Quicken for Farm Operations. In addition to
that I use simple spreadsheets to track amount of honey sold by jar size,
cost of jars,etc.  There's more than one way to handle the books just
like there's more than one method of raising bees.
Jerry Worrell ([log in to unmask])
 
Gerard P.Worrell Beekeeper with 25 colonies
(410)257-3267  Dunkirk,MD USA
Pres. Assoc. of Southern MD Beekeepers
Life member MD State Beekeepers Association,VP for Calvert Co.