Bookkeeping for Carytown Businesses

Bookkeeping for Carytown shops, restaurants, and boutiques. Monthly books, sales tax, and payroll for businesses along the strip.

Bookkeeping for Carytown

Carytown packs more independent businesses into nine blocks than most neighborhoods have in a square mile. Boutiques, restaurants, salons, specialty shops. Each one run by someone who opened it themselves and handles most of the work that keeps it going. Bookkeeping usually falls somewhere between “I’ll get to it” and “I should probably hire someone.”

We handle monthly bookkeeping for businesses along the Carytown strip. Transactions categorized, accounts reconciled, financial statements delivered. The record-keeping that lets you make decisions based on actual numbers instead of gut feel and bank balance checks.

Monthly Bookkeeping

Books closed every month with transactions categorized and accounts reconciled. P&L and balance sheet ready when you need them. No more guessing where you stand financially.

Sales Tax Filing

Retail means constant sales tax obligations. We track what you owe, reconcile against your actual sales, and file on time so you avoid penalties and late fees.

Payroll

We run payroll, handle tax deposits, file quarterly reports, and issue W-2s at year end. Your staff gets paid correctly and on time without you calculating withholdings manually.

Catch-Up Work

Months behind? That’s normal for busy business owners. We reconstruct and organize what’s there, get you current, and move into regular monthly service from a clean starting point.

Carytown Businesses We Work With

The businesses in Carytown share a few things. They’re independent. They’re busy. And the owners are usually doing three jobs at once. Most don’t have staff dedicated to financial records, which means the books get attention when there’s time and fall behind when there isn’t. That’s where a Richmond bookkeeper who knows the area becomes valuable.

We work with Carytown businesses doing roughly $100K to $3M in annual revenue. Large enough that accurate financial records matter for decisions. Small enough that hiring a full-time bookkeeper doesn’t make sense yet.

Boutiques and Retail Shops

Boutique bookkeeping that tracks inventory, separates product categories, and keeps sales tax current. Whether you sell clothing, gifts, home goods, or specialty items, we handle the financial side.

Restaurants and Bars

High transaction volumes, tip reporting, food cost tracking, and the cash flow swings that come with the restaurant business. We work with several restaurants and understand what the books need to capture.

Salons and Service Businesses

Booth rental accounting, commission structures, and the classification questions that come up with stylists and service providers. Clean records that hold up if anyone asks questions.

Food and Specialty Retail

Bakeries, coffee shops, specialty food stores. Inventory that moves fast, margins that need watching, and books that tell you which products actually contribute to profit.

Common Questions

Do you work with businesses in Carytown?

Yes. We work with shops, restaurants, and service businesses throughout Carytown. We're based in Richmond, so this is our neighborhood too.

How much does bookkeeping cost for a Carytown shop?

Monthly bookkeeping starts at $199. The exact price depends on your transaction volume and complexity. Retail businesses with high volume may need more work than a service business with fewer transactions.

Can you help during busy seasons like the Watermelon Festival?

That's when accurate books matter most. We keep your records current so you know where you stand during peak periods, not three months after when the numbers don't help anymore.

Do you handle Virginia sales tax?

Yes. We track what you owe, reconcile it against your sales, and file on schedule. Retail businesses in Carytown have constant sales tax obligations and we stay on top of them.

What if my books are behind?

We do catch-up work regularly. Most business owners fall behind at some point. We get your records current and then keep them that way going forward.

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