Bookkeeping for Ettrick Small Businesses

Bookkeeping and payroll for Ettrick businesses. Serving the VSU community and the Tri-Cities area from Richmond.

Bookkeeping for Ettrick Businesses

Ettrick sits at the edge of the Tri-Cities, anchored by Virginia State University and surrounded by businesses that serve both the campus community and local residents. We provide bookkeeping services for small businesses throughout Ettrick and the surrounding area. Monthly books, payroll, catch-up work when things have fallen behind.

We’re based in Richmond but work remotely with clients across the Tri-Cities. That means you get reliable bookkeeping without paying for overhead you don’t need. You focus on running your business. We keep the financial records straight.

Monthly Bookkeeping

Transactions categorized, accounts reconciled, books closed every month. You get a P&L and balance sheet that actually reflect where the business stands instead of numbers that are months out of date.

Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Behind on your records? We clean up months or years of backlog and get everything current. No lectures about how it got this way. We just fix it and move forward with monthly bookkeeping from there.

Payroll Processing

Paychecks processed, taxes deposited, quarterly filings handled. W-2s at year end. If you have employees, we take payroll off your plate so you stop worrying about deadlines and calculations.

Tax-Ready Records

When tax season arrives, your books are organized and ready for your CPA. Clean categories, proper documentation, smooth handoff. No more expensive scramble in March to piece things together.

Ettrick Businesses We Work With

Virginia State University shapes much of what happens in Ettrick. Students need places to eat. Faculty and staff need services. The university itself contracts with local businesses. But Ettrick also has residents who aren’t connected to VSU and businesses that serve everyday needs. Both groups end up with the same problem: books that don’t get the attention they deserve because there’s always something more urgent.

We work with businesses doing $50K to a few million in revenue. Solo operators and companies with up to thirty employees. People who need a bookkeeper they can rely on without hiring someone full-time.

Restaurants and Food Service

Campus-adjacent eateries, takeout spots, catering operations serving university events. We handle the high transaction volume, tip reporting, and food cost tracking that food businesses need to understand their real margins.

Contractors and Trades

Plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, general contractors working in Ettrick and across the Tri-Cities. Job costing that shows which projects actually made money and books that are ready when you need bonding or financing.

Retail and Service Businesses

Shops serving students and local residents. Salons, barbers, convenience stores, small retailers. We track inventory, manage cash flow, and keep your records clean for tax time.

Professional Services

Consultants, tutoring services, small agencies. Some connected to the university, some serving the broader community. Simple books that show what you’re earning and what you’re keeping after expenses.

Common Questions

Do you work with businesses in Ettrick?

Yes. We serve businesses throughout the Tri-Cities area including Ettrick, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell. We're based in Richmond and work remotely with clients across the region.

What does bookkeeping cost for a small Ettrick business?

Monthly bookkeeping starts at $199. Your exact price depends on how many transactions you have and how complex your books are. We give you a flat quote after looking at your situation.

Can you help businesses that work with Virginia State University?

Yes. We work with businesses that serve the university community. Whether you're a restaurant near campus or a contractor doing work for the school, we handle the bookkeeping the same way.

My books haven't been touched in months. Can you fix that?

Absolutely. Catch-up work is common for us. We'll get your records current and then keep them that way going forward. Most clients come to us in exactly this situation.

How do we communicate if everything is remote?

Phone, email, and a secure portal for document sharing. You can reach Noe directly whenever you have questions. Remote works well because you're not scheduling meetings or driving anywhere.

Greater Richmond's Small Business Bookkeeper