Bookkeeping for Lakeside Businesses

Bookkeeping and payroll for Lakeside businesses. Local support for an established business district with roots in the community.

Part of the Neighborhood

Lakeside has an active business association for a reason. The shops along Lakeside Avenue, the restaurants, the service companies that have been here for years. They’re not just located in the same place. They share a stake in the neighborhood and look out for each other.

We provide bookkeeping services for Lakeside businesses. Monthly books, payroll, and catch-up work when things have slipped behind. The kind of steady financial support that lets established businesses stay focused on their customers and their community.

Monthly Bookkeeping

Transactions categorized, accounts reconciled, books closed every month. You get financial statements that actually reflect what happened so you can make decisions based on real numbers.

Catch-Up Work

Businesses that have been around a while sometimes have books that have been neglected just as long. We handle catch-up bookkeeping to get you current, then keep things from falling behind again.

Payroll Services

Pay runs processed, taxes deposited, quarterly filings handled. Your employees get paid on time and you stop worrying about whether the withholdings are right.

Tax-Ready Records

Clean books that your CPA can actually use. Proper categories, reconciled accounts, documentation organized. Tax time becomes a handoff instead of an emergency.

Lakeside Businesses We Work With

Lakeside Avenue has a mix of businesses that give the area its character. Antique shops and vintage stores that draw people from across the region. Restaurants and cafes where neighbors eat. Service companies that have built their reputation over years of doing good work.

Many of these businesses started small and stayed small on purpose. The owner handles most things, including the books, until one day they realize they’re always behind and never quite sure where they stand financially. That’s usually when we hear from them.

Retail and Antiques

Lakeside is known for its shops and boutiques. Inventory-based businesses that need accurate cost tracking, sales tax handled properly, and books that show whether the buying trips are paying off.

Restaurants and Cafes

Local spots serving the neighborhood. Tight margins where food cost and labor cost determine whether the month was profitable. We track both and close the books while the numbers are still fresh.

Service Companies

Home services, cleaning, landscaping, repair work. Businesses that grew through word of mouth and referrals. We keep the financial side organized so you can keep saying yes to new customers.

Professional Services

Consultants, agents, solo practitioners with offices in the area. Simple books that show what you’re earning, what you’re spending, and what you’re keeping after everything is paid.

Common Questions

Where are you located?

We're based in Richmond, just a short drive from Lakeside. Most of our work happens remotely, but we're nearby if you prefer to meet.

What does monthly bookkeeping cost?

Starting at $199 per month. We quote flat rates based on your transaction volume so there are no surprises.

My books haven't been touched in over a year. Can you help?

Yes. A lot of established businesses reach out when things have piled up. We clean up the backlog first, then move to monthly service to keep you current.

Do you work with small retail shops?

Frequently. Lakeside has a lot of retail, including antique shops and boutiques. We handle inventory tracking, sales tax, and the cash flow timing that comes with retail.

Can I just call when I have questions?

Yes. You work directly with Noe. No call centers or account managers. When you have a question, you get an answer from someone who knows your books.

Greater Richmond's Small Business Bookkeeper