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Bookkeeping, payroll, and CFO services for small businesses across central Virginia. Tell us what you need and we'll take it from there.

Our Services

Monthly bookkeeping at flat rates. Payroll setup and processing. Fractional CFO support. Catch-up work for books that are months or years behind. Start with one service or hand us everything.

Problems We Solve

Your books are behind and tax season is coming. You need clean financials for a loan or a lease. Revenue is up but there's never cash in the account. Payroll has gotten complicated. That's what we're here for.

Who We Work With

Restaurants, contractors, retail shops, service companies, and other small businesses across Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities.

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10+ Years Experience • QuickBooks Certified • Local Firm

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The Starting Point

A deadline is approaching, the books are a disaster, or you're realizing you're not entirely sure why there's never money left at the end of the month.

The Books Are Behind

Every month you tell yourself you'll catch up. Every month you don't. Now it's a pile of bank statements, receipts, and guilt. We take over, work through the backlog, and get you current. It's usually not as bad as you think.

You Outgrew Your DIY Setup

You set up QuickBooks yourself when you started. It worked for a while. Now there are accounts you don't recognize, transactions that never got categorized, and reports that don't make sense. We can fix it or start fresh.

Revenue Without Profit

You're busy, customers are paying, but there's never much left at the end of the month. You're not sure if it's labor, materials, or something else. Clean monthly books will show you exactly where it's going.

Payroll Got Complicated

When it was just you and one employee, it was fine. Now there are withholdings to calculate, deadlines to track, and mistakes you can't afford to make. Hand it off before something slips.

Tax Season Is Coming Fast

Your accountant needs your books and you're not ready. Last year you scrambled, overpaid, and probably missed deductions. We get your books ready before the deadline so this year goes differently.

You Need a Clearer Picture

Should you hire? Can you afford new equipment? Is that big client actually profitable? Those are all answerable questions. You just need up-to-date numbers and a bookkeeper who can walk you through them.

What We Bring

We're a small firm that works with small businesses. That's intentional, and it shapes how we work.

Direct Communication

You work with one person who learns your business. Questions get answered the same day by text, call, or email. No phone trees and no waiting for someone to get back to you.

Virginia Based

We are located in Richmond and work with businesses across central Virginia. Our reputation is here. That's a kind of accountability a remote firm doesn't have to think about.

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10 Years Experience

Ten years means we've probably seen your problem before. We spend less time figuring things out and more time fixing them. You won't be paying for our learning curve.

Small by Design

We're not trying to scale into an agency with rotating staff and clients who never see the same face twice. When we take you on, there's actually room to do the work right.

Our Services

Start with what you need. Add more when it makes sense for your business. Nothing is bundled. No long-term contracts.

Monthly Bookkeeping

We close your books every month. You get accurate records, useful reports, and someone who answers when you have questions.

Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Behind on your books? We sort through the backlog and get you current. Flat project fee based on how far back we need to go.

Payroll Services

We run payroll, handle the tax deposits, and file everything. You tell us the hours and approve the run.

Accounts Payable

We pay your bills. You stop thinking about them. We flag anything unusual.

Accounts Receivable

We send your invoices, track what's owed, and follow up when payments are late. You do the work, we make sure you get paid for it.

Fractional CFO

Financial guidance beyond bookkeeping. Help with forecasting, pricing, cash flow, and the decisions that keep you up at night.

QuickBooks Setup

We set up QuickBooks the right way so you don't spend the next three years fixing mistakes from day one.

Inventory Management

Track what you have, what's selling, and what's sitting. Know your true cost of goods and stop guessing at margins.

Project Cost Tracking

Know which jobs make money and which ones don't. Track labor, materials, and subs against each project so you're not guessing at profit.

Sales Tax Services

We figure out where you owe sales tax, get you registered, and file the returns.

FAQ

Quick answers to things people usually want to know upfront.

How much does it cost?

Monthly bookkeeping starts at $199. Your actual price depends on your expense volume. We'll give you an exact number after a short conversation about your business.

My books are a mess. Can you fix them?

Yes. We do catch-up work to get everything current and accurate. Pricing depends on how far back we need to go, but we've seen worse than whatever you're dealing with.

Is there a contract?

No. Month-to-month. You can cancel anytime with 30 days notice.

How do I send you documents?

We use a secure app for uploads. Takes a few minutes to set up and we'll walk you through it when you start.

Do we need to meet in person?

Not unless you want to. Most clients prefer to work remotely. If you'd rather meet face to face, our office is in Richmond.

Do I need QuickBooks?

We work in QuickBooks Online. If you don't have it, we'll help you get set up. QuickBooks Online runs about $30 a month.

What do I need to do each month?

Upload bank statements and receipts through an app. Maybe 15 minutes of your time. We handle the rest.

Do you file taxes?

We don't file taxes directly, but we prepare your books so your CPA has everything they need.

Do you handle payroll?

Yes. We process payroll, handle tax deposits, file quarterly reports, and take care of W-2s at year-end.

How soon can you start?

Usually within a few days of our first conversation. If your books need cleanup, we start there. If they're current, we move straight into monthly service.

Can I call you with questions?

Yes. Call or text anytime. We respond the same day.

What makes you different from other bookkeepers?

We're small on purpose. You work with the same person every time, questions get answered the same day, and we actually know your business.

Greater Richmond's Small Business Bookkeeper

The Next Step:
A Short Conversation

Fifteen minutes to tell us what you're dealing with. We'll let you know how we can help and give you a clear price quote.

Virginia bookkeeping firm focused on small businesses. Bookkeeping, payroll, and fractional CFO services from a local Richmond team. A decade of working with businesses like yours. QuickBooks ProAdvisor certified.

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