How much does bookkeeping cost for a small business?
There's no single number, because no two businesses generate the same volume of work. Your fee depends on how many transactions and accounts we maintain, which services you need, and how clean the starting point is. The instant estimate gives you a real range in about 60 seconds based on your actual situation.
Why don't you publish fixed prices?
A fixed price chart would either overcharge simple businesses or underdeliver for complex ones. Bookkeeping work scales with transaction volume, number of accounts, and service mix. We scope each engagement so you pay for the work your business actually requires — not a tier you were squeezed into.
Is it a flat monthly fee or hourly?
Flat monthly fee. Once we scope your engagement, you pay the same predictable amount each month. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices — you always know what bookkeeping costs.
What does the monthly fee include?
Your fee covers the services in your scope — typically monthly bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and a monthly close package, with payroll, 1099 preparation, AP/AR, sales tax compliance, and a live dashboard added as needed. Everything in scope is included; there are no per-report or per-question add-ons.
What about cleaning up old or messy books?
Catch-up and cleanup work is scoped and quoted separately as a one-time project, since the effort depends on how far behind the books are. We give you a clear cleanup estimate up front, get you current, and then your ongoing monthly fee begins.
Are there contracts?
Engagements are month-to-month with 30-day notice. No multi-year contracts. We keep clients because the work is good — not because the paperwork traps them.