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BOOKKEEPING

BASIC

Covers the essentials like recording all financial transactions, reconciling bank and credit card statements weekly and monthly, and reviewing and paying vendor invoices monthly. Perfect for those just needing the fundamentals handled.

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BOOKKEEPING

STANDARD

Builds on Basic by adding weekly reviews of accounts payable and receivable, filing receipts, and monthly reviews of balance sheets and income statements, plus backing up financial data. This is great for businesses wanting a bit more insight into profitability.

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BOOKKEEPING

PREMIUM

Includes everything from Basic and Standard, cash flow updates, monthly profit and loss statements, tax payment preparation, and quarterly trend reviews, tax estimates, and full account reconciliations. This is the full-service package for businesses needing comprehensive support.

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STANDARD PLANS

We provide customized standard plans designed to address your unique financial needs. These plans are carefully crafted to suit companies of various sizes and industries, specifically catering to businesses in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.

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OTHER SERVICES / ADD-ON

PAYROLL

Includes processing payroll (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly as needed), calculating and withholding taxes, issuing paychecks or direct deposits, filing payroll tax returns, and providing detailed payroll reports. This can also handle year-end tasks like W-2 and 1099 preparation. It’s designed to take the headache out of employee payments for businesses of any size.

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OTHER SERVICES / ADD-ON

HR SUPPORT

Building on our foundation of reliable accounting services for small and medium-sized businesses, we're excited to expand into comprehensive HR Support. This new offering is designed to streamline your human resources needs, helping you focus on growth while we handle the people side of things. Just like our accounting plans, we've tailored HR Support to fit businesses of different sizes, with flexible add-ons to customize exactly what you need. Whether you're a micro operation or scaling up, our goal is to provide cost-effective, seamless solutions that integrate smoothly with your existing accounting setup—because we know running a business means juggling a lot, and HR shouldn't add to the stress.

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BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Offers in-depth analysis of financial statements, performance trends, and key metrics (efficiency, liquidity, profitability). It includes budgeting and forecasting with variance analysis, cost control recommendations, and custom reporting. This is ideal for businesses looking to make data-driven decisions and plan for growth and cost savings/improved ROI.

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TAILORMADE

CUSTOM PLANS

We understand that every industry has unique financial needs, so we offer tailored packages for sectors like construction, agriculture, manufacturing, law firms, and independent contractors. We can combine bookkeeping, payroll, and reporting with industry-specific insights—such as job costing for construction or seasonal cash flow planning for agriculture. We’ll work with you to design a plan that fits your operational rhythm and budget.

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  • Quarterly Financial Check-In

    A dedicated meeting with an accountant or advisor to review progress and tweak strategies.

  • Budget Forecast Updates

    Quarterly updates to budgets and forecasts to keep plans aligned with reality.

  • Cash Flow Strategy Session

    Quarterly analysis of cash flow with actionable adjustments to improve liquidity.

  • Year-End Financial Prep

    Preparation of year-end statements and support for tax filing with an accountant.

  • Annual Book Closeout

    Full closure of fiscal year books, including archiving records securely.

  • License and Permit Review

    Annual check and renewal of necessary licenses, permits, and insurance.

  • Inventory Count Support

    Assistance with year-end inventory counts if applicable to the business.

  • Goal Setting and Budget Planning

    Annual session to set financial goals and craft a new budget for the upcoming year.

  • Tax Season Prep Package

    Extra support to organize books and reports specifically for tax filing.

  • Custom Dashboard Creation

    Build tailored dashboards for quick financial updates and insights.

  • Accounting System Setup/Upgrade

    Help with setting up or upgrading tools like QuickBooks, including automation tweaks.

  • Employee Training Modules (HR)

    Customizable online modules for compliance training, diversity initiatives, or skill development, integrated with your onboarding process.

  • Benefits Administration Support(HR)

    Assistance in managing employee benefits packages, including enrollment tracking and vendor coordination.

  • Performance Management Tools(HR)

    Quarterly reviews and goal-setting frameworks to boost team productivity and retention.

  • HR Compliance Audits (HR)

    Annual reviews to ensure your policies align with local regulations in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.

  • Exit Interview and Offboarding Services (HR)

    Structured processes for smooth employee transitions, including final pertinent documentation for the business as well as the separated employee.