Small Business Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping for
Small
Businesses.

Growing teams across every industry — whether you have 2 employees or 20, the financial demands of a small business are real. Payroll, vendor payments, cash flow, and monthly reporting are the foundation of every good business decision. We build and maintain that foundation for you.

No setup fees  ·  Cancel anytime  ·  Dedicated bookkeeper

At a Glance
What We Track for Small Businesses
Everything handled monthly — nothing falls through the cracks
Monthly P&L & Balance Sheet✓ Delivered
Payroll Coordination✓ Managed
Vendor & AP Payments✓ Tracked
Cash Flow Visibility✓ Maintained
Bank Reconciliation✓ Completed
Tax-Ready Records✓ Year-Round
5.0
Star Rating
$0
Setup Fees
Who It's For

Built for Every Type of
Small Business

Whether you sell services, products, or both — we build a bookkeeping system that fits how your business actually operates.

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Service Businesses

Agencies, consulting firms, cleaning companies, staffing firms, and any business that sells services to clients. Clean books help you understand your true margins and plan for growth.

  • Service revenue tracking by client
  • Payroll and contractor management
  • Overhead expense categorization
  • Monthly profitability reporting
  • Cash flow monitoring
  • Tax preparation support
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Product-Based Businesses

Manufacturers, wholesalers, and product sellers who need inventory accounting, COGS tracking, and vendor management.

  • COGS and gross margin tracking
  • Vendor and supplier payment management
  • Inventory cost reconciliation
  • Purchase order and billing management
  • Payroll for production staff
  • Monthly financial statements
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Growing Teams (5–25 Employees)

When you're growing fast, the financial complexity grows faster. Payroll, benefits, multiple bank accounts, and increasing vendor relationships demand a real bookkeeping system.

  • Multi-employee payroll coordination
  • Benefits and PTO expense tracking
  • Multiple account reconciliation
  • Department-level expense reporting
  • Cash flow forecasting support
  • Investor or lender-ready financial reports
Sound Familiar?

The Financial Headaches
We Fix

Small business owners face financial challenges that pile up fast. Here's what we hear from nearly every new client.

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You're Too Busy Running the Business

Between managing your team, serving clients, and growing sales, bookkeeping always falls to the bottom of the list — until tax time or a cash crisis forces it back up.

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Cash Flow Is Hard to Predict

Money comes in. Money goes out. But without a clear monthly picture of your cash position, you're always reacting instead of planning.

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You're Outgrowing DIY Bookkeeping

QuickBooks on your own worked at first. But as transactions multiply and payroll gets more complex, the gap between 'done' and 'done right' keeps growing.

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Your CPA Is Charging You Extra

When your books are a mess, your CPA spends billable time cleaning them up before they can even start your taxes. Clean monthly books eliminate that extra bill.

What Tides Delivers Every Month
So you never deal with any of those problems again
Monthly P&L & Balance SheetSee exactly what you earned, what you spent, and what you kept — every single month.
Payroll CoordinatedEvery employee paid correctly and on time — payroll taxes handled.
Vendor Bills TrackedEvery supplier invoice logged and reconciled so nothing gets missed or paid twice.
Cash Flow VisibilityKnow your cash position so you can plan ahead instead of reacting to surprises.
One Dedicated BookkeeperA real person who knows your business and responds fast.
What's Included

Everything You Need,
Nothing You Don't

Every Tides plan includes all seven core services. Small business clients get scalable bookkeeping that grows with you — without growing costs.

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Financial Reporting

Monthly reports that show your income, expenses, and profit — so you always know where you stand.

Monthly Reports
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Bank Reconciliation

Every business account and credit card matched and verified each month. No mystery charges. No unresolved transactions. No surprises.

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Accounts Payable & Receivable

We track vendor bills and outstanding invoices so your cash flow stays healthy and nothing gets missed or paid twice.

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Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Months or years behind? We clean it all up before we start your regular monthly service — no matter how far back the backlog goes.

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Payroll Support

If you have team members, we coordinate payroll processing and keep your tax filings clean and on schedule.

★★★★★

“We finally feel like a real business. Tides gave us the financial foundation we needed to make smart decisions and actually plan for growth.”

BH
B.H.
Small Business Owner  ·  Verified Client
Common Questions

Small Business
FAQ

Questions we hear from clients before they sign on with Tides.

The honest answer: sooner than most business owners think. If you're spending more than 2–3 hours a month on your own books, falling behind regularly, or dreading tax season — you're ready. The cost of clean books is almost always less than the cost of messy ones, especially when you factor in what your time is worth.
Yes — we coordinate payroll processing and keep your payroll tax filings current. We partner with Gusto for payroll and can set that up as part of onboarding. All payroll data flows cleanly into your monthly books.
Yes — we reconcile every account every month. The more accounts you have, the more important clean reconciliation becomes. We make sure everything ties together and nothing falls through the cracks.
Significantly. Lenders want to see at least 12–24 months of clean, accurate financial statements — P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow. Clean books from Tides give your lender exactly what they need and position you as a serious operator.
Yes — we can produce investor-ready financial reports and custom statements on request. We build your chart of accounts to support whatever level of reporting your business needs.
Flat monthly pricing based on transaction volume. No hourly rates, no setup fees. Schedule a free call and we'll give you an exact quote for your business size.
📍 Service Coverage

Based in Greenville, SC —
Serving Clients Nationwide

100% remote bookkeeping for small businesses across South Carolina and throughout the United States.

12 Industries

Beyond Small Businesses,
We Serve All These Businesses

Tides Bookkeeping specializes in bookkeeping across 12 distinct industries. Industry-specific expertise means fewer errors, better categorization, and a bookkeeper who already understands how your business makes money.

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Get Started Today

Run Your Business.
We'll Handle
The Books.

Schedule a free 15-minute call. We'll review your current setup, answer your questions, and give you a flat monthly quote — no pressure.

No credit card required  ·  No long-term contracts  ·  Cancel anytime