Solo Entrepreneur Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping for
Solo
Entrepreneurs.

Freelancers, coaches, and independent professionals — you built your business to do the work you love, not to spend evenings doing bookkeeping. We give you clean, simple monthly financials that keep you organized, tax-ready, and in control of your money without the complexity.

No setup fees  ·  Cancel anytime  ·  Dedicated bookkeeper

At a Glance
What We Track for Solopreneurs
Everything handled monthly — nothing falls through the cracks
Project & Service Income✓ Tracked
Business Expenses✓ Categorized
Home Office Deduction✓ Calculated
Self-Employment Tax✓ Planned
Quarterly Estimated Taxes✓ Flagged
Contractor & Tool Expenses✓ Logged
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Setup Fees
Who It's For

Built for Every Type of
Independent Professional

Whether you're a freelancer, coach, or creative professional — we build clean, simple bookkeeping around how your business actually works.

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Freelancers & Independent Contractors

Writers, designers, developers, photographers, and other skilled professionals who invoice clients for their time and work. Clean books mean clean taxes.

  • Client invoice and payment tracking
  • Project expense categorization
  • Home office and equipment deductions
  • Software and subscription expenses
  • Self-employment tax calculation support
  • Quarterly estimated tax reminders
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Coaches & Consultants

Business coaches, life coaches, fitness trainers, and consultants who sell programs, sessions, and retainers. Track your income and know exactly what you're keeping.

  • Program and session revenue tracking
  • Platform fees (Kajabi, Teachable, Zoom) categorized
  • Marketing and advertising expense tracking
  • Contractor and VA payment management
  • Continuing education and certification costs
  • Business vs. personal expense separation
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Creative Professionals

Photographers, videographers, designers, and artists who run project-based businesses with variable income and equipment-heavy operations.

  • Project income tracking
  • Equipment purchase and depreciation
  • Editing and production software subscriptions
  • Client expense reimbursements
  • Mileage and travel expense logging
  • Annual tax preparation support
Sound Familiar?

The Financial Headaches
We Fix

Solo business owners face unique financial challenges. Here's what we hear from nearly every new client.

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Business and Personal Finances Are Mixed

Running business expenses through a personal account is the number one bookkeeping mistake solo business owners make. It costs you at tax time and makes your books useless for decisions.

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Quarterly Taxes Catch You Off Guard

Self-employment tax is 15.3% on top of income tax — and it's due four times a year. Without tracking your income monthly, the quarterly bill always feels like a surprise.

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You're Missing Deductions

Home office, phone, internet, subscriptions, equipment, mileage, professional development — solopreneurs have dozens of deductions that go unclaimed without organized records.

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Tax Time Is a Scramble Every Year

Pulling together a year of receipts, transactions, and invoices in April is stressful and expensive. Monthly bookkeeping makes tax season a non-event.

What Tides Delivers
Every Month
So you never deal with any of those problems again
Income & Expenses Tracked MonthlyEvery dollar in and out — categorized correctly and reconciled every month.
All Deductions CapturedHome office, mileage, equipment, subscriptions — nothing left on the table.
Quarterly Tax RemindersWe flag every estimated tax due date based on your actual income — no more surprise bills.
Tax-Ready Records Year-RoundYour CPA gets organized, accurate records — no extra work, no extra bill.
One Dedicated BookkeeperA real person who knows your business and responds fast — not a ticket system or a call center.
What's Included

Everything You Need,
Nothing You Don't

Every Tides plan includes all seven core services, scaled to fit your size and volume. Solo entrepreneurs get simple, affordable bookkeeping without the overhead.

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Financial Reporting

Monthly reports that show your income, expenses, and profit — simple and clear, without the complexity you don't need.

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 client invoices and outstanding payments so your cash flow stays healthy and you always know what you're owed.

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Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Behind on your books? We get you current no matter how far back the backlog goes — before we start monthly service.

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QuickBooks Setup

We set up and manage your QuickBooks Online account — so you always have clean, organized financial records you own and control.

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"I used to dread tax season. Now I just send Tides access to my accounts and everything gets handled. Worth every penny."

AL
A.L.
Freelance Designer  ·  Verified Client
Common Questions

Solo Entrepreneur
FAQ

Questions we hear from freelancers and independent professionals before they sign on with Tides.

Yes — and especially because you're one person. Without someone dedicated to tracking your finances, it's easy to miss deductions, fall behind on estimated taxes, and lose sight of your actual profit. A bookkeeper pays for itself in the deductions it captures and the time it saves you.
The foundation is a dedicated business checking account and business credit card. We help you set that structure up during onboarding and make sure every transaction is properly recorded going forward. If you haven't separated yet, don't worry — we'll clean up the history as part of catch-up bookkeeping.
Yes — we flag quarterly estimated tax due dates and give you the income data you need to calculate what you owe. We work closely with your CPA or tax preparer to make sure you're prepared well in advance.
We use QuickBooks Online. If you don't have a subscription, we'll set that up as part of onboarding. We handle all the bookkeeping inside QBO and you always have full access to your own data.
Yes — our pricing scales with transaction volume, so solo entrepreneurs typically fall at the lower end of our pricing range. Schedule a free call and we'll give you an exact monthly quote. No contracts, no setup fees.
Catch-up bookkeeping is included in onboarding — no matter how far back you need to go. We get your books current before we start monthly service.
📍 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 Solo Entrepreneurs,
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

Do Your Work.
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