YOU DON’T HAVE TO
BE A STARVING ARTIST

Accounting guidance for creatives
who want their business to be fun
and financially supportive

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You’ve been going balls to the wall with your craft

You’re great at what you do, but you’re fed up being busy-but-broke. You’re ready to be responsible for business growth, and you need to know what to do to make it work.

Don’t worry if the numbers aren’t your thing – we’ll help you out there.

You never have to
feel ashamed by
your finances

We’ll deal with the
tax man so you
don’t have to

We’ll give you a
plan to get properly
paid for your work

Have an accountant on
your side protecting
your creativity

No more bookkeeping
booty calls.

You need a reliable relationship
with an accounting professional.

We’re in this for the long haul because we believe small businesses drastically improve their communities.

We’re here to protect your creativity so you can grow something valuable without worrying about a financial struggle.

This isn’t going to be as hard as you think it’s going to be

When you’re constantly having to check your bank balance, it can feel like you’re trapped in a cycle you’re never getting out of.

We provide a process to turn it around. When you’re on the upside you have security. The lights are always on, the water is always flowing, and you choose how to invest your money.

How we help you turn it around:

Step 1

Manage the authorities

If you’re worried or in crisis, you need an advocate. We’ll help you sort things and talk to the tax man for you. That’s our first priority.

Step 2

Get your ducks in a row

We figure out what’s been going on and fix up the accounting data. How can your accounting processes be improved?

Step 3

Let tech do the leg work

We have tools to make your accounting easier. We’ll implement them and quickly train you on how to use them.

Step 4

Keep on the upside

We’ll connect regularly to keep you updated on your finances and help you earn the money you deserve.

See how the process works

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