Your Books Should Give You Clarity, Not More Questions

Messy books make it hard to know where your money is going, which jobs are profitable, and what decisions to make next. I help small business owners keep QuickBooks clean, financials accurate, and communication personal

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WHO WE SERVE

Bookkeeping for trades, service businesses, and small businesses across the U.S.

Labor & Ledger Bookkeeping is based in Raleigh, North Carolina and provides virtual bookkeeping support to U.S.-based small businesses. We specialize in trades and service-based businesses, while also supporting other small businesses that need organized books, accurate reports, and personal communication.

Trades & Service Businesses

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Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, handyman, small contractors, landscaping, cleaning services, and other service-based trades.

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Other Small Businesses

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Consultants, professional service providers, local businesses, online sellers, solo business owners, and growing small businesses.

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A clear process from first contact to ongoing support.

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HOW IT WORKS

Getting started should feel simple and organized. We’ll learn about your business, review what you need, and recommend the best next step before services begin.

1

Fill out the intake questionnaire

Tell us a little about your business, bookkeeping needs, and current setup so we can make the most of your discovery call.

2

Schedule a 15-minute discovery call

We’ll talk through your business, your current bookkeeping process, and what kind of support you may need.

3

Review your books

We’ll request view-only access to your QuickBooks Online file so we can prepare accurate recommendations. For more complex or outdated books, we may recommend a paid diagnostic review before providing a full proposal.

4

Receive a clear proposal

You’ll receive a recommended cleanup and/or service plan based on your business size, transaction volume, complexity, and goals, along with an engagement letter.

5

Attend a kickoff meeting

Once you’re ready to move forward, we’ll meet to confirm the plan, answer questions, and set up processes that fit the way your business actually works.

6

Get organized and stay supported

Once services begin, you’ll use a secure client portal to send documents, respond to requests, and keep everything moving.

HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

When your books are behind, unclear, or inconsistent, business decisions get harder.

We help bring structure to your bookkeeping so you can better understand where your money is going, what needs attention, and how your business is performing.

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See where your money is going

Organized books helo you better understand income, expenses, cash flow and what is happening behind the scenes.

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Understand what’s profitable

For trades and service businesses, busy doesn’t always mean profitable. Better books can help reveal which jobs, services or projects deserve a closer look.

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Make tax time less stressful

Clean records make it easier to share accurate information with your CPA or tax professional.

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Make decisions with clear numbers

Reliable reports give you better information to plan, adjust and make decisions with more confidence.

SERVICES

Bookkeeping services designed to keep your business organized and your numbers clear.

From keeping your books up to date, to helping you understand your financials, we provide reliable support so you can focus on running your business.

Monthly Bookkeeping Services

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Accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping so you always know where you stand.

Clean-up / Catch-up

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We get your books organized and bring everything up to date.

Accounts Receivable (A/R)

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Support with invoices, payments and keeping your A/R organized.

Accounts Payable (A/P)

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Billing tracking, payments and vendor management to keep things running smoothly.

Project Tracking / Job Costing

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Tack job costs and project profitability with clear, organized reporting.

Financial Reports

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Meaningful reports that help you understand your numbers and make confident decisions.

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Personal bookkeeping support from someone who understands the details

Hi, I’m Heather, the owner of Labor & Ledger Bookkeeping. I bring 19 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in Finance, and QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification to the small businesses I support.

I thrive in organization, clear processes, and the details that help business owners better understand what is happening behind the scenes. I’m passionate about entrepreneurship and find it incredibly rewarding to help businesses grow and increase their profitablilty.

At Labor & Ledger, you get professional bookkeeping support with the personal attention of a small business — because your books deserve more than a one-size-fits-all approach