Who We Serve
Industry-specific financial expertise tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of
your business. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all.
Service-Based Entrepreneurs
For consultants, creatives, and agency owners who need to scale.
- Revenue optimization — Structure retainers, project fees, and recurring income streams for maximum profitability and predictable cash flow.
- Entity structuring — LLC, S-Corp, or sole proprietorship? We guide you to the right entity to minimize self-employment tax.
- Contractor vs. employee — Navigate 1099 classifications and payroll compliance as your team grows.
- Quarterly tax planning — Never be surprised by a tax bill again with proactive estimated payment strategies.
E-commerce & Retail
Navigating sales tax and inventory management with
ease.
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Sales tax nexus — Multi-state compliance made simple. We track your obligations across every jurisdiction where you sell.
- Inventory accounting — FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average? We implement the method that best reflects your business reality.
- Platform integration — Seamless bookkeeping for Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, and WooCommerce sellers with automated reconciliation.
- COGS optimization — Accurate cost of goods sold reporting to reveal your true margins and inform pricing strategy.
Real Estate Investors
Tracking depreciation, optimizing rental income taxes, and building long-term wealth through smart property accounting.
- Depreciation strategy — Cost segregation studies and accelerated depreciation schedules to maximize your annual deductions.
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1031 exchanges — Defer capital gains and grow your portfolio tax-efficiently with properly structured like-kind exchanges.
- Rental income reporting — Accurate Schedule E preparation, expense tracking, and passive activity loss management across your portfolio.
- Entity & asset protection — Structure holdings through LLCs and trusts to shield personal assets and optimize tax treatment.
Startups
Establishing a solid financial foundation from day one so you can focus on building not bookkeeping.
- Investor-ready books — Clean, GAAP-compliant financials that give VCs and angel investors confidence in your numbers.
- R&D tax credits — Capture federal and state credits for qualifying development activities — often thousands in savings you're leaving on the table.
- Burn rate & runway — Real-time dashboards tracking your cash position, monthly burn, and runway so you never run out of time.
- Cap table & equity — Stock option accounting, 409A valuations, and equity compensation tracking from your earliest rounds.
Don’t see your industry? We work with businesses across dozens of sectors.
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