Small Town Bookkeeping
470-980-6585
Why Choose Small Town Bookkeeping for Your Newnan Business?
When your CPA says, "Find a bookkeeper and clean this up before bringing it back," you need someone who can turn your financial chaos into organized, accurate records fast. That's precisely what Cindy Boring has been doing for service businesses in the Newnan area for over 15 years.
As a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor Level 1 with over 30 years of bookkeeping experience, Cindy understands the unique challenges faced by service contractors, small business owners, and entrepreneurs throughout Coweta and Fayette Counties. Unlike large firms that outsource your books overseas or leave you waiting weeks for responses, Small Town Bookkeeping provides the personal attention and rapid response times that local businesses deserve.
Here's what sets us apart from other bookkeeping services near Newnan:
Lightning-Fast Response Times That Matter
When you call, text, or email Small Town Bookkeeping, you'll hear back the same day - often within hours. Cindy personally handles all client communications, so your urgent questions get answered when you need them answered, not when it's convenient for a large firm's schedule. Every client contact method rings directly to her phone, ensuring you never get lost in a corporate phone tree.
Deep Local Market Knowledge
After 15 years of serving Coweta County and its surrounding areas, Cindy has developed a deep understanding of the specific business landscape that Newnan entrepreneurs navigate daily. She is familiar with the seasonal patterns that impact cash flow for service businesses in Coweta County. You don't get this knowledge from a national chain or overseas contractor - it's the insight that comes from being part of the community you serve.
Service Business Specialization That Gets Results
Small Town Bookkeeping focuses specifically on service providers because that's where Cindy's expertise delivers the most value. Whether you're a contractor trying to understand job profitability, an HVAC company struggling with equipment costs, or a painter who needs better cash flow visibility, she speaks your language and understands your challenges.
Cindy helps contractors discover that their $5,000 job, with $4,500 in materials, labor, and overhead costs, only nets a $500 profit - hardly worth a full day's work when you factor in fuel, insurance, equipment rental, and administrative time. Through proper job costing and expense tracking, her clients learn to price their services profitably and identify which projects make money.
Comprehensive QuickBooks Services Tailored to Your Business
Monthly Bookkeeping and Reconciliation
Complete transaction categorization, bank and credit card reconciliation, and monthly financial statements delivered during the first week after the month-end. Cindy checks client accounts multiple times a week to catch discrepancies early, ensuring you never face unpleasant surprises or wonder where your money has gone. If your bank account is running low, she'll alert you proactively so you can transfer funds or adjust spending accordingly.
QuickBooks Setup and Cleanup Services
Whether you're starting fresh or need years of messy records organized, Cindy provides custom QuickBooks configuration explicitly tailored to your business type. A painter's chart of accounts looks completely different from a massage therapist's setup, and she ensures your QuickBooks reflects the unique needs of your industry and business model.
For businesses facing major cleanup projects, Cindy can typically resolve even complex situations within weeks, depending on how quickly clients provide the necessary information. She won't guess or fudge numbers - if documentation is missing, she'll work with you to reconstruct accurate records the right way.
Mobile Receipt Management and Documentation
One of the biggest mistakes service businesses make is letting receipts pile up in bags, glove compartments, or pockets until tax time. Cindy teaches clients to use the QuickBooks mobile app to photograph receipts immediately after purchases, automatically connecting them to the right transactions and customers. Cindy's system eliminates the stress of having to search for documentation later. She properly tracks every deductible expense.
Job Costing for Contractors and Service Providers
Understanding true project profitability requires tracking not only materials and labor, but also the hidden costs that erode margins. Cindy helps contractors account for fuel costs (both for travel to jobs and operating equipment on-site), insurance premiums, equipment rental, subcontractor fees, and administrative expenses across various projects.
Through regular quarterly meetings, she reviews specific jobs with clients, breaking down exactly what each project earned versus what it cost. This eye-opening analysis helps business owners adjust pricing, find better suppliers, or identify which types of work generate the best returns.
Payroll Processing
Complete payroll services through QuickBooks Payroll for businesses with 20 or fewer employees, including timely delivery of W-2s, W-3s, and 1099s. Cindy also coordinates with clients' CPAs to ensure that payroll entries align with their expectations and requirements, making tax preparation smoother and more efficient.
Free QuickBooks Diagnostic Review
Before any client signs on, Cindy provides a comprehensive diagnostic review of their existing QuickBooks setup at no charge. She examines the chart of accounts, reviews how transactions are categorized and matched, analyzes the list of products and services, and identifies areas needing improvement. The detailed report includes specific recommendations and honest pricing for cleanup, catch-up, or maintenance services.
Perfect for Newnan Area Service Businesses
Small Town Bookkeeping specializes in serving service providers, as their bookkeeping needs differ significantly from those of retail or manufacturing businesses. Service companies typically don't handle complex inventory management or sales tax calculations. Still, they do need sophisticated job costing, project tracking, and cash flow management.
The service businesses we serve best include contractors and home improvement companies, HVAC and plumbing services, painters and handyman operations, pest control companies, massage therapists and wellness providers, professional service firms, and mold remediation specialists. These businesses typically have fewer than 20 employees and generate between $200,000 and $500,000 in annual revenue; however, Cindy works with companies of all sizes when they are a good fit.​
Common Problems We Solve for Newnan Businesses
The most frequent issue Cindy encounters is QuickBooks auto-matching errors. While QuickBooks is excellent software and her preferred platform, letting it automatically match transactions leads to mistakes about 25% of the time. The software isn't sophisticated enough to remember every vendor or detect unusual charges, so human oversight is crucial for accuracy.
Business and personal expense commingling creates another primary headache, especially during tax preparation or potential audits. While Cindy understands that occasional mixing occurs - such as when you're shopping and grab the wrong credit card - consistent commingling breaks corporate protection and makes financial analysis impossible. She helps clients establish clear boundaries and systems to prevent these issues.
Many service business owners also struggle with the visibility of their cash flow. They see money coming in but can't understand why their bank balances don't reflect their apparent success. Without proper job costing and expense tracking, it's impossible to know whether you're actually making money or just staying busy. Cindy's systematic approach reveals where money goes and which activities generate genuine profit.
Transparent Pricing That Makes Sense
Small Town Bookkeeping starts at $150 per month for basic maintenance services, with pricing customized based on your actual business needs rather than forcing you into expensive packages filled with services you don't use. The monthly fee depends on transaction volume, the number of credit cards and bank accounts, the complexity of job costing requirements, and the level of organization of your records when you start.
During the free diagnostic review, Cindy provides honest pricing for cleanup, catch-up, or maintenance services. Every 90 days, she reassesses pricing with clients to ensure they're receiving maximum value. If you become more organized and require less time, rates can decrease. If you add job costing or expand your business, pricing adjusts accordingly to reflect the additional work involved.
Cindy's service isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Some clients need only basic transaction categorization and reconciliation. In contrast, others require detailed job costing, accounts receivable management, and complex project tracking. Pricing reflects the actual services provided, not arbitrary package tiers designed to maximize firm revenue.
No Long-Term Contracts or Hidden Fees
Cindy provides service on a month-to-month basis with no lengthy contracts to trap unhappy clients. The goal is building long-term relationships through exceptional service, not legal obligations.
The Small Town Difference
​Personal Relationships Drive Better Results
When you work with Small Town Bookkeeping, you're not just an account number in a large firm's system. Cindy gets to know her clients personally, including their families, business goals, challenges, and what success means to them. This personal connection enables better service and creates networking opportunities within the Coweta and Fayette business communities.
Knowing clients personally also means Cindy can serve as an excellent referral source. When a client needs septic work, back pain relief, or home improvements, she can connect them with other trusted professionals in her network without ever revealing confidential client information. This type of community-building relationship is impossible with large, impersonal firms.
Security and Local Accountability
Unlike firms that outsource bookkeeping overseas, your financial data stays secure with one trusted local professional. Cindy shares a cautionary story about a client whose previous accountant outsourced work internationally, leading to a disgruntled former employee contacting all the firm's clients with confidential information. When you work locally, you know exactly who has access to your sensitive business data.
Being locally based also means genuine accountability. Cindy's reputation in the Newnan business community depends on client satisfaction and professional results. Cindy directly ties her success to the success of the businesses she serves.
Flexible Service That Grows With Your Business
As businesses evolve, their bookkeeping needs change too. A startup may only need a basic setup and monthly maintenance. At the same time, a growing contractor requires sophisticated job costing and cash flow analysis. Small Town Bookkeeping adapts service levels to match current needs, scaling up or down as circumstances change.
When clients outgrow bookkeeping-only services and need full CPA support, Cindy facilitates smooth transitions to qualified accounting professionals. She maintains relationships with several local CPAs and can recommend the best fit for each client based on their specific situation and budget.
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Getting Started Is Simple and Risk-Free
Step One:
Discovery Call
The process begins with a 30-60 minute discovery call to learn about your business, challenges, and goals. This conversation helps determine whether Small Town Bookkeeping is the right fit and what services would provide the most value. There's no charge for this initial consultation, and you will face no pressure to move forward if the match isn't perfect.
Step Three:
Custom Service Proposal
Based on the discovery call and diagnostic review, you'll receive a clear proposal outlining recommended services, timelines, and pricing. Whether you need major cleanup, simple catch-up, or ongoing maintenance, the proposal reflects your actual situation and requirements.
Step Two:
Free QuickBooks Diagnostic
For businesses with existing QuickBooks files, Cindy provides a comprehensive diagnostic review at no charge. She examines your chart of accounts, transaction categorization, product and services lists, and overall file organization. The detailed report identifies what's working well, what needs improvement, and provides specific recommendations for moving forward.
Step Four:
Quick Implementation
Once you decide to move forward, implementation happens quickly. Cindy can complete new client setups within days with promptly-provided client information. Cleanup projects typically take 2-4 weeks, depending on complexity and responsiveness. Throughout the process, Cindy maintains regular communication about progress and any questions that arise.
Ready to Take Control of Your Finances?
Stop struggling with QuickBooks and start focusing on what you do best - growing your business and serving your customers. Small Town Bookkeeping takes the financial management burden off your plate, allowing you to spend evenings with your family instead of hunched over transaction categorization. Cindy frees up your energy to focus on marketing, customer service, and business development, rather than reconciling bank statements.
When your books are professionally maintained, you gain clear visibility into cash flow, accurate job profitability analysis, stress-free tax preparation, and the confidence that comes from knowing your financial house is in order. This peace of mind is invaluable for business owners who need to make informed decisions about pricing, hiring, equipment purchases, and growth opportunities.
Cindy Boring is ready to provide the personalized, professional bookkeeping services your Newnan area business deserves. With over 30 years of experience, QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification, and deep local market knowledge, she delivers the results that help service businesses thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does QuickBooks bookkeeping cost?
Pricing starts at $150 per month for basic maintenance services, customized based on your specific business needs, transaction volume, and complexity requirements.
Can I hire someone to do my QuickBooks?
Absolutely. That's precisely what Small Town Bookkeeping specializes in - taking QuickBooks management completely off your plate so you can focus on running and growing your business.
Is it worth paying a bookkeeper?
When you consider the time saved, the accuracy gained, the stress eliminated, and the professional insights into profitability and cash flow, most business owners find professional bookkeeping invaluable for their peace of mind and business success.
What makes you different from larger firms?
Personal attention, same-day response times, local expertise, and you always work directly with Cindy - never handed off to junior staff, overseas contractors, or automated systems.
Do you require long-term contracts?
No. Cindy provides service on a month-to-month basis with no lengthy contracts. However, she appreciates 30-90 days' notice for planning purposes.