Precision Bookkeeping to Empower Your Growth
Your business isn’t a hamburger. You have challenges and needs completely unique to you and your company. I do not deliver a cookie-cutter product, rather I coordinate with you to ensure I am providing all the services you need, and none you don’t. Because of this, I cannot provide specific pricing online.
There are many resources available to get an idea of fair pricing. NerdWallet advises that small businesses should expect $300 to $700+ per month for bookkeeping services.[1] Simple businesses (low quantities of monthly transactions, businesses without inventory, etc.) can reasonably expect to be on the lower end. More complex businesses (many transactions each month, multiple company credit cards, extensive inventory, etc.) can reasonably expect to be on the higher end.
A good bookkeeper will pay for themself. Every hour you spend wrestling with your books is an hour you’re not earning money. Every hour you spend learning to comply with accounting standards and reporting requirements is an hour you aren’t focused on maximizing your own services. By handing the books off to a specialized professional, you can spend more of your time on the work you love that brings in more money, more customers, and increases your returns.
Solo business or side hustle
- One employee: the owner.
- Fewer than 100 transactions per month.
- Low inventory.
- All around simple books.
A typical business of this type usually pays around $250 – $300 per month.
Small business
- About 1-5 employees.
- Around 100-500 transactions per month.
- Few bank accounts and credit cards.
- Simple books with a couple complexities.
A typical business of this type usually pays around $300 – $600 per month.
Growing Business
- Six or more employees.
- About 500-1,000 transactions per month.
- Multiple bank accounts or credit cards.
- Payroll.
- More inventory.
- As the business grows, the bookkeeping needs and costs grow.
A business such as this usually pays around $600 – $900 per month. Larger businesses’ costs grow in proportion to their increased complexity and needs.
Choosing the Bookkeeping Solution for Your Business
Your business is unique, so your bookkeeping solution should be too.
Whether DIY, in-house, or outsourced, the right choice depends on your size, complexity, time, and goals. Here’s a clear comparison to help you decide.
DIY
Managing your own books using tools such as QuickBooks Online.
- Cost of tools/software ($20-$100/mo).
- 5-10 hrs/mo of your time (even for simple books), plus learning curve.
- Full control, but no professional review. Errors can snowball unnoticed.
- Lost productivity and income from handling books instead of revenue-generating work.
- Frustration when complexities arise.
In-House Bookkeeping
Hiring an employee to manage the books and work with CPAs.
- High total cost: ~$50,000–$80,000+/year (salary + benefits, payroll taxes, training).
- Requires steady volume/workload to justify full-time hire.
- Direct access and control, but adds overhead (office, equipment if needed).
- Risk if employee leaves or makes errors: business bears full responsibility.
- Best for larger, complex operations with constant needs.
Outsourced Bookkeeping
Contracting with an external bookkeeping professional such as Aqueduct Books.
- Predictable cost: Usually $300–$1,500/mo for small/medium businesses (best value balance).
- Expert eyes catch issues early; access to specialized knowledge without overhead.
- Scales easily as your business grows. No hiring/firing hassles.
- Confidence from accurate, compliant books and professional insights.
- Frees you to focus on customers, growth, opportunities. Often the simplest, most efficient option.
Experience Tailored Financial Clarity and Growth
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Accurate, Modern, Streamlined Bookkeeping
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Customized Business Consulting
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[1] Crawford, Hillary. (2025, July 29) Bookkeeping Prices for Small Business: What to Expect in 2025. NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/business/software/learn/bookkeeping-pricing