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Business Bookkeeping & Tax

Stop Losing
Sleep Over Your
Small Business Books

We handle your bookkeeping and tax preparation
so you can get back to doing what you love—growing your business.


Consulting Services for Family-Owned Businesses | Net Profits Consulting
✅ Family-Owned Business Specialists

Consulting Services for Clarity, Compliance & Cash Flow

Bookkeeping services, QuickBooks setup, sales tax filing, cash flow management, budgeting, tax planning, Fractional CFO, restaurant costing, and government contract consulting—tailored for small, family-owned businesses.

QuickBooks ExpertsSales Tax FilingCash Flow & BudgetingFractional CFORestaurant CostingGovCon Readiness

Core Services

Choose a standalone engagement, bundle a few for momentum, or move into a monthly retainer. Each service includes clear deliverables, simple explanations, and practical next steps.

Startup Setup & Compliance

Project • from $650

  • Entity selection guidance (LLC, S-Corp, etc.), EIN, sales tax account
  • License checklist & first-year compliance calendar
  • Formation roadmap + basic operating agreement template
What this solves

Correct setup prevents tax headaches, missed licenses, and bank rejections. We align your structure to liability protection and tax efficiency.

QuickBooks Setup or Cleanup

Project • $750–$3,500Scope-based

  • Custom chart of accounts, bank feeds & rules
  • Historical catch-up & reconciliation (to 12 months)
  • SOP for weekly tasks; QuickBooks file ready for monthly use
What this solves

Accurate books unlock loans, grants, tax savings, and pricing decisions. We restore trust in your numbers—fast.

Monthly Bookkeeping & Sales Tax

Monthly • $400–$1,500+

  • Monthly categorization & reconciliations
  • Sales tax filing; light AP/AR support as needed
  • Report pack: P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash summary
What this solves

Keeps you compliant and decision-ready. You’ll see where cash goes, spot margin issues, and stay current for tax time.

Cash Flow & Budgeting

Project • $900–$2,500

  • 12-month operating budget + 13-week rolling cash flow
  • Break-even analysis & “do this week” cash moves
  • Excel/Sheets model + action plan
What this solves

Predict shortfalls, plan inventory & payroll, and reduce stress. Perfect for seasonal businesses and growth planning.

Fractional CFO (Lite)

Monthly • $1,200–$3,000+

  • KPIs: COGS%, labor%, average ticket, CAC/LTV (if applicable)
  • Pricing & margin optimization; scenario planning
  • Monthly CFO memo + quarterly strategy review
What this solves

Gives owners a data-driven partner for growth, profitability, and cash discipline—without a full-time hire.

Tax Planning & Preparation

Seasonal • Scope-based

  • Mid-year projection & year-end close checklist
  • Business & personal returns (as applicable)
  • Entity-specific strategies & reminders
What this solves

Proactive planning lowers your bill and avoids last-minute surprises. We coordinate books + taxes for a smooth filing.

Operations & Process Improvement

Project • Scope-based

  • Quote → Invoice → Collect workflow mapping
  • SOPs, roles/RACI, tool stack alignment
  • 90-day ops roadmap + team training
What this solves

Removes bottlenecks, reduces rework, and speeds cash collection. Great for service businesses and multi-location teams.

Inventory, COGS & Pricing (Food)

Project • $1,200–$3,000

  • Recipe/menu costing & waste controls
  • Vendor benchmarking & weekly COGS tracking
  • Target margins & purchasing checklist
What this solves

Stops profit leaks from food costs and portion variance. Ideal for restaurants, food trucks, and caterers.

Government Contract Readiness

Project • $900–$2,500

  • SAM.gov registration, NAICS codes, capability statement
  • Set-aside strategy; bid/no-bid criteria
  • 90-day pursuit plan & proposal prep checklist
What this solves

Gets your business procurement-ready with compliant paperwork and a pipeline plan to pursue winnable opportunities.

Advisory Calls (On-Demand)

60 minutes • $199–$349

  • Strategy or troubleshooting session
  • Follow-up notes & action checklist
  • Optional recording
What this solves

Perfect for quick answers, second opinions, or mapping next steps before a bigger engagement.

Quick-Start Bundles

Proven combos to hit the ground running.

Essentials Launch (30 days)

Project • Popular

  • Startup Setup & Compliance
  • QuickBooks Setup
  • 1× Advisory Call

Outcome: Fully compliant and “books-ready.”

Cash & Clarity (45 days)

Project • Owner Favorite

  • Cleanup (as needed)
  • 12-mo Budget + 13-wk Cash Flow
  • KPI mini-dashboard

Outcome: Know your burn, runway, and weekly moves.

Restaurant Pro (60 days)

Project • Foodpreneurs

  • POS ↔ QuickBooks alignment
  • Menu costing & COGS controls
  • Labor/Kitchen SOPs

Outcome: Dialed-in margins with simple weekly routines.

Pricing Anchors

Exact quotes depend on volume, systems, and scope.

Advisory Call
$199–$349
QB Setup/Cleanup
$750–$3,500
Monthly Bookkeeping
$400–$1,500+
Cash Flow & Budget
$900–$2,500
Fractional CFO (Lite): $1,200–$3,000+/mo Restaurant Costing: $1,200–$3,000 GovCon Readiness: $900–$2,500

About Net Profits Consulting

We help owners make confident financial decisions with clean books, clear dashboards, and simple routines their teams can follow.

Approach

  • Clarity first: Plain-English explanations and training.
  • Right-sized tools: QuickBooks, POS, payroll, AP/AR, and cash-flow models that fit your stage.
  • Accountability: Checklists, SOPs, and monthly reviews to keep momentum.

Outcomes

  • Accurate financials for lenders, grants, and taxes
  • Improved margins via pricing and COGS controls
  • Predictable cash flow and fewer surprises

Industries & Use Cases

We frequently support restaurants and food trucks, professional services, eCommerce, and emerging government vendors.

Restaurants & Food Trucks

Menu costing, inventory controls, labor targets, POS ↔ QuickBooks, and weekly cash routines to protect margins.

Service Businesses

Proposal-to-payment workflows, AR follow-up, job costing, and simple dashboards to track performance.

eCommerce & Retail

Sales channel integrations, inventory reconciliation, sales tax filing, and SKU-level profitability.

Case Snapshots

Restaurant Cash Control

Introduced weekly COGS checks and portion SOPs; improved gross margin within one quarter.

Cleanup → Loan-Ready

Rebuilt 12 months of books, delivered lender-ready financials and a cash forecast for underwriting.

GovCon Readiness

Registered SAM.gov, created a capability statement, and prioritized small-bid pipeline for faster wins.

How It Works

Simple 4-Step Flow

  1. Discovery: 15–30 min call to clarify needs
  2. Proposal: Scope, deliverables, fee, timeline
  3. Onboarding: Secure docs, tool access, kickoff
  4. Delivery: Weekly updates, handoff + training

What We Need

  • Prior-year returns + bank/credit statements
  • POS & payroll access; vendor & product/menu lists
  • Existing bookkeeping files and app logins

Add-Ons

Payroll setup & policies AP/AR workflows KPI dashboards (Looker Studio) Staff training Sales tax nexus review

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with brand-new businesses?

Yes. Our Essentials Launch bundle gets you formed, compliant, and “books-ready” within 30 days.

Can you take over messy books?

We specialize in cleanups, moving you to clean monthly operations, then optional monthly bookkeeping.

Do you handle sales tax filings?

Yes. We register accounts (if needed) and file on your required cadence (monthly/quarterly/annual).

What does the 15-minute call cover?

A quick diagnostic of goals, systems, and timeline so we can provide a right-sized proposal.

What tools do you support?

Primarily QuickBooks plus POS, payroll, AP/AR, and inventory tools common to restaurants and service firms.

Do you serve clients outside New Jersey?

Yes—most engagements are virtual and we serve clients across the U.S.

Let’s get your numbers working for you

Tell us about your business and goals. We’ll recommend a right-sized plan and next steps.

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