BOOKKEEPING SERVICES FOR TRADES BUSINESSES

Bookkeeping and Finance

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Bookkeeping Setup

£800

Get Your Finances in Order.

What’s Included:

Review and organise your existing books (if applicable).
Correct errors and ensure records are accurate and compliant.
Provide suggestions to streamline your financial processes.
Set up your bookkeeping software (FreeAgent or Zoho Books).
Integrate tools like Stripe for payment processing and Google Sheets for custom tracking.

Time Estimate:

20 hours for reviewing and organizing existing books.
Additional time may apply if switching over to FreeAgent or Zoho Books.

Pricing:

£800 for the initial 20 hours.
Additional time or services (e.g., software switch-over) charged at £40/hour.

Bookkeeping Maintenance

£400 per month

Keeping Your Finances on Track.

What’s Included:

Daily Transaction Management: Track income and expenses accurately.
Invoicing and Payment Tracking: Ensure timely invoicing and monitor payments.
Bank Reconciliation: Regularly match bank statements with your records.
Financial Reports: Provide monthly profit and loss statements, cash flow summaries, and other insights.
Compliance Monitoring: Ensure VAT and other tax obligations are up-to-date and prepared.

Time Estimate:

10–12 hours per month, depending on the volume of transactions and reports needed.

Pricing:

£400 per month, covering up to 12 hours of bookkeeping services.
Additional hours charged at £40/hour.

Bookkeeping Optimisation

£600

Refining and Scaling Your Finances.

What’s Included:

Streamline Financial Processes: Identify inefficiencies and simplify workflows.
Automation Setup: Implement automation tools for repetitive tasks like invoicing and payment reminders.
Performance Analysis: Analyse financial data to identify opportunities for growth and profitability.
Custom Reporting: Create tailored financial reports for strategic decision-making.
Scalability Planning: Prepare your bookkeeping systems for business expansion.

Time Estimate:

15–20 hours per month, depending on the level of optimisation and reporting required.

Pricing:

£600 per month, covering up to 20 hours of optimisation services.
Additional hours charged at £40/hour.

* Additional Costs to Consider

While our packages include setting up your and managing your Bookkeeping systems, some services require additional costs that are payable directly to the providers:

Google Workspace: A paid service with plans starting from £5/month. For more details, see Google Workspace Pricing.
Domain Name: Must be purchased separately and renewed annually, typically costing around £10/year.
Other Services: Many tools (e.g., Zoho, Google) offer free basic accounts. As your business grows, you can choose to upgrade to paid plans directly with the providers.
Virtual number may be required at additional monthly cost.

These costs ensure you have professional-grade tools that scale with your business, giving you the flexibility to grow at your own pace.

Bookkeeping: The Foundation of Your Business Finances

Know Your Numbers

At BlueWood Office, we know that understanding your numbers is critical to running a successful trades business. Bookkeeping provides the foundation for measuring, monitoring, and improving your business’s performance.

With organized financial systems, you can:

Know Your Numbers: Track income, expenses, and profits clearly.
Measure and Monitor: Gain insights from detailed reports to make informed decisions.
Stay Compliant: Ensure tax and financial obligations are always up-to-date.
Plan for Growth: Use financial data to scale your business profitably.

Bookkeeping isn’t just about record-keeping—it’s about understanding and optimizing your business.

The Third Step: Managing Your Finances

Bookkeeping is where your business shifts from foundational setup to financial management. Once money starts flowing in and out, keeping track of it becomes essential - not just for compliance, but for understanding and growing your business.

With ICT and Admin in place, bookkeeping provides:

Financial Clarity: Know exactly where your money is going and coming from.
Actionable Insights: Use data to make informed decisions about your business.
Expert Support: Get regular expertise to ensure compliance and improve profitability.

Bookkeeping is the logical next step in your business journey, ensuring that as you grow, your finances stay organised, accurate, and ready for scaling.

Tools We Use to Streamline Your Bookkeeping

At BlueWood Office, we use reliable, intuitive tools to make bookkeeping seamless and efficient. By combining the power of Zoho, FreeAgent, and other trusted platforms, we ensure your finances are always organized, accurate, and ready to scale.

Core Tools and Platforms:

Zoho Books
- Comprehensive bookkeeping for tracking income, expenses, and payments.
- Integrated features for invoicing, reporting, and tax preparation.
FreeAgent
- User-friendly accounting software ideal for small businesses.
- Simplifies VAT submissions, payroll management and end-of-year tax compliance.
Stripe
- Secure and flexible payment processing for online transactions.
- Integration with bookkeeping software for automatic reconciliation.
Dropbox and Google Drive
- Secure cloud storage for capturing and organising invoices and financial records.
- Easily accessible and shareable, ensuring all documents are stored safely.
Google Sheets
- Custom tracking and data management tailored to your unique needs.
- Useful for creating budgets or tracking specific project expenses.
Zoho CRM
- Manage client invoicing and payment tracking seamlessly.
- Centralised system for better financial and client management.

These tools help us create a streamlined financial system that’s easy to use and built for growth.

Tradespeople We Work With

We're dedicated to supporting tradespeople, individuals to teams, including:

Carpenters & Joiners
Electricians
Plumbers
Painters & Decorators

Roofers
Tilers
Bricklayers
Gardeners & Landscapers

Handymen
HVAC Technicians
Window Installers
Flooring Installers

Welders & Metalworkers
Plasterers
Scaffolders
Locksmiths

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What You Gain with BlueWood Office

✅ Financial Clarity: Know exactly where your money is coming from and where it’s going.

✅ Accurate Records: Ensure all transactions are recorded correctly and kept up-to-date.

✅ Time Savings: Spend less time on bookkeeping tasks and more time focusing on your trade.

✅ Stress-Free Compliance: Stay on top of VAT, taxes, and financial reporting with expert support.

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Our team is here to help simplify your business and set you up for success. Contact us today to learn how we can support your journey.

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SERVICES

ADMINISTRATION, OPERATIONS AND CUSTOMER SERVICES

Admin

Keeping your business organised and running smoothly.

BOOKKEEPING AND FINANCES

Bookkeeping

Tracking your finances made simple with regular reporting.

MARKETING AND SALES

Marketing

Building your Online Digital Presence to attract more clients.

TEAM AND HUMAN RESOURCES

Supporting your team and managing workflows.

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Ready to set up a streamlined ICT infrastructure for your business? Contact BlueWood Office to see how we'll simplify and organise your business systems.