Accounting & Bookkeeping for Professional Services for the Service Industries

Make Your Numbers as Strong as Your Team, Talent & Relationships

It doesn’t matter if you own a small technology firm, hair salon, cleaning service, interior decorating service, or are a freelance marketing business – professional services firms and the service industry have a lot in common with their numbers. Past the number of appointments booked, timesheet entries, the common denominator is the same, hours worked = hours billed.

Whether you bill by the hour, the service, the appointment, or work on a commission basis, there are many financial challenges facing a service-oriented business:

  • Balancing invoicing and financial responsibilities with the day-to-day client service
  • Dealing with accounts receivable, late payments, and collections
  • Properly handling the markup, tax, and payment for the cost of goods sold in your service-driven industry
  • Using your financials to forecast bandwidth, staffing, and the need to hire talent
  • Properly recording deprecation for computers, furniture, fixtures and other equipment
  • Tax planning, payment of quarterly estimated taxes, and the tax implications of your business structure
  • Obtaining financing or lines of credit without significant collateral

And, most importantly, having the cash to make payroll and covering the high overhead of your talented team – your biggest asset doesn’t show up on the balance sheet!

Dr. Nicole Schimke-Jones
Schimke Chiropractic (North Prairie, WI)

“As a practical, hard-working professional, I value the personal attention, accessibility and reliable service EWH provides. From bookkeeping services to effective tax planning, they have fulfilled my expectations. Their knowledge of the uniqueness of small business practices gives me the ability to maintain my focus on patient care.”

Kathy and Todd Gillette
Former Gillette Body & Paint (Waukesha, WI)

“Gillette Body & Paint has been with EWH since we opened up 18 years ago. They have given us exceptional service. The staff is friendly and always willing to help us out when needed. I couldn’t imagine service like that anywhere else.”

Mandy
Brookfield Dance Academy (Brookfield, WI)

“You guys have been so awesome! EWH has been amazing for both my business and me personally, and teaching me the most important things I need to know about my numbers to run my business effectively and make sound decisions.”

Matt Weiss
Tri City National Bank & Senior Vice President

“EWH Small Business Accounting is a valued partner to us at Tri City National Bank. We have engaged them to help us train our junior loan officers and credit staff. They understand small businesses inside and out and would be a great resource to any growing company.”

Dr. Nicole Schimke-Jones
Schimke Chiropractic (North Prairie, WI)

“As a practical, hard-working professional, I value the personal attention, accessibility and reliable service EWH provides. From bookkeeping services to effective tax planning, they have fulfilled my expectations. Their knowledge of the uniqueness of small business practices gives me the ability to maintain my focus on patient care.”

Kathy and Todd Gillette
Former Gillette Body & Paint (Waukesha, WI)

“Gillette Body & Paint has been with EWH since we opened up 18 years ago. They have given us exceptional service. The staff is friendly and always willing to help us out when needed. I couldn’t imagine service like that anywhere else.”

Mandy
Brookfield Dance Academy (Brookfield, WI)

“You guys have been so awesome! EWH has been amazing for both my business and me personally, and teaching me the most important things I need to know about my numbers to run my business effectively and make sound decisions.”

Matt Weiss
Tri City National Bank & Senior Vice President

“EWH Small Business Accounting is a valued partner to us at Tri City National Bank. We have engaged them to help us train our junior loan officers and credit staff. They understand small businesses inside and out and would be a great resource to any growing company.”

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Education Is a Big Service

Whether you are an attorney in Onalaska, an insurance agent in Waukesha, an IT firm in West Bend, or a service provider in Madison, you understand that ongoing education is part of staying sharp in your field. Our education program and workshops – EWH University – help you better understand the fundamentals of finance in your small service business. We provide this big service to you, allowing you to make smart choices about the future.

EWH University

Our EWH University for Small Business focuses on simple, easy, and fun ways to explore your small business. Our workshops will guide you to that “ah-ha” moment where it all makes sense, and empower you to turn more of your business decisions into measurable financial results.

Register for Upcoming Workshops

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Transparent Pricing in a Hard to Price Industry

Because there isn’t always a price tag on a box, a sign at the counter, or a thorough project estimate and scope for every service, communicating costs in any service business can be a challenge. At EWH Small Business Accounting we work hard to be transparent in our pricing – unlike some of our competitors who simply quote you an hourly rate. We offer complimentary consultations, where you have the chance to tell us more about the financial challenges you face in your service business. We’ll review things like your cash flow, accounting, Quickbooks, and other software, and help you understand how we would provide service to your small business and the time we’ll invest – you’ll find the benefits far outweigh the costs.

Contact one of our four locations in Waukesha, Madison, Onalaska or West Bend to schedule your Complimentary Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation Today.