How Much Does It Cost to Clean Up Your Books (for NWA Service-Based Businesses)?

If you’re a small business owner in Northwest Arkansas—whether you run a cleaning company in Springdale, a landscaping business in Bentonville, or a salon in Fayetteville—you know how fast the paperwork piles up when you're focused on serving your clients.

Letting your bookkeeping slip can lead to bigger problems: missed deductions, IRS penalties, and financial confusion that holds your business back.

That’s why bookkeeping cleanup matters—and why it’s worth investing in.

💵 How Much Does Bookkeeping Cleanup Cost?

At DBR Bookkeeping, we help service-based businesses across NWA get their books in order and their financials on track.

🧾 Cleanup Cost Range: $1,000–$8,000+
Your cost depends on:

  • How far behind your records are (months vs. years)

  • Number of bank, credit, and payment processor accounts

  • Volume of client transactions

  • Outstanding invoices, loans, or payroll issues

  • Errors from previous bookkeepers or DIY attempts

Every cleanup is custom-quoted based on your business’s specific needs.

🧰 What Does a Cleanup Include?

  • Sorting and categorizing months (or years) of transactions

  • Reconciling bank and credit card accounts

  • Fixing double entries, uncategorized income, and other errors

  • Cleaning up A/R, A/P, and loan balances

  • Delivering clean, accurate reports for taxes and planning

🧠 Why It’s a Smart Investment

  • Saves you hours of time and stress

  • Helps you avoid penalties and overpaying taxes

  • Makes it easier to apply for financing or grants

  • Lets you make better decisions with clear financial data

  • Pays for itself by finding missed deductions and errors

We’ve had NWA clients invest $4,000 in a cleanup—and save $20,000+ in taxes and mistakes.

✅ FAQ

Q: Why not just hire a full-time bookkeeper?
A: That’s costly. Outsourcing to a professional saves money and gives you expert support as needed.

Q: Do you work with businesses outside of NWA?
A: Yes, but we love supporting local businesses right here in Arkansas.

Q: Do I need to switch to QuickBooks?
A: We specialize in QuickBooks Online and can help you migrate if needed.

Q: What happens after cleanup?
A: We offer monthly bookkeeping, training, and small business mentorship to help you stay organized and grow.

📅 Ready to get your books cleaned up and your business back on track?
Book a free call with Dr. Bryan Raya, QuickBooks ProAdvisor:
👉 https://calendly.com/dbr_bookkeeping/book-a-free-call-with-dbr

Let’s start Doing Business Right.

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