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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