Who is Financial Foundations designed for?

Financial Foundations, our DIY bookkeeping solution, is designed for pet business owners who are willing to manage their own bookkeeping but want a reliable system, clearer instructions or professional guidance. They can be a good fit for newer businesses, smaller businesses or owners who are not yet ready to outsource their bookkeeping completely.

Do I need bookkeeping experience?

No, but you need to be comfortable learning the process, following a consistent routine and setting aside time to maintain your books. Our goal is to make bookkeeping easier to understand, without expecting you to become an accountant.

Will you do the bookkeeping for me?

As Financial Foundations is educational and guidance-based, you remain responsible for completing and maintaining your bookkeeping unless a separate done-for-you service is included in your agreement.If you would prefer for our team to handle the recurring work, monthly bookkeeping will probably be a better fit.

What can Financial Foundations help me with?

Depending on the service selected, it may help you:Set up or organize QuickBooks OnlineUnderstand your chart of accountsCategorize income and expenses correctlyReconcile bank and credit card accountsCreate a consistent bookkeeping routineUnderstand basic financial reportsIdentify and correct common bookkeeping mistakesPrepare better records for your tax professional

Will it fix old bookkeeping problems?

Not automatically. If your existing records contain significant errors, missing transactions, unreconciled accounts or multiple months of unfinished bookkeeping, you may need a separate cleanup or catch-up project first.

How much time should I expect to spend on my bookkeeping?

That depends on your transaction volume, number of accounts, payroll, payment processors and other systems. Even with a good process, DIY bookkeeping requires regular attention. If maintaining it consistently becomes difficult, moving to monthly bookkeeping may save you time and reduce the risk of errors.

Can I start with Financial Foundations and move to monthly bookkeeping later?

Yes! Financial Foundations can be a practical starting point, and you can inquire about monthly bookkeeping when you’re ready to outsource. Availability and pricing will depend on your needs and our current capacity.

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ARE YOU ASKING YOURSELF:

“Do I need a bookkeeper?”

Maybe you do. Or maybe you just need some support to get your finances in order and feel confident managing them yourself.

If you love being hands-on and would rather spend your hard-earned money on squeaky toys than accounting fees, you might just need the right system in place. Financial Foundations is the perfect DIY solution to give you the skills, structure and safety net to keep your books pristine in under 30 minutes a week. And if things ever get a bit ruff (ruff), support is always close by!

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How We Help You Stay on Top of Your Books

QuickBooks 101 Jump Start

Includes step-by-step video lessons, checklists and plug-and-play templates. You’ll get QuickBooks set up, your bank feeds connected and a weekly routine that takes less time than a dog walk!

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DIY + Quarterly Check-ins

Includes a quarterly review via Zoom, custom insight report and 48-hour email support. Think of it as a routine wellness exam for your books so you can catch small issues before they turn into expensive emergencies.

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Bookkeeping Partner

You take care of the basics, and we’ll handle the reconciliations and behind-the-scenes rule-building, along with a monthly strategy call. It’s the best of both worlds: a DIY price tag with expert-level support!

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Why you’ll love to DIY

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More money for things that matter:

Skip the outsourcing fees and reinvest your money toward growing your business.

“Anne-Marie and her team at Tiny Paws rescued me”

"I was trying to DIY all my accounting and make my husband slog through last-minute tax prep…It was killing us, losing money and just causing us to get in our own way of scaling. I knew I had to change. I invested in Tiny Paws Bookkeeping and have seen enormous growth, educated decisions and restful nights. Anne-Marie knows the industry and the nuances in the books. There’s always education and never judgment or shame about how you have or haven’t done things before. 1000% recommend! Just do it. It IS worth the investment.”