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8d ago in
Bookkeeper Recommendations / Pricing
Hi everyone! I started my business 3 months ago and working on my first full-service client project now :) I'm looking into hiring a bookkeeper and the one I just spoke to has an hourly rate of $120 with a 10-hour retainer. Is this a fair cost for bookkeeping services? Any recommendations for bookkeepers?
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New comment 7d ago
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@Alison Johnson Thanks for the comment Alison! Yeah this one I spoke to was Everything But Design - they estimated only a few hours the first month to get everything set up but I do worry they'll bill a lot of hours in the future. Don't want the prices to get out of hand. I agree with Emilee and Preston that we need someone who's specific to our industry, so just trying to figure out the best options. Let me know if you find something good - I also just booked a consult with Happy Book
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@Emilee Neubert Haha that makes so much sense, I feel like I'd be in the same boat if I attempted it myself! Thank you again, I'll look into Happy Books for sure
Sep 30 in
Let's see your work! 💖
Photo Introduction: Share a photo that represents your work or passion, adding a story behind it! Let's show each other some love and get to know one another in this amazing community. 🥰
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New comment 11d ago
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@Heather Mitchell Thank you so much :)
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@Amanda Penning Hi Amanda, these are actually real photos of the completed space, not renderings :)
Sep 26 in
Do I need quickbooks too?
At what point do we need to get quickbooks and hire a bookkeeper?
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New comment Sep 27
0 likes • Sep 27
Same question! I only have DesignFiles for now and just starting out
Aug 22 in
Paint Color Tool
Any good tools to change paint colors for interior rooms and exteriors? Do you normally do this in Sketchup or another program?
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New comment Sep 27
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@Emilee Neubert @Niya Sisk Sorry, completely missed both of your responses! Yes, I just meant changing colors on the pictures themselves, without having to draw up 3D models of anything. I think there's free tools through various paint companies so that could be an option
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@Teresa Mooney Thank you Teresa!
Sep 17 in
Payment for Product Selections
When a client has selected and approved their products, do you put these charges on a credit card (my business card has a very low limit) or do you collect their card number to use? I am working on getting set up with SideDoor but I wasn't sure if there is a way for the client to pay directly when using a site like SD.
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New comment Sep 26
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@Emilee Neubert Do you suggest using an official "Amex for Business" card or would a personal CC that I've designated for business-use only suffice? I find the dedicated "business" cards have much higher minimum spends, but not sure if there's other pros/cons I'm missing. Thank you!!
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@denise-rockstroh-6615
Living the dream in Orange County, CA - designing and creating spaces that are havens for modern living.
Active 4d ago
Joined Aug 7, 2024
Orange County, California
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