Salons & Spas
You built your clientele through great work. The bookkeeping side is what nobody prepared you for.
Running a Business Wasn't the Plan
You got into this because you were good at the work. Clients followed. Referrals came in. Eventually opening your own place made sense.
What nobody mentioned is that now you’re responsible for booth renter agreements, tip reporting, quarterly tax estimates, inventory tracking, and a pile of receipts that grows faster than you can sort through it. You went to cosmetology school, not accounting school.
We handle the numbers. You focus on clients and the work you’re actually good at.
Working In the Business, Not On It
Most salon and spa owners aren’t managing from a back office. They’re still booking clients, working the floor, building relationships. The business runs because they’re in it every day doing the actual work.
That means bookkeeping gets pushed to late nights or weekends. Or it doesn’t happen at all until tax season forces the issue. The QuickBooks file gets further behind every week and catching up feels impossible.
Who We Work With
Who We Work With
Hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, day spas, med spas, massage therapists, estheticians, and independent beauty professionals on Long Island.
Where You Are
Where You Are
Running a real business with real revenue. You’ve outgrown the shoebox of receipts approach but don’t have time to stay on top of the books yourself.
Why General Bookkeepers Miss Things
Salons and spas have financial quirks that bookkeepers outside this industry often overlook. Worker classification, tip reporting, mixed retail and service income, and significant cash flow all create specific accounting needs that require attention.
These aren’t complicated once you understand them. But most general bookkeepers don’t, and small mistakes in these areas compound into bigger problems at tax time or during an audit.
Booth Renters vs Employees
Booth Renters vs Employees
The IRS draws a firm line between these classifications. Getting it wrong creates tax liability and potential penalties. We make sure your setup is documented correctly and the paperwork supports your position.
Tip Tracking and Reporting
Tip Tracking and Reporting
Cash tips, credit card tips, tip pools. There are reporting requirements and most shops are handling something incorrectly. We help you track and report tips the right way.
Product vs Service Income
Product vs Service Income
Retail products and services have different margins. Lumping them together hides what’s actually making money. We track them separately so you can see where profit comes from.
Cash Transactions
Cash Transactions
Still plenty of cash changing hands in this industry. Proper tracking keeps your books accurate and prevents the discrepancies that cause headaches when your accountant prepares your return.
What Changes
You opened your own place to build something, do work you’re proud of, and have control over your schedule. Not to spend your evenings sorting through bank statements and worrying about whether you’re handling tips correctly.
We take the books off your plate. Monthly closes, clean financials, payroll if you need it. You know where you stand financially every month without doing the work yourself.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Your books get closed every month. No more guessing at profitability or scrambling when tax season arrives. You and your accountant get clean numbers to work with.
Payroll Support
Payroll Support
If you have employees, we can help with payroll setup and training so the tax deposits and filings happen correctly. One fewer thing demanding your attention.
Long Island's Small Business Bookkeeper
The Next Step:
A Quick Conversation
Tell us about your business and what you need. We'll ask a few questions and give you a straightforward quote.
