Who we help
Solo or shop owner, we speak salon.
We only work with stylists, barbers, salons, and barbershops. No explaining your business to us.
Booth renters
Booth rent, product costs, tips, and deposits, tracked and tax-ready.
How we handle your booksSuite renters
Rent, utilities, supplies, and client payments, organized every month.
How we handle your booksCommission stylists & barbers
Know your real take-home, with records your CPA can use.
How we handle your booksSalon & barbershop owners
Multiple chairs, payroll, inventory, and reports that show how the shop is really doing.
How we handle your booksWe already know
- Booth rent vs. commission splits
- Cash tips vs. card tips
- Color, product, and tool costs
- Deposits and processing fees
- Suite rent and utilities
- Licensing and education costs
- 1099 vs. W-2
- Quarterly estimates (with your CPA)
What we don't do
We stick to bookkeeping and reporting, and work alongside your CPA for the rest.
- File taxes or give tax advice
- File sales tax returns
- Give legal or entity advice
- Run payroll (we categorize it)
Guides for stylists and barbers
All guidesBookkeeping
How to Pay Yourself as a Booth Renter or Suite Renter
How booth and suite renters can pay themselves a steady amount: three accounts, taxes set aside first, a paycheck from your average, and slow months.
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Booth Rent vs Commission: How to Tell Which Pays You More
Booth rent or commission? A fair side-by-side for stylists: what each side pays for, a worked example, a simple break-even formula, and how taxes change.
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Behind on Your Bookkeeping? Here's What to Do
Months or years behind on your books as a stylist or barber? How to size the problem, gather what you have, and choose DIY, a catch-up or a fresh start.
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