Business by the Book

Business by the Book We provide bookkeeping and accounting services to small business owners, creatives and entrepreneurs so they can do what they love.

We take care of our clients, so they can take care of theirs. We believe in empowering solopreneurs & small business owners with the freedom to stop stressing over their bookkeeping and to start focusing more on their God-given talents.

Picture this: An inbox full of leads, clients happily making selections and waiting on their furniture to arrive, and ot...
08/30/2024

Picture this: An inbox full of leads, clients happily making selections and waiting on their furniture to arrive, and other clients living in their newly renovated homes. You are paying yourself.

When you get to this place, the natural question is, “Can I afford to hire a new team member?”

When our clients ask this, we start by asking them a few key questions:
• Do you want to hire an employee or a contractor?
• Do you currently have payroll in your business, or do we need to set this up?
• What does your benefits package look like?
• Will this new hire be in an administrative or a billable role?
• What’s the average salary for this position in your area?

Many interior design businesses operate successfully with payroll percentages between 15% and 30% of gross revenue, while some high-labor, service-based businesses are profitable with payroll costs up to 50% of gross revenue.

Before you hire a new employee, speak with an accountant who deeply understands the interior design industry. Book a discovery call today or reach out to your accountant if you are already working with us.

Book a Call: https://scheduler.zoom.us/ashley-mobley/discovery-call

Read the full blog post: https://www.businessbythebook.money/bbtb-blog/can-your-interior-design-firm-afford-to-hire-an-employee-find-out

Is Your Design Firm Financially Healthy?What does it mean to have a financially healthy design firm? Tons of cash in the...
08/05/2024

Is Your Design Firm Financially Healthy?

What does it mean to have a financially healthy design firm? Tons of cash in the bank? High-profile clients? Multi-million dollars in revenue? While this might indicate you have a healthy business, there are many other ways to assess the health of your design firm, such as paying yourself regularly, paying your team a fair and equitable rate, and keeping up with your sales and income taxes.

Managing the money side of your business might not be your cup of tea. That’s why we at Business by the Book exist. Our job is to handle your weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial tasks, in addition to conducting your monthly and year-end financial reviews and helping you make educated financial decisions to spur the growth of your design firm.

Together, we can move your business forward! Get started by booking a Discovery Call with us today: https://calendly.com/business-by-the-book/new-client-consultation?month=2024-08

"Business by the Book was hands down the best investment I made in my business. The BBTB team takes ownership of my acco...
07/23/2024

"Business by the Book was hands down the best investment I made in my business. The BBTB team takes ownership of my account like they are apart of our studio team. Asking all the right questions to better understand our business, accurately report our numbers and timely follow up when we get busy and are slow to respond. I don’t have to worry about forgetting to pay our quarterly taxes and we have never been more on top of our credit card statements. Maintaining financial health can be overwhelming and the BBTB team removes that stress." -

Thank you, Anne Marie! We have been working with Choux Designs since 2021, and we have loved being part of her team!

07/16/2024

Do you look at your monthly financial reports and think, “Okay, so now what?” Monthly or quarterly bookkeeping records the financial information that YOU created. If you want support on what to do next, you may be interested in financial planning and analysis services (FP&A).

Business by the Book offers financial planning services focused on forecasting and preparing for the future, as well as financial analysis services focused on reviewing data from the past. These services are designed to provide valuable insights and strategic guidance to empower you to optimize your financial performance and achieve your business goals.

Learn more about these services: https://www.tella.tv/video/service-spotlight-financial-planning-and-analysis-22vw

Earlier this year, we renovated the BBTB office, and it is beautiful! Our space is nestled right off the square in histo...
07/09/2024

Earlier this year, we renovated the BBTB office, and it is beautiful! Our space is nestled right off the square in historic Dahlonega, Georgia. Dahlonega was the site of the first major Gold Rush in the US, beginning in 1829. We love being part of this community’s unique history. While our team is essentially remote, our office acts as a “home base” for many of our team members.

Heather and Chris Eason and their teams at and brought their creative efforts to renovate and design an old and small space into a powerhouse open-office environment complete with three private offices for our Zoom meetings with clients.
We also want to give a HUGE shoutout to Carmen at and the team at for working with us on this renovation.

We’re located right next door to , so the next time you're in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, stop by and say hello.

(Photography by )

“I feel as though my understanding of my business has grown immensely thanks to Isabel. That knowledge helps me to bette...
06/25/2024

“I feel as though my understanding of my business has grown immensely thanks to Isabel. That knowledge helps me to better run my business. My "baby" business is growing and I know that it is on the path to success because of this.” -

Thank you, Andria, for these heartfelt words. We love watching our clients' businesses grow. We're here for the long haul with you!

06/17/2024

Managing Purchase Orders is a huge pain point for many interior designers. Hours can be spent looking for vendor emails, researching charges, and updating project management systems, only to realize the item is out of stock and you're back to square one.

Managing the receipts, returns, shipping updates, and vendor communication can feel so overwhelming. But all of this information is essential for profitability tracking.

We can help. We can give you back HOURS in your week.

Our Purchase Order Management service is designed to alleviate the burden of administrative tasks and streamline your procurement process.

To learn more, book a call: https://calendly.com/business-by-the-book/support-call-with-ashley

We LOVE our clients. Some of you we’ve worked with for a literal decade. 🤯The accountant-client relationship is tricky. ...
05/30/2024

We LOVE our clients. Some of you we’ve worked with for a literal decade. 🤯

The accountant-client relationship is tricky. We know a lot about you. You have to trust us with a lot of very personal and sensitive information. And that’s a vulnerable place to be.

But when it works — it’s a great dynamic. So we’d love to have more wonderful clients, just like you. So send your friends and colleagues our way! And if they hire us, we’ll apply a $250 credit on your next months’ fee.

Be sure to have your friend tell us who sent them! Questions? Send me a DM or ask your Account Manager.

We love helping our clients get back to what they love to do!
05/07/2024

We love helping our clients get back to what they love to do!

Need more from your accountant?? We get it. Sometimes the monthly or quarterly reports are just not enough. Maybe you’re...
04/24/2024

Need more from your accountant?? We get it. Sometimes the monthly or quarterly reports are just not enough. Maybe you’re trying to determine if you can hire a new team member, open a brick & mortar office, or just pay yourself more. We offer a variety of advisory services that can help you understand your financials and your businesses on a deeper level.

Knowing your numbers is one thing. Using those numbers to make the big decisions is another. We can help. 💚💚

Feeling overwhelmed by your financial reports? It doesn't have to be that way. In our next installment of Financial Lite...
04/17/2024

Feeling overwhelmed by your financial reports? It doesn't have to be that way.

In our next installment of Financial Literacy Awareness Month content, BBTB VP Morgan Boudreaux walks through the six key takeaways from your financial reports, as well as addresses some frequently asked questions like, "How often should I review these reports?"

The full presentation is posted in our Resource Center.: https://www.businessbythebook.money/bbtb-blog/key-takeaways-from-your-financial-reports

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