Perch Bookkeeping

06/18/2026

Over the last 2 weeks, I stepped away from the desk and hopped back on the sticks completing my annual Active Duty Training with the United States Coast Guard Reserve. It's a two-week requirement each year, and the reason things have been a little quieter than normal around here.

For those who may not know, right out of college, I spent 10 years on active duty in the Coast Guard before transitioning into civilian life. Those years shaped who I am as a husband, father, and business owner far more than I probably realized at the time.

One of the questions I get asked most often is, "Do you miss it?"

The easy answer is yes.

There's a saying that goes, "You miss the monkeys, but not the zoo," and there's certainly truth to that. The Coast Guard is its own world. The pace, the teamwork, the sense of purpose, and the community are difficult to replicate anywhere else. One of the hardest parts of transitioning out wasn't the work itself. It was losing the daily collaboration, banter and camaraderie that had become normal for a decade.

Looking back, I think that's one of the reasons entrepreneurship ended up being such a natural fit for me.

While the setting looks different these days, the mission feels familiar. I still get to work alongside people, solve problems, bring order to chaos, and help others move toward their goals. The uniform may have changed, but the fulfillment that comes from serving others never really went away.

Bookkeeping might be a quieter role than having the watch or responding to middle of the night calls, but every time I help a business owner gain clarity, reduce stress, or make a better decision for their company, that cup gets filled all the same.

KFG. 🤙🏽

05/21/2026

Show up for your team. They show up for you. The kind words and referrals are the fuel to any small business.

Would love the chance to collaborate and show you and yours that we can be your favorite tool in the belt.

Lets connect.

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📧: [email protected]

05/07/2026

Most business owners are handed financial reports each month or quarter and immediately think one thing:

“What am I even looking at?”

That’s exactly why at Perch, we do things you may not have experienced before in this slice of your business. A bit of human interaction. 🤣

Every month, alongside your financial report package, we send a personalized screen share video walking through your numbers in plain English. No accounting jargon. No confusion. Just real conversations about what your business is telling us.

We break down trends, patterns, wins, concerns, and opportunities so you can confidently make better decisions moving forward or continue doubling down on strategies that are already producing results.

Your books should be more than a compliance task. They should be a tool. And we are certainly in a position to be that Swiss Army teammate.

If you’re ready to actually understand your business financially and not just receive a stack of reports each month, let’s talk.

05/05/2026

Got to jump in dogs first and become a podcast influencer today 💁‍♂️.

Kidding.

But I did get the chance to link up with one of the 🐐 voices in the industry, ☕ Kate Josephine Johnson ☕, and share a bit about myself and the firm.

I wanted it to feel real. No overthinking, no heavy prep. Just a genuine conversation. My hope was that my path into this space resonates with anyone out there thinking about stepping into entrepreneurship, because at times it can feel isolating or out of reach.

Shortly after it went live, I received a message from someone saying the conversation gave them the push they needed to keep moving forward with starting their own business. That right there made it all worth it. HOW COOL?!

Do good work. Make yourself and the teams within your orbit better. Keep showing up.

The relationships will fall into place. 🐦‍⬛

Behind The Hustle: Ryan Hoover

05/04/2026

Opening your books shouldn’t feel like you’re squaring off with Darth Maul every time you log into QuickBooks.

If it does, it might be time to bring the "Light Side" back to your business and get things running the way they should. The discovery call is absolutely free.

May the clarity be with you… organized your books must be, or suffer you will 😄

05/01/2026

Honestly, this clip is pure gold. The comedy hits, but the message behind it is even better.

It was so spot on I actually sent it to a client while we were talking through this exact situation. He’s got a great sense of humor, so it landed well.

If you take one thing from this this week, let it be this:

Stop treating your business bank account like a personal wallet.

It might feel harmless in the moment, but on the back end it creates confusion, extra cleanup, and blurs the line between business and personal finances.

And once that line is blurred, you’re opening the liability door to bigger issues you certainly don’t want to deal with later.

4.6K likes, 250 comments. "Is this a write off? Scene from Schitt's Creek"

04/24/2026

This could be you, but you play too much... with your bookkeeping.

This isn’t some distant reality. This is what reclaiming hours of your life each week can actually look like when you team up with Perch.

I tell prospects and clients this all the time. Our time is fully expensed to your business. Yours isn’t.

Trying to do everything yourself is costing you more than you think. Your business takes a hit, and so do the things you actually care about.

Get back one of the main reasons you became a business owner in the first place. Freedom.

Freedom to work on that backhand, because let’s be honest, Rita down at the local YMCA is going to continue to mop you up off the court until you do. 🚮

04/21/2026

Had one of those experiences today that just deserves to be shared.

We had some stumps in the yard that needed to be taken care of so the family can actually enjoy some gardening this spring and summer. I reached out to EK Tree Service to come take a look.

From handshake to handshake - and even by the time I sat down to write this, the job was already done. One hour. That’s it.

Eric, the owner, was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Straightforward, honest on pricing, gave great advice, and somehow managed to fit us in between jobs and just get it handled. No delays, no complications. Showed up and executed.

And I’ll say this… anytime I have the opportunity to support a fellow Veteran’s business, I’m all in. So here’s a shoutout to Eric out in the field (or up in the canopies) and his wife Sierra holding it down on the operations side of the house.

Could not have asked for a smoother, more professional experience.

If you’ve got a problem, bring it to them… they’ll gladly chop it right on down 🌳

04/17/2026

Happy Friday!

Forgot to throw this up onto the feed as we headed out to enjoy Lancaster Loop 's Dinner Club last week at Cavolo! Pizzeria.

Whether looking for business, personal or a little bit of both... these gatherings allow each table to be a direct conduit of connection to new members of your very own community.

The pairings were based on a few easy questions and we were sat down with a VP, a state lobbyist, a teacher who is also a professional roller derby skater and a fellow small business owner.

The spark was instant, conversations incredible and the food was delicious. Certainly couldn't recommend enough and perhaps (if you are reading this) we get paired up at the next one.

See you there!

04/15/2026

Tax Day is here.

Take a deep breath… you made it.

Whether everything is filed and buttoned up, or you’re working through an extension, today marks the end of a long stretch for a lot of business owners.

Huge thank you to all the tax professionals who have been grinding the past few months. Please, come out of your holes and enjoy this beautiful sunlight!

Now, if this season felt rushed, stressful, or left you playing catch up, you’re not alone - and it doesn’t have to look like that next year.

We work hand in hand with our clients each month. Diagnosing where the business stands, keeping the numbers clean, and using accurate financial reports to make confident decisions that move things forward.

If you’re still catching up, or just want next year to feel a whole lot less… sweaty, we’re here to help.