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Bookkeeping for Catering Businesses

Catering businesses have lumpy revenue, large upfront deposits, and event-based costs that make standard bookkeeping systems a poor fit. We build the financial structure your business actually needs.

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No obligation · 30-minute call · Federally authorized Enrolled Agent

The Specific Challenges We Solve

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Deposit and Deferred Revenue Tracking

Catering contracts collect deposits months before the event. That money isn't earned revenue until the event delivers. We recognize income correctly so your P&L isn't overstated and your taxes aren't paid early on income you haven't earned yet.

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Event-Level Job Costing

Do you know which events actually made money after food, labor, rentals, and travel? We set up event-level tracking so you can price future contracts based on real cost data — not instinct.

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Seasonal Cash Flow Management

Catering revenue peaks around weddings, corporate events, and holidays — then slows. We build cash flow projections that help you manage overhead during slow months without surprises.

A Bookkeeper Who's Also a Federally authorized Enrolled Agent

Most bookkeepers categorize transactions and hand you a report. Simple Books Now does that — and our Licensed EA can also represent you before the IRS, file your business and personal tax returns, and advise on tax strategy year-round. One firm. No referrals. No gaps.

Licensed by the IRS — can represent you in audits, notices, and collections
Combines bookkeeping and tax strategy in one flat monthly engagement
Direct access to Luisa — no junior staff, no support queue
Serves clients in all 50 states — fully remote
Books delivered by the 15th of each month
Flat monthly rate — no hourly billing or surprise invoices

Ready to Get Your Books in Order?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. She knows the numbers for your type of business and will give you a clear picture of what we can do.

Book a Free Consultation

No obligation · Flat monthly rates · Federally authorized Enrolled Agent