Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Bookkeeping & Financial Services
Founded in 1981, Small Business Concerns provides bookkeeping and financial services tailored to small businesses, non-profits, and individuals. Our mission is to create efficient financial systems that meet each client's unique needs. With over four decades of experience, we combine technical expertise with personalized support. Our team includes QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisors who develop customized bookkeeping solutions and streamline office operations. We specialize in audit preparation for non-profits and offer secure bill-paying assistance for individuals.Our approach emphasizes collaboration with business owners to ensure long-term success. We maintain continuity for organizations despite leadership changes by centralizing record-keeping. Our staff's actuarial expertise and advanced Excel programming skills enhance problem-solving capabilities. We serve diverse clients from small businesses to well-established non-profits, adapting to their evolving needs. This commitment to tailored solutions has sustained our reputation for reliability and expertise.
Services
Bookkeeping Systems
Bank Reconciliations
Bill Paying
Financial Statements
Audit Preparation
Office Organization
QuickBooks Training
Mail Management
Grant Reporting
Record Continuity
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in tailored bookkeeping services.
- Our team includes QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisors with advanced Excel programming skills.
- We specialize in audit preparation for non-profit organizations.
- Our personalized approach creates systems specifically designed for your business needs.
- We maintain record continuity for organizations through leadership changes.
Associations and certifications
- QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisor
- American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
Services
Bookkeeping Systems
We design customized bookkeeping systems that meet your business's specific needs and available resources. Our experts implement efficient processes for financial tracking, reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Using modern accounting software and proven methodologies, we ensure accurate record-keeping that supports informed decision-making while maintaining continuity through organizational changes.
Audit Preparation
Our specialized audit services help non-profits meet grant requirements and improve audit outcomes. We review existing bookkeeping systems against contractual obligations and correct deficiencies from previous audits. Through comprehensive documentation organization and process improvements, we ensure your financial records meet the highest standards of accountability and transparency for regulatory compliance.
Bill Paying
We provide secure bill-paying assistance for individuals and organizations needing reliable financial management. Our service includes timely payment processing, invoice tracking, and bank reconciliation to maintain accurate financial records. This solution benefits busy professionals and elders seeking assistance with routine financial tasks while ensuring complete confidentiality and security.
QuickBooks Training
Our QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisors offer comprehensive training for both desktop and online versions. We teach effective software utilization tailored to your business requirements, including system setup and financial reporting. With our expertise in software updates since 2012, we ensure your team stays current with the latest features to optimize accounting workflows.
Office Organization
We improve business efficiency through customized office organization solutions. Our experts analyze workflow processes, implement time-saving techniques, and develop streamlined procedures for document management. By leveraging actuarial problem-solving skills and advanced Excel programming, we create efficient systems that reduce operational costs while maintaining accurate financial records across changing organizational structures.
People
Elisabeth Sheats
Owner
Elisabeth Sheats leads Small Business Concerns with 15+ years of bookkeeping expertise. As a QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisor since 2012, she combines actuarial problem-solving with advanced Excel programming skills. Her background includes developing efficient financial systems for diverse businesses, with special expertise in non-profit accounting and audit preparation.
Rebecca Tillotson
Office Manager
Rebecca Tillotson manages office operations with expertise in administrative support and process optimization. Trained at Greenville Technical College, she combines organizational skills with practical experience in business processes. Her role focuses on implementing efficient office systems and providing technical support for accounting operations.
Mary Hinkley
Founder
Mary Hinkley founded Small Business Concerns in 1981 with a Master's in Education. As a certified QuickBooks Professional Advisor, she developed the company's core methodologies. Her background in grant administration and business systems design continues to influence our approach to customized financial solutions for small businesses and non-profits.
Questions
What types of businesses do you serve?
We work with small businesses, non-profit organizations, clubs, associations, and individuals needing bookkeeping assistance. Our services are tailored to meet each client's specific needs.
Do you offer QuickBooks support?
Yes, our team includes QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisors offering software training, system setup, and troubleshooting for both desktop and online versions since 2012.
How do you handle non-profit audit preparation?
We review bookkeeping systems against grant requirements, organize documentation, and correct deficiencies to improve audit outcomes while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
What's your experience with record continuity?
We maintain consistent record-keeping for organizations through leadership changes by centralizing financial management and documentation systems to prevent information loss.
Do you provide personal financial assistance?
Yes, we offer secure bill-paying services for individuals, particularly busy professionals and elders needing reliable financial management support with complete confidentiality.
How do you customize bookkeeping systems?
We analyze each business's specific needs and resources, then develop tailored bookkeeping systems using efficient processes, modern software, and proven methodologies for optimal financial management.
