Bookkeeping for small businesses
For small-business owners across the United States: categorized transactions, reconciled accounts, and a monthly profit and loss statement and balance sheet.
Message us on WhatsAppA 30-minute call to discuss your business, your current bookkeeping setup and your questions.
Plans from $499 a month (USD). First month free for new clients. Read the conditions
You sendrecords and questions
We do the bookscategorize · reconcile
You getyour monthly statements
- U.S. small businesses
- We work with the bookkeeping system you use
- Same-day replies
What you get every month
The scope and schedule are agreed in writing before service begins.
Transactions categorized
Each month’s activity is recorded in the right place in your books.
Accounts reconciled
Each account in your plan is matched to its statement.
Profit and loss and balance sheet
What came in, what went out, and what the business owns and owes.
Questions about your books
Ask a question by email or WhatsApp.
How a month works
Step 1: Book a call
Choose a 30-minute Google Meet time on Calendly.
Step 2: Agree the work
We agree access, the bookkeeping scope and the schedule in writing.
Step 3: Send what we need
You share the records and answers we agreed. We do the bookkeeping.
Step 4: Receive your monthly books
You receive categorized transactions, reconciled included accounts, a profit and loss statement and balance sheet.
Three monthly plans
Choose by the number of accounts and the transactions in a typical month. Work above a plan limit or for an additional entity is quoted separately.
Essentials
$499a month (USD)
For a business with a few accounts and a steady month.
- Up to 3 accounts
- Up to 125 transactions a month
- 1 entity
Growth
$999a month (USD)
For a business with more accounts and a busier month.
- Up to 6 accounts
- Up to 400 transactions a month
- 1 entity
Established
$1,999a month (USD)
For a business with many accounts and high monthly volume.
- Up to 10 accounts
- Up to 600 transactions a month
- 1 entity
Compare plans and what counts as an account
First month free
- It is for new clients.
- It covers one normal bookkeeping month after your books are ready.
- Historical catch-up is quoted separately.
- Billing begins with month two.
- A reminder is sent 7 days before the first paid month.
- Cancel by email before month two at no charge. After that, give 30 days’ notice by email.
Is Backplate a fit?
A good fit
- You run a small business in the United States.
- You want your books kept every month by an outside bookkeeper.
- You can share records and answer questions during the month.
- You want a clear monthly price based on accounts and volume.
Not the right fit
- You need work to begin before the scope and schedule are agreed.
Questions, answered plainly
What does Backplate do?
Backplate provides bookkeeping for small-business owners across the United States. Each month we categorize your transactions, reconcile the accounts in your plan, and send your profit and loss statement and balance sheet.
When will my books be ready each month?
We agree the monthly schedule with you during setup.
How does the first month free work?
It is for new clients and covers one normal bookkeeping month after your books are ready. Read all the conditions.
Can I ask a question before booking?
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp or email hello@backplate.net and we reply the same day. Please do not send bank passwords, Social Security numbers or financial documents that way.
Book a 30-minute call
Discuss your business, your current bookkeeping setup and your questions.
Or email hello@backplate.net
Your business name is required to book. Plan interest is optional.
Please don’t send bank passwords, Social Security numbers or financial documents by WhatsApp, email or this site’s form.