Question 1

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Book a free discovery call. We'll learn about your business, review your current setup, and recommend the right package.

Question 2

Where can I work with Boutique Books & Co.?

Accepted Answer

In person from our Halifax office, or virtually anywhere in Canada, excluding Quebec.

Question 3

What types of businesses do you work with?

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Sole proprietors, new corporations, consultants, service providers, businesses with employees, and established multi-location companies.

Question 4

Do you provide bookkeeping services in Halifax?

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Yes. Boutique Books & Co. is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia and provides bookkeeping services for local business owners, entrepreneurs, and growing companies. We support businesses in Halifax and surrounding areas, including Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, and other communities across Nova Scotia.

Question 5

Do you work with businesses outside Halifax?

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Yes — Toronto, the GTA, and businesses across Canada (excluding Quebec).

Question 6

What does monthly bookkeeping cover?

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Categorizing transactions, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, organizing records, HST filing, financial reports, and semi-annual review meetings.

Question 7

Can you help if my books are behind?

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Yes — we offer catch-up and cleanup bookkeeping to get your records current and accurate.

Question 8

What is cleanup bookkeeping?

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Reviewing and correcting past records — fixing miscategorized transactions, reconciling accounts, and organizing your QuickBooks so your books are accurate going forward.

Question 9

Can I get QuickBooks support from you?

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Yes — full QuickBooks setup, configuration, chart of accounts, bank integration, and workflow setup.

Question 10

Do you file corporate taxes?

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We focus on bookkeeping. For tax preparation and CRA support we refer clients to our partner, Premier Accounting & Tax Inc.

Question 11

How much do bookkeeping services cost?

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Packages start at $399/month (Foundation), $599/month (Momentum) and $999/month (Elite). QuickBooks setup is $599.

Question 12

Is virtual bookkeeping secure?

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Yes — we use secure cloud-based systems, secure document sharing, and video meetings.

Question 13

Can you work with my accountant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we work alongside your accountant to keep year-end smooth.

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