Accurate and timely recording of financial transactions is one of the most basic and essential tasks for any business. New business owners must start their business off right. Here are a few reasons:

1. Hiring a qualified bookkeeper saves business owners valuable time that could be better spent on what they do best: growing the business.
2. Keeps you organized and accurate. Bookkeepers ensure your financial records are correctly categorized.
3. Prepares you for tax season. Your expenses, income, and deductions are recorded and ready for you or your CPA to prepare your taxes.
4. Improves financial decision-making by providing real-time insight into cash flow, profits, and costs, helping owners make smarter data-informed decisions.
5. Helps you comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
6. Keeps personal and business finances separate, reducing audit risk and liability projections.
7. It supports business growth, brings peace of mind, reduces stress, and builds confidence in your business finances.
8. In the long run, it is fiscally beneficial to outsource your bookkeeping tasks to a professional who will provide you with the information you need to make sound business decisions, complete information needed to file your taxes at year end, and accounting services is considered

Bookkeepers manage daily financial transactions and create reports. They track accounts payable (money you owe) and accounts receivable (money owed to you) to ensure accuracy and help with cash flow. They handle all transactions from invoicing to payroll.

Costs vary widely based on the number and quality of the services rendered. The important things a business owner should know when hiring a bookkeeper are to know the business's needs and goals, and to talk to a prospective bookkeeper to see what services they can provide to meet the owner's needs and help them reach their goals. Generally, the firms providing the most value to their clients charge between $500 and $750 for basic bookkeeping compliance, including some advisory services for businesses with annual revenue under $600,000. At BZB-AZ, we see ourselves as valuable business and tax advisors, building positive professional relationships with our clients to help them grow and meet their financial goals.

We are not locked into one specific genre; however, we do attract certain types of businesses. We are focused on ensuring our clients' needs are met at levels greater than their expectations and that they will see the value far exceed the costs. We take the time to get to know as much as we can about a potential client’s business, needs, and goals. We partner with businesses we believe are a good fit for us and that we are a good fit for them.

Yes, we do personal and business tax returns, including sole proprietors, LLCs, and those filing as S-Corp status.  If we see a situation where we are unable to do it due to time, or that it requires specific expertise, we have an extensive professional network. We will find you a few best-fit CPAs or Enrolled Agents to complete the return.

Starting a business is exciting, but keeping track of your finances can quickly become overwhelming. As your bookkeeper, I will help you set up your financial system immediately. I track your income and expenses, keep your records accurate and organized, and ensure you're ready for tax time. You’ll always know where your money is going and have the clarity and confidence to make wise decisions as you grow. I free up your time, reduce your stress, and help you build a financially sound business from day one.

Hi, I’m John Schow, Owner of BZB-AZ Bookkeeping, LLC.
Credentials are essential as they identify someone proficient in your desired job. But first and foremost, I find it vital for me as a small business owner to find the right fit, be skilled, and see myself as a valuable resource and partner genuinely interested in their success. I have over ten years of experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets as a senior manager, director, and chief executive officer. My education includes a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in accounting and finance. I began doing taxes years ago in the Navy when I volunteered with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. I worked for a few years with H&R Block, preparing personal 1040s, and later with Intuit as an online support technician. I decided to use my experience and skills to help small businesses with their financial recording and reporting. Additionally, I have Intuit certifications and/or completion badges for Tax 1, Tax Preparation, and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Advanced, renamed ProAdvisor 2 (highest level), and Payroll. Every employee who decides to join my firm must have the ProAdvisor certification.

Hit the button to Book a free Analysis with me immediately. I will help you get caught up, and we can develop a plan to ensure you do not get behind again while finding all available legal tax deductions to reduce your tax liability.

I can do several things to help you take that heavy burden off your plate. The first thing you should do is hit the button on the first page of this site to book a call, and be able to provide as much info about your company when we start the call. I can look at your QuickBooks Online version and do a review to determine the status of your files. Based on the results, I will report the status to you, the business owner, and suggest whether clean-up or catch-up services would help your QBO data files.

Yes, if you are considering whether bookkeeping, accounting, and/or CFO services will be beneficial to your business, if you are starting up a new business, or if you have been using QuickBooks Online for your bookkeeping system and you are stuck, behind, and need assistance cleaning up your files, catching up on your files, or just frustrated over the stress and time it has taken you to do your bookkeeping, please save yourself the time, money, and grief and let me help you, hit the “Book Free Analysis” Button at the top of the website”!
Additionally, if you are not sure about what you can and cannot deduct on your tax return, you can book a 30-minute complimentary, no-obligation Zoom call with me.