Honey Bear Financials
Honey BearFinancials

Your Bookkeeper Is Slow and Hard to Reach.
We're Not.

Clean books. Guaranteed response within 2 business days. No jargon, no chasing.

Small business owner feeling confident about their finances

Built for service businesses doing $150K–$3M/year who are done waiting.

2 Business Days

Guaranteed response time

Always Reachable

Response to every email

Plain English

Reports you actually understand

Our Guarantee

Fast, reliable communication

Trusted by small business owners across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio

5.0 on Google
QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisorQuickBooks Payroll CertifiedAdvanced QuickBooks Online Certified

The problem

Sound Familiar?

These are the three things we hear from every business owner who calls us.

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“My bookkeeper is slow.”

You wait weeks—or months—to know what's going on with your money. Tax season hits and you're scrambling. Month-end close? What month-end close?

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“My bookkeeper is hard to reach.”

You send an email. You follow up. Still nothing. When you finally get a reply, it's vague or full of jargon.

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“My bookkeeper doesn't explain anything.”

You get a report you don't understand. You're not sure if the numbers are right. You feel like you're flying blind in your own business.

The fix

How We Fix Both

Two services built around the two biggest complaints—so you stop chasing your bookkeeper and start knowing your numbers.

Best for: Businesses that are behind, messy, or starting fresh

30-Day Books Cleanup (or Setup)

  • Last months brought up to date and fully reconciled
  • A clean, standardized chart of accounts
  • A simple month-end close checklist
  • CPA-ready reports and a live walkthrough in plain English

Our guarantees

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Fixed quote: You get a clear price before any work begins. No hourly billing, no surprises.

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Progress updates: You'll know exactly where things stand throughout the project.

Done right: Your books will be clean, reconciled, and CPA-ready when we're finished.

Best for: Businesses that want ongoing clarity and fast answers

Fast & Reachable Monthly Bookkeeping

  • Guaranteed response to your emails in 10 business days or less (2 days on Monthly & Comprehensive)
  • Clear monthly reports with a short “owner summary” (no jargon)
  • Plain-English reports you'll actually understand (no jargon)
  • Optional monthly or quarterly review calls depending on your tier

Our guarantees

Responsiveness: Every email answered in 10 business days or less — 2 days on Monthly & Comprehensive. No ghosting. No excuses.

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Communication: Plain-English reports every month. Clear, simple summaries you'll actually read.

Accountability: We respond to every client inquiry in 10 business days or less, guaranteed.

Getting Started Is Simple

Most clients are up and running within a week.

1

Book a Free Consultation

A 30-minute call to understand your business, where your books stand, and which service fits.

2

We Get Your Books in Order

We connect to QuickBooks, clean up what’s behind, and set up a system that works going forward.

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You Get Clear, On-Time Reports

Your books are reconciled and you get a plain-English summary. Every email answered within 2 business days.

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Our Response Guarantee

Every client email and inquiry gets a response in 10 business days or less — and within 2 business days on our Monthly & Comprehensive plans. No fine print. No hoops. No excuses.

We believe fast communication is the foundation of great bookkeeping.

By the End of Every Month, You Get:

Books closed on time

Closed Books

Your books are fully reconciled and you get a response to every question within 2 business days. No chasing, no waiting, no surprises.

Clear financial reports

Clear Reports

A P&L, balance sheet, and a short owner summary written in plain English—so you actually know where your money went.

Answers to your questions

Real Answers

Questions answered by the next business day. You talk to someone who knows your file—not a ticket system.

What you actually receive

Your Monthly Report, Simplified

No 40-page PDF you'll never read. Just the numbers that matter, explained in plain English.

Profit & Loss Summary

Revenue$47,250
Cost of Goods Sold$12,800
Gross Profit$34,450
Operating Expenses$21,300
Net Income$13,150

Balance Sheet Snapshot

Cash in Bank$62,400
Accounts Receivable$8,750
Accounts Payable$4,200
Credit Card Balance$2,100
Owner's Equity$64,850

Owner Summary

Revenue is up 12% from last month, mostly from the new commercial contract that started mid-month.

Expenses to watch: Subcontractor costs jumped $2,400. Worth reviewing whether that scales with the new contract or if it was one-time.

Cash position is strong at $62K. You have about 3 months of runway without any new revenue.

Questions? Just reply to this email—I'll get back to you by the next business day.

What Our Clients Say

Business owners who switched to Honey Bear Financials

Working with Alex at Honey Bear Financial has been a game-changer for my business. She’s incredibly knowledgeable about bookkeeping, QuickBooks, and all the little details that keep me on track.

Allison Cooper

Allison Cooper

Cooper Law

Legal Services

Alex helped me in Quickbooks. I had an accounting error and had no clue where I went wrong. She fixed the error and got me going again! Quickly, effective and cost efficient!

Brooke Shreves

Brooke Shreves

E.J. Willman & Sons Plumbing

Home Services

Alex is a great resource for small business owners. As a CPA, I appreciate how she communicates with me and keeps me informed so we can both serve the client better.

Sarah Hunter

Sarah Hunter

DMLO CPAs

CPA & Director

Who we work with

Is This You?

We built this for business owners who are tired of saying “I don't know what's going on with my money” and “my bookkeeper never gets back to me.”

$150K–$3M in annual revenue

Service businesses and online operators at this stage get the most value.

1–25 people, no in-house finance team

You don't have a bookkeeper on staff—and don't need one.

Using QuickBooks, Xero, or Excel

We work with what you have and set you up for what's next.

Behind on books or don't fully trust them

Whether it's months behind or just “off,” we fix it.

CPA is tax-focused, not month-to-month

Your accountant handles taxes. We handle the books in between.

Want clarity over rock-bottom price

You'd rather pay for speed and answers than hunt for the cheapest option.

About Alex

Alex Clifton - Owner

Alex personally knows every client file. When you email, she responds by the next business day—because “I'll get back to you eventually” isn't good enough.

As a certified ProAdvisor in QuickBooks Online, Payroll, and Advanced QuickBooks Online, she brings the credentials to match the commitment. Clean books, clear explanations, and someone who actually picks up.

“I personally know every client file. When you have a question, you're talking to me—not a ticket system.”
QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisorQuickBooks Payroll CertifiedAdvanced QuickBooks Online Certified

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop Guessing. Start Knowing.

Whether you're ready to talk or just want to see where you stand, we've got you.

Ready to Talk?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. No pressure, no pitch—just a conversation about your books.

See Where You Stand

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