A full-time bookkeeper costs $45K-$55K/year. We cost a fraction of that—with guarantees they can't offer.
| Feature | In-House Hire | Honey Bear |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | $45K-$55K + benefits | $6K-$12K/year |
| Coverage when sick/on vacation | None | Always covered |
| Turnover risk | High | None |
| Training & software | You pay | Included |
| Guaranteed turnaround | 30 days or it's free | |
| QuickBooks certification | Maybe | 3x Certified ProAdvisor |
| Payroll taxes & compliance | You manage it | Not applicable |
Our Comprehensive plan costs $6K/year. A full-time hire costs $45K+ before benefits, payroll taxes, software licenses, and training. The math is clear.
When an in-house bookkeeper leaves, they take institutional knowledge with them. You spend months hiring and training a replacement. With us, your books never miss a beat.
No in-house hire will guarantee a 30-day close or offer a refund for missing deadlines. We do — because we're confident in our process.
If you need someone on-site daily, handling cash, or managing a team—an in-house hire may be the right call. But for most service businesses under $3M, outsourcing gets you better results at a fraction of the cost.
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