At our firm, we specialize in serving green industry businesses—landscaping, lawn care, hardscaping, irrigation, and similar service companies. Over the years, we’ve worked with hundreds of these businesses across the country, and while every company is unique, our client engagements typically fall into one of two proven models.
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to building out your administrative or financial team. But these two models have consistently helped our clients gain clarity, reduce overwhelm, and make confident financial decisions—without getting buried in back-office chaos.
Model 1: We Take It All On
This model is common for companies of any size, but especially for those under $1 million in annual revenue. In these cases, we serve as the full accounting and bookkeeping team—handling everything from day-to-day transactions to month-end reporting and financial advisory.
Many owners at this stage are still wearing multiple hats, and the idea of hiring and managing an internal accounting team just isn’t practical. This model gives them full support without the overhead of staffing up. It’s turnkey, streamlined, and lets the owner stay focused on growing the business and serving customers.
Model 2: We Take On Some, and Support the Rest
Once a company reaches the $1 million revenue mark and beyond, the needs typically evolve. At this stage, many green industry businesses start building internal administrative or accounting capacity—maybe an office manager, bookkeeper, or a small team.
In these cases, we often step in as an extension of the internal team. This hybrid model has several benefits:
- No hiring headaches: You don’t need to recruit or train additional staff to handle complex financial tasks. You can spend more time on sales and building your company!
- Built-in expertise: Even if you do have admin support in-house, you may not have deep technical accounting knowledge on staff.
- Support for your internal team: One of our clients recently told us their office manager was on the verge of quitting due to feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to manage the accounting responsibilities. After we stepped in, not only did we take some of the work off their plate, but we also provided ongoing guidance. The result? Improved workflows, better morale, and a team that feels supported instead of stretched thin.
- Scalable capacity: You can grow without immediately needing to hire another full- or part-time employee. Our team helps fill in the gaps as your business grows.
Two Common Examples of This Model in Action:
- QuickBooks + Monthly Oversight: In one company, the internal team handles monthly banking transactions—categorizing expenses and income directly in QuickBooks. From there, we take over the month-end process: reconciling accounts, generating accurate financial statements, and leading advisory meetings with the owner. This setup allows the internal team to stay focused on routine work, while we provide the strategic oversight and accuracy needed for high-level decision-making.
- QuickBooks + Aspire Support + Accounts Payable: Another client uses both QuickBooks and Aspire. In this case, their internal team still helps with categorizing transactions, but we manage the Aspire month-end process to ensure financials are accurate and aligned. We then complete reconciliations, financial reporting, and strategic advisory sessions. We also help with organizing and fulfilling Accounts Payable to improve cash flow. This support helps the business get clean, actionable data—without overloading their internal team.
Finding the Right Fit
Whether you’re in the early stages of building your company or scaling past the million-dollar mark, having the right financial support can make a world of difference. Our approach is flexible, but proven—we tailor our role to meet your business where it is and help move it forward.
If you’re not sure what kind of support would be most helpful, we’re happy to talk through your current setup and goals. The right partnership can take a major load off your plate—and set your business up for long-term success.