I use several resources to ensure the security of your data and communications between us.‍

Google Drive: all document storage is on Google Drive because it offers top-tier security to keep your financial data safe. Google has built Drive with enterprise-level protections. Files are encrypted both in transit and at rest, and access is controlled with robust permissions, two-factor authentication, and activity tracking. Basically, it's like Fort Knox with spreadsheets, and only you (and me, with your permission) hold the keys. Google Drive is a product of Alphabet, Inc. based in Mountain View, California.

ProtonVPN: all Internet traffic from my phone and computer is encrypted by a ProtonVPN Virtual Private Network. This prevents an attacker from eavesdropping on our connection. ProtonVPN routes all traffic through multiple servers before leaving their network. They use AES-256 encryption, key exchange is done with 4096-bit RSA, and message authentication is via SHA384. Our encrypted traffic cannot be captured and decrypted without a valid encryption key, which is generated fresh with each connection. ProtonVPN uses protocols known to be secure such as OpenVPN, IKEv2 and WireGuard. They do not use less expensive PPTP or L2TP/IPSec protocols. Finally, ProtonVPN servers do not store personally identifiable data; however, they are protected anyway by full-disk encryption. In this way, they are secured from resource-intensive man-in-the-middle attacks, such as those performed by governments. ProtonVPN is a product of Proton Technologies AG, based in Geneva, Switzerland.‍

1Password: any passwords related to your account are stored exclusively in 1Password software. All 1Password data is encrypted and requires a master password for access. I am the only person with the master password. The master password is never sent over a network or stored with the data it protects. 1Password employees do not have access to these data. The software uses AES 256-bit encryption for all network traffic and SRP to authenticate credentials without sending them over a network. It provides me with security breach alerts, phishing protection, and fills in credential blocks automatically to avoid typing passwords. 1Password is a product of AgileBits, based in Toronto, Canada.

Bitdefender: protection from viruses, spyware, adware, and ransomware. Bitdefender is a globally-recognized leader in cyber security, based in Bucharest, Romania.

It’s simple. I am anywhere I want to be and so are you! Based in Aiken, SC; Casper, WY and Costa Rica, I serve small businesses across the United States. Cloud accounting is definitely the way of the future and Google Drive is our best friend. Using it contributes to our security, efficiency, and organization. It works on your computer and your phone with its mobile app.

We will both have access to your QuickBooks file and all documents you submit. I will need read-only, or accountant, access to your bank accounts.

We will use Google Drive for document exchange (receipts, bills, invoices, reports, etc).

I’m a QuickBooks Online bookkeeper. You get 30% off QuickBooks for your first 12 months when you sign up through my partner link. Essentials, Plus, or Advanced are all acceptable. Simple Start or QuickBooks Self-Employed are not sufficient for most businesses.

There’s no long-term contract. We both sign an engagement agreement that spells out our terms, and either of us can end it with 30 days’ written notice. If you’re not happy with a month of my work, tell me within 30 days of that payment and I’ll refund that month’s fee. Setup and Historical Bookkeeping fees are fully refundable if you cancel before I start work.