Small Stepping Stones is a financial support service for small business owners who feel buried in numbers or overwhelmed by their business finances. The service offers monthly accounting support, training for QuickBooks Online and Xero, payroll management, and catch-up/clean-up of accounting records.
The founder, Paula, emphasizes a gentle, human-centered approach that helps business owners understand their Money Dance—their unique financial rhythm—so numbers don't cause stress but instead bring clarity and confidence. The service starts at $550/month and includes a Smart Finance Starter Pack for new clients.
Gentle, human-centered approach to accounting
Focus on small sustainable steps ('pebbles')
Personal experience with burnout and recovery informs the service
Emphasis on building a personal financial rhythm (Money Dance)
Training support for both QBO and Xero
Catch-up and clean-up services for messy books
Services
Monthly Accounting Support
Ongoing monthly accounting services starting at $550/month to help business owners maintain financial clarity and reduce overwhelm.
Monthly financial managementFinancial clarity and insightOngoing support and rhythm-building
QuickBooks Online Training
Training support for QuickBooks Online (QBO) to help business owners learn and manage their own accounting systems effectively.
QBO setup guidanceHands-on trainingSelf-sufficiency building
Xero Training
Training support for Xero accounting software to help business owners manage their books independently.
Xero setup guidanceHands-on trainingSelf-sufficiency building
Payroll Management Support
Support with managing payroll for small businesses, ensuring accurate and timely payment processing.
Payroll processingCompliance guidanceTime-saving support
Catch Up and Clean Up Accounting
Help for businesses that need to get their accounting current, including cleaning up messy books and catching up on overdue entries.
Bookkeeping cleanupCatch-up on overdue entriesOrganization and reconciliation
Credentials & Certifications
QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
Xero Advisor
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Small Stepping Stones offer? +
Monthly accounting support, QuickBooks Online and Xero training, payroll management support, and catch-up/clean-up of accounting records.
How much does monthly accounting support cost? +
Monthly accounting starts at $550 per month.
What is the Money Dance? +
The Money Dance is a regular financial rhythm or groove that business owners develop to stay connected to their numbers and understand their business's financial health.
Who is Small Stepping Stones for? +
Small business owners who are growing their business and need clarity around their financial health, especially those who spend more hours working IN their business than ON their business.
What is the Smart Finance Starter Pack? +
A free resource offered by Small Stepping Stones that new visitors can grab by signing up for the newsletter.
Can Small Stepping Stones help with bookkeeping cleanup? +
Yes, they offer catch-up and clean-up accounting services for businesses that need to get their books current.
Does Small Stepping Stones offer training for accounting software? +
Yes, they provide training support for both QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Xero.
What is the approach to financial guidance at Small Stepping Stones? +
The approach is gentle and human-centered, focusing on small sustainable steps, understanding the 'why' behind business decisions, and building a personal financial rhythm rather than overwhelming clients with jargon.
