It's time to stop operating on gut instinct alone.
Maybe your design firm is making money…
But is it *actually* working for you? If you're still wondering where the cash is going, whether your projects are profitable, or what your business can actually support next, your numbers aren't doing their job. Those decisions deserve more than crossed fingers and a quick glance at your bank balance. That's where HBS comes in.
Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful."
-Albert Schweitzer
"Success is not the key to happiness.
Freebie Alert!
Learn how to answer that question and more using your Profit & Loss Statement! In this guide, we show you a sample P&L Statement, break down its various elements, and hand you a few tips & tricks to make your P&L work for YOU instead of just your accountant.
Do you ever arrive at the end of a month and wonder where all your money went?
How we can help
Ready for someone to help you make sense of the numbers month after month? Our monthly services pair clean bookkeeping with design-specific financial insight, so you can stop flying by the seat of your pants and start making more confident decisions about the business you’re building.
Not ready for monthly support yet? Our resources are here to help you understand your numbers one step at a time, without the jargon, overwhelm, or “just Google it” spiral. Take a peek at our Resources tab above!
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Holly has been a game changer in the way I think about running my business. She is so patient and knowledgeable and has given me the confidence to work towards bigger growth goals.
Alexa Stevenson
Alexa Stevenson Interior Design
My books were out of control - it was embarrassing for me to contact Holly. But, Holly came in and saved the day! I had zero idea what I was doing - I am in design (and not anything numbers/finance) for a reason… Holly is kind, professional, and attentive, and I feel that there has been a weight lifted off of my shoulders.
Marisa Perez
My Violet Staging Designs
Holly has been a huge blessing to our organization in helping us streamline our financials and provide us better visibility to our financial performance on a monthly basis. Holly is always super patient with our questions and committed to ensuring everything she helps us implement has a positive impact on our organization in both the short term and long term.
Drew Boe
Uncommon Sports Group
I have some quick A's to your Q's
FAQ
01.
What industries do you work with?
Happy Books Solutions works primarily with interior designers, but we have clients from several different industries. As long it’s the right fit and we know we can help you, then we will most certainly move forward even if you’re not an interior designer!
02.
Which services are right for me?
Bookkeeping services are appropriate for everyone from the moment you open your business until you’re profitable enough to hire on a full-time accounting team. The profile of our CFO clients varies; however, it’s usually a good fit if you’ve been in business for two years or more and are bringing in around $40K revenue each month. For more information, you can view our services page or schedule a discovery call!
03.
What if I already have a bookkeeper or tax preparer?
GREAT! We love a finance team! For all businesses, I recommend having both a tax preparer and a bookkeeper. For established businesses (2+ years of operation and/or $40K-ish of monthly revenue), you should add a CFO to the mix. Although each of these three roles has something to do with finance, they each serve different functions in a business.
Hey, I’m Holly!
helping you navigate your finances
I’m the kind of person who gets genuinely giddy about turning messy financial questions into clear, practical insight.
Because here’s the thing: your numbers aren’t just reports, reconciliations, and tax-time paperwork. They’re evidence. They can show you whether your projects are profitable, whether your pricing is working, whether your business can support your next big idea, and whether all your hard work is actually moving you toward the life you want.
At Happy Books Solutions, we make the finance side of your design business feel less intimidating and more useful with reliable bookkeeping, approachable explanations, and strategy-minded support that helps you lead your business with more confidence.