Now Accepting Clients · $349 Flat Onboarding · 30-Day Money-Back · No Contracts

Small Business Bookkeeping in Red Deer & Central Alberta

Clean books, on-time GST filings, and financial reports you can actually understand. Built for tradespeople, trucking operators, and small business owners.

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QBO Advanced ProAdvisorCertified by Intuit
$1M E&O InsuredProfessional liability coverage
CRA Represent a ClientAuthorized representative
No ContractsMonth-to-month
QuickBooks Online Advanced Certified ProAdvisor
Trained, tested, and certified by Intuit. Your books are in qualified hands.

Built for Businesses Like Yours

We specialize in industries where paperwork piles up fast

Trucking & Transportation
Construction & Trades
Oilfield Services
Sole Proprietors
New & Growing Businesses
Owner-Operators

What We Handle

So you can focus on running your business

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Monthly Bookkeeping

Transaction recording, bank reconciliation, and organized books every month.

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GST/HST Filing

Returns prepared on your filing schedule. Input Tax Credits tracked. Filing on your behalf with written authorization.

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Financial Reports

Monthly P&L and balance sheets. Know where your money goes.

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Receipt Management

Snap a photo with Dext, send it over. We organize everything. CRA-ready.

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Payroll

Pay runs, T4 prep, ROEs, CRA remittances. Up to 3 (Pro) or 10 (Premium) employees.

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IFTA Reporting

Fuel tax reporting for cross-border truckers. Mileage tracking and quarterly filings.

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Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Behind on your books? We'll get you caught up and organized — fast.

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Year-End Prep

Clean data package for your accountant. No tax season scramble.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. No surprises. We grow with you — upgrade anytime as your business scales.

$349 flat Base Onboarding Fee on every plan. 30-day money-back on the $349. QuickBooks Online subscription billed separately to your business by Intuit (we configure it for you). GST extra. See FAQ

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Custom Plans — for businesses that don't fit a tier

Most clients fit Essential, Professional, or Premium with the flat $349 onboarding. If your business has multi-location operations, B2B complexity, specialized POS or e-commerce integrations, manufacturer or vendor authorization programs, or multi-employee payroll — we build a custom plan with onboarding quoted up front.

Custom Monthly Rate

Flat monthly fee quoted to fit your transaction volume, payroll complexity, and reporting cadence. Beyond Premium pricing where the standard tiers don't cover it.

$349 Base + Custom Setup

Same $349 Base Onboarding as the standard plans, plus a flat Custom Setup Fee on top — quoted in advance based on the scope of your specific setup needs.

Same Standards

Same QBO Advanced ProAdvisor certification, same $1M E&O insurance, same 30-day money-back on the $349 Base Onboarding. Custom Setup Fee non-refundable, retained for completed setup work.

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Why Steadyhand

What makes us different from the other guys

Transparent Pricing

No "call for a quote." Our pricing is right on this page. You know exactly what you're paying before we talk.

Trades Background

Built for the field. We speak trip tickets, LOA claims, IFTA, per-diems, equipment depreciation, and the realities of running a business from the cab or the job site.

Cloud-Native

Everything runs on QuickBooks Online. Access your books from the cab, the shop, or the couch. No paper, no desktop software.

Fully Insured

$1M Errors & Omissions insurance. Your business is protected against the kinds of mistakes that can happen in professional services.

No Lock-In

Month-to-month. No annual contracts, no cancellation fees. We keep you because we earn it, not because you're stuck.

We Grow With You

Start with Essential, move to Premium as you scale. Same bookkeeper, same system, bigger support. Upgrade anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before getting started

What counts as a transaction?

Any single line item in your bank or credit card statement — a deposit, payment, transfer, or fee. A month with 45 bank transactions and 20 credit card charges = 65 transactions.

What if I go over my transaction limit?

No problem. Extra transactions are $2 each. If you consistently exceed your limit, we'll recommend the next tier for better value.

Do I need to switch to QuickBooks?

We use QuickBooks Online (QBO) for all clients. If you're on something else, we'll migrate your data as part of onboarding. Your QBO subscription is billed separately to your business by Intuit — we set it up for you and work in your file. Custom Setup Fee may apply if migrating from a non-QBO system.

How long does setup take?

Most clients are fully onboarded within 48 hours. You fill out a quick form, e-sign your agreement, and we configure everything in QuickBooks.

What if I'm behind on my books?

We offer catch-up bookkeeping at $75/hour. We'll get you current, then roll into your monthly plan. Most catch-ups take 2-5 hours depending on how far behind you are.

When will I get my monthly reports?

Monthly reports (P&L, balance sheet, reconciliation) are delivered by the 15th of the following month, provided all documents (bank statements, receipts, client-side approvals) are received by month-end. If documents arrive late, delivery slides accordingly.

Are you a CPA? Can you do my taxes?

No — we're bookkeepers, not accountants. We keep your books clean year-round so your CPA can file your return quickly and accurately. We'll connect you with a trusted CPA partner if you need one.

Is my data secure?

Yes. We use QuickBooks Online (bank-level encryption), communicate through secure channels, and carry $1M Errors & Omissions insurance. Your data is protected.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. All plans are month-to-month with 30 days' notice. No cancellation fees, no penalties. Your QuickBooks data is always yours.

Take Your Books Back

Steadyhand is open and accepting clients. Send a quick note with your business and which package you're considering — we'll reply within 24 hours with a quote and next steps. No obligation, no spam.

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Steadyhand

Hi, I'm Jory!

I've built and run several small businesses across Alberta — from the field side, not the office side. Long days on the tools or on the road, then paperwork waiting at home. Tax deadlines that sneak up. Receipts shoved in a binder. A GST return you keep putting off. Electricians, welders, framers, contractors, plumbers, roofers, hotshot operators, haulers, shop owners — we've all lived it.

That's why I built Steadyhand: to handle the books so tradespeople, trucking operators, and small business owners can focus on the work that pays the bills.

Certified QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor · $1M Errors & Omissions Insurance · Red Deer, Alberta

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