Is growth paying off?
See sales alongside costs and profit, so a busy month has context.
Business reporting for busy ownersKnow your numbers.
Know your numbers.
Own your next move.
You run the business. TallyCern turns your financial data into clear dashboards and monthly reports, so you can see what changed and where to focus.
Built for small service businesses. Plans from $299/month + setup.
Business overview
Sample data · September 2026Revenue$48,250↑ 12%vs. August 2026
Expenses$35,610↑ 6%vs. August 2026
Net profit$12,640↑ 33%vs. August 2026
Cash balance$27,900↑ 9%vs. August 2026
Revenue and expenses
RevenueExpenses
Net profit (monthly)
Your monthly brief
September 2026- Growth added $3,160 to profit
Revenue rose $5,150; expenses rose $1,990. The difference added $3,160 to net profit.
- The profit margin improved
Net margin rose from 22.0% to 26.2%, up 4.2 percentage points. The cause needs supporting detail.
- Cash needs a separate explanation
Cash rose $2,300 against $12,640 of profit. Ask the bookkeeper to reconcile the $10,340 difference.
More useful numbers. Better-informed decisions.
Busy doesn’t always mean more profitable.
Where did the money go?
Follow spending changes and spot the categories worth a closer look.
What needs attention?
See cash balances and, with suitable records, overdue invoices.
Are we moving forward?
Compare consistent measures over time without rebuilding a spreadsheet.
Who we report for
Reporting in use across our businesses.
Current reporting customers in the TallyCern owner’s portfolio.
STORELEACurrent reporting customer
“I give TallyCern 5 stars for its reporting capabilities.”
HomesteadHatchCurrent reporting customer
“It allowed us to get great business insights at the tip of our hands.”
Storelea, HomesteadHatch, and TallyCern share the same owner. These ratings were provided by the business owner.
A monthly routine you can rely onLess gathering.
Less gathering.
More understanding.
Your bookkeeper keeps the records. Your accounting software holds the numbers. TallyCern checks the agreed measures and highlights what deserves attention. Owner Report adds a deeper brief, a scheduled monthly review, and an action list to revisit together.
- Open a report that is already organized for you.
- See the month in context, with consistent comparisons.
- Bring better questions to your bookkeeper and your team.
Your monthly brief
September 2026- Growth added $3,160 to profit
Revenue rose $5,150 while expenses rose $1,990. Net profit increased from $9,480 to $12,640; 61% of the additional revenue remained after the increase in expenses.
- The profit margin improved
Net margin rose from 22.0% to 26.2%, a 4.2 percentage-point improvement. Costs grew more slowly than revenue. These totals do not establish whether pricing, job mix, or efficiency caused the change.
- Cash needs a separate explanation
Cash increased $2,300, compared with $12,640 of net profit. The $10,340 difference needs a cash reconciliation; these totals alone cannot identify collections, asset purchases, borrowing, or owner withdrawals.
For the business you’re building
From the next service call to the next business decision.
Plumbing companies, contractors, and other small service businesses have plenty to manage. A clear monthly report gives the owner a moment to step back and see the financial picture.
Start with maintained QuickBooks Online books. Add job or service reporting when your systems and data are ready.
See if TallyCern fits your businessAn owner’s question“We’re doing more work.
“We’re doing more work.
Why doesn’t it feel like we’re getting ahead?”
Look at
Revenue, expenses, profit margin, and cash together.
Investigate
Which costs changed? Are invoices still unpaid? Did the mix of work shift?
Follow up
Review the relevant costs, collection priorities, or pricing with your team.
An illustrative question, not a client testimonial. Available detail depends on your records.
Clear scope. Clear pricing.
A reporting plan that earns its place.
Choose the level of visibility and explanation you need. Standard reporting software is included; your existing business software stays on your account.
Essentials
Your monthly snapshot, checked and explained.
$299/ month
+ $1,000 one-time setup
Your key numbers and three concise observations about what deserves attention.
- 5 agreed measures: revenue, expenses, profit, margin, and cash balance
- Prior-month and year-to-date comparisons; prior-year comparisons where reliable records are available
- 3 business-specific observations each month
- Connection and report checks, with missing or stale data flagged
- 1 company, 1 QuickBooks Online account, 1 viewer
- Up to 10 minutes of email clarification per month
Owner Report
Understand the changes. Follow through.
$499/ month
+ $1,500 one-time setup
Your dashboard, a deeper monthly brief, and a scheduled conversation about your next steps.
- 8–10 agreed measures, checked monthly, with up to 12 months of historical context
- Prior-month and year-to-date comparisons; prior-year comparisons where reliable records are available
- A written brief and review of up to 2 material changes within the agreed data
- 1 scheduled 30-minute monthly review
- A short action list, revisited the following month
- 1 company, 1 QuickBooks Online account, 2 viewers; data issues flagged
Operations Reporting
Connect the work to the results.
Custom quote
Setup and monthly fee scoped together
Reporting that combines financial results with the operational data behind them.
- Financial and job or service activity reporting
- Measures such as quote conversion or average job value
- Additional systems assessed before commitment
- Refresh cadence and support agreed to your needs
- Data and access review before a fixed proposal
- Job profitability only where reliable job costs exist
All prices in USD. Standard setup is paid 50% at kickoff and 50% on delivery of the agreed first report; monthly billing starts at launch. Standard plans require one supported QuickBooks Online account with maintained books. See everything included, setup details, and FAQs.
A clear path to your first report
Tell us what matters. We’ll handle the reporting.
You work directly with your reporting partner, from the first conversation through your ongoing reporting.
Start with your questions.
We talk about your business and current tools, then check whether the available data can answer what matters to you.
Build one trusted view.
We document the measures, connect the approved source, and validate your first report. Setup includes a walkthrough and one revision round within the agreed scope.
Make reporting a routine.
Your checked report and observations arrive within the agreed window after your books are ready. Owner Report includes a 30-minute review and follow-up on your action list.
Your numbers should help you run the business
What would you like to see more clearly?
Tell us about your business, your current tools, and the questions on your mind. Get a clear recommendation before you commit.
Request a free fit callA conversation about fit, scope, and next steps. No account access needed.