Gaincents vs. going it alone
Hiring in-house or juggling it yourself both come with hidden costs. Here's what actually changes when Gaincents takes it over.
Doing it alone
- Cost$45k+/year salary, plus benefits
- AvailabilityOne person, 40 hours a week
- ExpertiseWhatever that one hire happens to know
- OnboardingWeeks of hiring and training
- If they leaveYou start the search over
Outsourced to us
- CostOne flat monthly rate
- AvailabilityA dedicated team, always covered
- Expertise25+ years across bookkeeping, tax, payroll & CFO advisory
- OnboardingLive and current within days
- If someone's outContinuity guaranteed
What actually happens once you sign on
Not just promises — the mechanics that make it hold up month after month.
Audit-Ready, Always
Books reconciled and documented on an ongoing basis — nothing to scramble for at tax time or during due diligence.
Real-Time Visibility
Check your numbers whenever you want — not just when a report happens to land in your inbox.
Multi-Currency Ready
Built for businesses billing and paying across borders, not bolted on as an afterthought.
No Long-Term Lock-In
Month-to-month engagement. If it's not working for you, you're not stuck in a contract.
No Ticket Queues
Questions get answered by the person who actually knows your books — not a rotating helpdesk.
Scales With You
Add payroll, tax, or CFO-level support as you grow, without switching providers.
Your books are safer with us than in a shared spreadsheet
Confidentiality isn't a footnote — it's built into how every engagement runs, from day one.
- 🔒 Encrypted Data TransferEvery file and login moves through secure, encrypted channels.
- 📝 Confidentiality AgreementsStandard on every engagement, no exceptions, no extra ask.
- 🔑 Role-Based AccessOnly the people working on your account can see your data.
- ✔ Regular Internal AuditsOur own processes get checked as carefully as your books do.
We work inside whatever you already use
On Time, Every Time
Filings and deadlines don't slip because it's a busy month.
Your Data, Protected
Confidential by default — treated like it's our own.
No Surprises, Ever
Flat pricing and clear communication, start to finish.
Still deciding? Here's what people usually ask
Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out and we'll get back to you within a day.
How is this different from hiring an in-house bookkeeper?+
What happens if my account manager is unavailable?+
Can you take over from our current bookkeeper mid-year?+
Is our financial data ever shared or outsourced further?+
What's the contract length?+
Still comparing your options?
Book a free consultation and see exactly how we'd handle your books — no obligation.