Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
Founded in 2019, Blakes Bookkeeping & Business Branding provides tailored accounting, bookkeeping, and business setup services for small businesses and non-profits across the United States. Our team of certified professionals brings decades of combined experience in financial management, tax compliance, and strategic consulting. We utilize industry-leading tools like QuickBooks and partner with ADP to deliver accurate, efficient solutions while prioritizing transparency, affordability, and personalized service.Our mission is to empower clients by alleviating administrative burdens, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering long-term growth through expert financial stewardship. With specialized expertise in nonprofit organizations and bilingual support in Spanish and English, we combine technical proficiency with client-centric values to build lasting partnerships.
Services
Bookkeeping
Tax Filing
Payroll Services
Business Setup
Financial Reporting
Non-Profit Setup
QuickBooks Integration
Business Consulting
Legal Entity Formation
ADP Partnership Benefits
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We are fully insured and compliant with industry standards
- Experienced in serving small businesses and non-profits nationwide
- ADP partnership for exclusive payroll management benefits
- Bilingual support available in Spanish and English
- Customized financial reporting for data-driven business decisions
Associations and certifications
- IRS Authorized Return Preparer
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Services
Bookkeeping
Our comprehensive bookkeeping service organizes and maintains your financial records with precision. We track invoices, receipts, and expenses while connecting to your bank accounts via QuickBooks Online/Desktop. Monthly financial reports provide real-time profitability insights and tax planning support for informed business decisions.
Tax Filing
We simplify complex tax regulations through accurate, timely filings that maximize deductions and ensure compliance. Our IRS-authorized professionals stay current with evolving tax codes to minimize liabilities while providing strategic guidance for year-round tax planning and business growth optimization.
Payroll Services
Our payroll solutions leverage exclusive ADP subscription rates for cost-effective management of employee payments, tax withholdings, and regulatory filings. Certified specialists handle all aspects of payroll processing while ensuring compliance with federal/state requirements through our direct partnership with industry leader ADP.
Business Setup
We streamline business entity creation for sole proprietorships, LLCs, corporations, and non-profits. Our service covers EIN acquisition, licensing, documentation preparation, and tax-exempt status applications. With hundreds of successful formations, we ensure proper legal structure and compliance from inception to operation.
Financial Reporting
Customized financial reporting provides actionable insights into business performance through organized statements and profitability analysis. We deliver quarterly/annual reports with clear visualizations and strategic recommendations to enhance financial decision-making and long-term growth planning tailored to each client's unique goals.
People
Blake Venable
Owner/Proprietor
Summa Cum Laude accounting graduate with 10+ years of experience in accounting and business consulting. Specializes in empowering small businesses through strategic financial management while maintaining IRS return preparer authorization.
Stephanie Davila
Account Manager
Bilingual (Spanish/English) business management graduate with expertise in accounting and visual arts. Combines financial acumen with creative problem-solving to deliver comprehensive support for client operations and growth strategies.
Connie Adams
Payroll Specialist
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor with 22+ years of bookkeeping and payroll experience. Specializes in financial administration across diverse business types while maintaining ADP partnership expertise for optimized payroll solutions.
Emily Thomas
Account Manager
Summa Cum Laude business administration graduate with 10+ years in banking, accounting, and customer service. Offers multidisciplinary expertise in financial management, payroll systems, and client relationship optimization.
Wendy Taylor
Full Charge Bookkeeper
MBA holder with 20+ years of nonprofit and small business financial management experience. Specializes in organizational leadership, grant accounting, and comprehensive bookkeeping solutions for complex operational needs.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, tax filing, financial reporting, payroll management, and business formation services tailored specifically for small businesses and non-profits.
Are you experienced with nonprofit organizations?
Yes, we specialize in nonprofit accounting with dedicated specialists handling grant management, tax-exempt compliance, and financial reporting for charitable organizations.
Do you offer payroll services through ADP?
Yes, our ADP partnership provides clients with exclusive subscription rates and expert payroll management, including tax filings and employee payment processing.
What areas do you serve?
We serve small businesses and non-profits nationwide through remote solutions while maintaining headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee.
How are your accounting fees structured?
We offer competitive pricing based on service complexity with transparent billing. Contact us for a customized quote matching your specific financial management needs.
Are you IRS-certified for tax preparation?
Yes, our owner is an IRS-authorized tax return preparer with expertise in federal/state tax compliance for businesses and nonprofit organizations.
