Case Study: Bookkeeping & Tax Guidance for The Networking Studio
The Networking Studio is a small LLC focused on helping freelance editors build meaningful professional connections and network effectively in the publishing industry. The team offers educational resources, worksheets, and coaching to help freelancers identify opportunities, overcome challenges, and grow their careers.
Website: networkingforeditors.com
Industry: Freelance editing / publishing education
Business Size: Small, woman-owned business
The Challenge
As a small, independent business, The Networking Studio faced challenges that are common for freelancers and small LLCs:
Needed help managing books, income/expenses, and W9s.
Ensuring accurate LLC partnership tax filing was a priority.
Lacked internal expertise for Shopify and online sales tax reporting, which is increasingly important for small product-based businesses.
“We don’t like doing accounting but as a small LLC we needed to hire someone who could look over our books and make sure we were doing things correctly (income-expenses, W9s) and could help us properly file our LLC partnership taxes.” – The Networking Studio
The Solution
Certum Solutions provided tailored accounting support and training for small business owners:
Bookkeeping review and guidance, identifying and correcting errors in accounting and balance sheets.
Tax filing assistance for LLC partnership compliance.
Ongoing training and support, helping the team understand opportunities for small business growth.
Client feedback highlights the personal touch:
“Your enthusiasm and optimism of finding solutions for us and helping us grow.” – The Networking Studio
Implementation Process
Certum’s Conroy walked the team through their bookkeeping mistakes and corrected the tax filing process.
Guidance and training were provided primarily through phone calls, ensuring questions were answered and processes understood.
Support emphasized small business empowerment, helping the team learn best practices for accounting and taxes.
“Conroy showed us where we were making accounting/balance sheet mistakes, and how we needed to file taxes for our LLC correctly.” – The Networking Studio
Results & Impact
While The Networking Studio is still early in its growth, the partnership with Certum Solutions has delivered:
Corrected bookkeeping and tax filing processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Increased confidence in managing finances and understanding accounting requirements.
Strong client-focused mentorship, offering guidance tailored to small woman-owned businesses in the publishing space.
Takeaway: Corrected accounting + tax guidance → foundation for growth and compliance for small LLCs
“The kindness and great disposition from everyone on the team has been most impressive.” – The Networking Studio
The Transformation
Since working with Certum Solutions, The Networking Studio has:
Established accurate bookkeeping and tax filing practices.
Gained greater confidence in managing financials as the business scales.
Developed a partnership for future financial guidance, including Shopify tax reporting and growth planning.
“We are small and woman-owned, and your interest in authors and books really stood out to us. Your guidance has been enthusiastic and optimistic, helping us grow our business the right way.” – The Networking Studio
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