You keep the books in order. Build a business of your own.
Turn careful work and client trust into a bookkeeping business.
We're looking for experienced Bay Area bookkeepers who want to go independent. We help with setup, finding clients, and running the business around your work.
No fee to apply. About 5 to 8 minutes.
Built for the Bay Area
We back businesses across all nine Bay Area counties. This is where we know the market, the licensing, and the neighborhoods, and where we can show up in person.
- Alameda
- Contra Costa
- Marin
- Napa
- San Francisco
- San Mateo
- Santa Clara
- Solano
- Sonoma
Live outside these counties? Apply anyway and tell us where. We expand based on where strong candidates are.
Why ownership
Why owning this business is worth it.
Ongoing client relationships
Monthly reconciliations and reporting give you a reason to work with the same clients over time.
A clear specialty
Focus on the businesses you understand, with services built around how those owners work.
Room to build a team
Documented workflows and careful review can help you train other bookkeepers as your client base grows.
The honest part
What usually makes it hard
Most people who are excellent at this work never start a company. It is rarely the work that stops them. It is everything around it.
- Finding the first clients and earning their trust
- Pricing monthly work and separating cleanup projects from ongoing service
- Collecting documents and closing the books on time
- Protecting client information and managing account access
What Framework does for a bookkeeping business
You bring the skill and reputation. We help build everything around it.
If selected, we build a launch plan with you. It includes:
- Business setup
- Insurance coordination
- Brand and website
- Client acquisition
- Service packages and proposals
- Client onboarding workflows
- Document collection and monthly checklists
- Billing and hiring support
The specifics depend on the business and on you. We work them out together, in writing, before anyone commits.
No fee to apply. About 5 to 8 minutes.
Apply nowWho we look for
Who is a strong candidate
We care more about your ability and ambition than whether you've started a business before.
- Professional bookkeeping experience
- Comfort with reconciliations and monthly reporting
- Careful handling of confidential records
- Clear communication with business owners
- Desire to own a business
Licensing and eligibility
The launch plan must define your service scope and confirm applicable business, privacy, and professional requirements. Tax preparation, audits, and other regulated services need separate review before you offer them.
Applicants must satisfy all applicable licensing, professional, and regulatory requirements for their field. Framework can help coordinate the process but does not grant, waive, or substitute for any license or credential.
- We put up to $25,000 into customer acquisition for each business we back.
- Framework also covers year-one setup and software costs where applicable, and works alongside you on systems, hiring, and growth.
- You own and control the company.
- Our standard structure is 7% ownership and 7% annual revenue royalties. There is no franchise fee.
- If your business becomes more valuable, our 7% becomes more valuable too.
Some regulated professions, including law practices, require a different legal structure with similar economics. We review the exact terms with you, in writing, before anyone commits.
Your next chapter
Ever seriously thought about owning your own bookkeeping business?
Tell us about your experience. If it looks like a fit, we'll set up a conversation. No fee, no commitment.
Let's build what's next, together.
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