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Bookkeeping for
Videographers

As a videographer, you tell compelling stories through motion and sound, capturing moments that inspire and inform. But behind the lens, the business of video production is a complex production in itself, with a financial narrative that can be difficult to follow. The greatest challenge is understanding your true profitability on a per-project basis. After accounting for pre-production planning, paying your crew, renting specialty gear, licensing music, and spending countless hours in the editing bay, what is your actual profit margin? You have a massive investment in cameras, drones, and audio equipment, but properly tracking these for asset tracking and depreciation is a complex but vital task. Juggling client retainers, production expenses, and final payments can create a challenging cash flow situation that puts your creative business at risk.

Solutions by Sync-Up

At Sync-Up Bookkeeping, we bring your business finances into sharp focus. We are your dedicated financial partners, specializing in the project-based workflow of video professionals. We help you implement detailed project costing, so you can see your exact profitability on every corporate video, wedding film, and commercial spot. Our robust expense tracking captures every cost, from software subscriptions to travel and crew pay. We simplify your invoicing and payment cycles to improve your cash flow. While we do not handle tax preparation, your books will always be tax compliant, we deliver immaculate, organized financial records to your CPA. We ensure every piece of gear, software license, and project expense is properly categorized, making tax compliance a straightforward process, not a final-cut crisis. We manage the numbers behind the scenes so you can focus on creating magic in front of the camera.

Ready to build a stronger financial foundation? Schedule a free consultation or explore our transparent pricing to learn more.

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The Videographer's Challenge: A Story Without a Budget

A videographer looking stressed at an editing bay late at night, with complex video timelines on the screen and a pile of invoices on the desk.

You tell compelling stories with video, but the financial narrative of your business can be hard to follow. After paying for gear rentals, crew, music licenses, and spending weeks in post-production, do you know your actual profit on that last project? You’ve invested thousands in cameras, lenses, and drones, but properly tracking the depreciation of that gear is a complex but vital task. Managing project retainers and final payments while juggling numerous production costs makes it difficult to see if your creative passion is also a financially successful business.

Bringing Your Financials into Post-Production

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Sync-Up Bookkeeping provides a financial workflow designed for video professionals. We implement project-based costing, allowing you to track every expense—from pre-production to final export—against a specific job. This gives you a clear "Profit & Loss by Project" report so you can see which clients and types of work are most profitable. We correctly track your valuable equipment as assets, maximizing your tax deductions through accurate depreciation, and help you manage cash flow from client payments to cover all your production expenses.

Focus on the Frame, Not the Figures

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Imagine quoting your next corporate video or wedding with absolute confidence, knowing your day rate and project fees are built on solid financial data. With your books in order, you can make smart decisions about when to buy that new cinema camera versus renting it. You’ll eliminate the anxiety of tax season and free up dozens of hours from administrative tasks. Let us handle the numbers so you can dedicate your energy to your true passion: directing, shooting, and editing incredible videos that build your portfolio and grow your business.

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Bookkeeping in Action: The Adventures of Coco and Cami

Coco and Cami ask, What is Accounting?

Follow the entrepreneurial journeys of Coco, who's opening a sandwich shop, and Cami, starting a coffee shop, as they find themselves faced with the new challenges of bookkeeping to track their businesses.

Watch as Professor A breaks down the fundamental concepts of bookkeeping for Coco and Cami, explaining why it's the essential foundation for understanding a business's financial health.

Sync-Up Bookkeeping is perfect for:

Who We Help

Small business owners who need financial clarity

Startups looking to manage expenses and plan growth

If you are tired and stressed of doing your own books, look no further. At Sync-Up, we got you covered.
We also work with business owners in the building trades: carpenters, electricians, plumbers, cable installers, masons, and more.
We help Startups looking to manage expenses and plan growth
We help small business owners who need financial clarity.
We help Professionals in law, healthcare, tech, construction, and more.
We help Entrepreneurs who want to focus on running their business

Entrepreneurs who want to focus on running their business

We also serve independent physicians, dentists, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and many others in the healthcare and wellness community.
We serve owner-operators who own and operate restaurants, bakeries, pastry chefs, and those in the hospitality industry.
We work with all business owners. We specialize in working with women-owned and minority-owned small businesses.

Why Choose Sync-Up Bookkeeping?

We’re not just bookkeepers—we’re your dedicated financial advocates. Our team works alongside you to provide real-time financial insights, helping you make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

✔ 98% Client Satisfaction Rate – Our clients trust us to provide expert guidance and support.

✔ Save 40+ Hours Per Month - More time to focus on growing your business.

✔ $10,000+ in Missed Deductions Found - We ensure you keep more of your hard-earned money.

✔ Financial Clarity & Peace of Mind – Get the confidence to make strategic decisions with accurate, up-to-date financial reports.

Simplify Your Finances & Grow Your Business with Services that Matter

We help business owners reclaim time, improve financial clarity, and maximize profitability with expert bookkeeping services. Whether you need ongoing support, catch-up bookkeeping, or financial guidance, Sync-Up Bookkeeping is here for you.

Sync-Up provides everything from General Bookkeeping to Catch Up Bookkeeping to Payroll and beyond

General Bookkeeping

Keep your finances in order, accurately & efficiently.
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Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Behind on your books? We’ll get you up to date fast.
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Cash Flow Monitoring

Track money in and out for better financial planning.
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Audit Protection

Stay compliant & ready with accurate records.
Sync-Up offers payroll services via Quickbooks Payroll. We also provide expense tracking and monitoring services from Quickbooks Online via our integration with Coefficient.

Asset Tracking

Track assets and depreciation.
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Expense Tracking

Track and Monitor business expenses.
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Expansion Planning

Make informed, long-term financial decisions.
Payroll done right the first time.

Payroll

Streamline payroll. Direct Deposit.
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Wealth Protection

Plan for you future.

Understand your Financial Position
Reports that are Relevant and Actionable

Tailored reports deliver personalized financial understanding, going beyond the basics. From detailed expense breakdowns and performance analyses to high-level snapshots and executive summaries, complex data is transformed into actionable insights, tailored to unique business needs.

Snapshot Reports

The financial snapshot report is a 50,000 foot view of the financial picture of your business.
Financial Snapshot

The Snapshot report provides a high-level, 50,000-foot overview of a company's financial performance, summarizing key data from the three main financial statements: the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows.

Performance Reports

The Performance Ratios report provides a comprehensive overview of a company's financial health and performance, using key performance indicators (KPIs) and ratios derived from the three main financial statements: the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows.
KPIs and Metrics

The Performance Ratios report provides a comprehensive overview of a company's financial health and performance, using key performance indicators (KPIs) and ratios derived from the three main financial statements.

Summary Reports

The Expense Summary report provides a detailed overview of a company's expenses, categorized by type and broken down on a month-by-month basis for the current year.
Expense Summary

This 30,000-foot view allows businesses to track their spending patterns in greater detail and identify trends and anomalies over time.

Meet Your Dedicated Financial Advocates

We’re not just bookkeepers—we’re partners in your success. Our team works alongside you to provide real-time financial insights, helping you make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Andrew Clarke, Chief Executive Officer at Sync-Up Bookkeeping

Andrew Clarke, CEO

From startups to Fortune 500s, Andrew's 45+ years of diverse experience across industries like aerospace, healthcare, and finance, uniquely equip him to simplify your business's bookkeeping and financial reporting. Andrew is passionate about making bookkeeping simple and stress-free. A nature-loving, fun, and business-savvy leader, Andrew ensures Sync-Up Bookkeeping is a trusted partner in financial success.

Sheri Clarke, Chief Operating Officer at Sync-Up Bookkeeping

Sheri Clarke, COO

Sheri Clarke serves as COO of Sync-Up Bookkeeping, bringing over 30 years of experience in business operations and management to the role. Having a well-rounded perspective on the challenges businesses face, her experience uniquely positions her to help clients streamline processes and achieve success.

Ron Nocera, Chief Marketing Officer at Sync-Up Bookkeeping

Ron Nocera, CMO

Ron Nocera serves as Sync-Up’s Chief Marketing Officer. Ron brings a strong background in process improvement and sales optimization to Sync-Up Bookkeeping. With a proven track record of driving efficiency and leading global teams, Ron is focused on developing and executing effective marketing strategies that support business growth.

Learn about the Sync-Up Difference:
Bookkeeping That Fuels Your Business Growth

Struggling to keep up with your business finances? You're not alone!
Sync-Up Bookkeeping is more than just a bookkeeping service. We're your partners in financial success, providing expert guidance and support to help your business thrive. Watch this video to learn how we go beyond the numbers to help you achieve your goals.

Real Results from Real Clients

See how our Small Business Bookkeeping Services have helped businesses just like yours streamline their finances and achieve growth.

  • "As a mortgage broker, accurate and insightful bookkeeping is essential to my business. Andrew Clarke at Sync-Up Bookkeeping has been absolutely invaluable in that regard. His expertise goes beyond just keeping my books in order; he provides truly insightful advice that has helped me make better business decisions. Andrew's knowledge of accounting and finance is exceptional, and I trust his judgment completely. I've known Andrew for over 5 years and his integrity and trustworthiness are unmatched. I've referred friends, family, and business associates to Sync-Up Bookkeeping, and they've all been incredibly impressed with his services. If you're looking for a top-notch bookkeeper who truly understands business, I highly recommend Andrew Clarke!"

    Cody Daniel, Mortgage Banker

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Ready to take control of your finances and grow your business with confidence? Sync-Up Bookkeeping offers expert bookkeeping services, providing virtual support and financial insights tailored to your industry.

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