Data-Driven Bookkeeping for the Trades

Turn Messy Books Into Your Competitive Edge

We work alongside HVAC, plumbing, and contractor businesses to transform chaotic financials into clear insights that drive growth.

Job Profitability Dashboard

Live Data

HVAC Install - Oak St

$12,450

Margin

32%

Plumbing Repair - Main

$3,280

Margin

28%

Commercial Remodel

$28,900

Margin

8%

You're Great at the Work. The Books? Not So Much.

Most trades businesses run on gut feel and bank balance. But when you can't see which jobs make money, which crews are efficient, or where cash is going—you're flying blind.

Messy QuickBooks

Transactions piling up, categories all wrong, and you're three months behind on reconciliation.

No Job Costing

You know revenue, but have no idea which jobs actually made money or which crews are bleeding cash.

Cash Flow Surprises

Payroll's due, but the money's not there. You're constantly reacting instead of planning ahead.

We Turn Your Data Into Your Advantage

Cajun Data Solutions brings bookkeeping, job-costing, and financial analytics together—so you can see what's working, fix what's not, and grow with confidence.

Clean Books, Every Month

We handle your monthly close, reconciliation, and cleanup—so your QuickBooks actually reflects reality.

  • Monthly bookkeeping & reconciliation
  • Chart of accounts optimization
  • Sales tax & 1099 readiness

Job-Costing That Works

See exactly which jobs, crews, and service lines are profitable—and which ones need fixing.

  • Real-time job profitability tracking
  • Crew efficiency & WIP dashboards
  • Margin analysis by service type

Cash Flow Forecasting

12-week cash flow projections so you always know what's coming—no more payroll panic.

  • Weekly cash position updates
  • Scenario planning for growth
  • KPI packs for decision-making

Tax Prep & Planning

From owner 1040s to business returns, we handle your taxes and keep you compliant year-round.

  • Individual & business tax returns
  • Quarterly tax planning sessions
  • IRS representation & resolution

Simple Pricing for Trades Businesses

Choose the package that fits your business size and needs. All plans include monthly bookkeeping and dashboard access.

Launch Kit

For micro businesses getting started

$650- $950/mo
  • Monthly bookkeeping & close
  • Basic job-costing setup
  • Cash flow dashboard
  • Sales tax advisory
Most Popular

Books + Job-Cost Core

For growing trades businesses

$950- $1,450/mo
  • Everything in Launch Kit
  • Full job-costing & WIP tracking
  • Crew efficiency analysis
  • 12-week cash forecast
  • Monthly KPI pack

Controller-Lite

For established, scaling businesses

$1,800- $3,000/mo
  • Everything in Core
  • Budgeting & variance analysis
  • Pricing strategy support
  • Quarterly planning sessions
  • Custom reporting

Add Tax Services

Bundle your bookkeeping with tax prep and save

Owner 1040: $400-$900
Business Returns: $1,200-$2,500
Tax Planning: $250-$450/session

Built for Trades Businesses Like Yours

We speak HVAC, plumbing, and contractor. We understand job costing, crew management, and the unique challenges of trades businesses.

3

Insights in your first 30-minute call

12

Week cash flow visibility

48hr

Lead to proposal turnaround

Ready to See What Your Numbers Are Really Saying?

Book a free discovery call and we'll show you 3 insights about your business in 30 minutes—no strings attached.

Cajun Data Solutions

Data-driven bookkeeping and finance partner for the trades.

Services

  • Bookkeeping
  • Job-Costing
  • Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Tax Services

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  • Louisiana, USA
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