Stop drowning in receipts and spreadsheets. PocketBoss accounting gives you clear financial visibility without the complexity. Know your numbers, make better decisions, save on taxes.
$19.99/month. No accounting degree required.
Shoebox full of receipts
Missing deductions, audit nightmares, overpaying taxes
→ Digital expense tracking with photo capture
No idea if profitable
Taking bad jobs, underpricing, cash flow surprises
→ Real-time profit tracking by job
Tax time panic
Scrambling for documents, paying penalties, CPA overtime
→ Year-round organization, instant reports
Cash flow blindness
Bounced checks, credit problems, payroll stress
→ See money in vs out at a glance
Manual bookkeeping
Hours wasted, errors everywhere, always behind
→ Automatic categorization and tracking
No financial insights
Bad business decisions, missed opportunities
→ Clear reports that guide decisions
Overpaying Taxes
Missing deductions, poor documentation
Bad Decisions
Taking unprofitable jobs, wrong pricing
Cash Crunches
Surprise shortfalls, credit problems
PocketBoss accounting is built for contractors, not accountants. Track what matters, skip the jargon, make smarter decisions.
Track every dollar in and out. Snap photos of receipts. Categorize automatically. Never miss a deduction.
✓ Know your true profit instantly
Track materials, labor, and overhead per job. See which jobs make money and which do not.
✓ Stop taking unprofitable work
See who owes what. Track payment status. Automatic late fee calculations. Age receivables.
✓ Improve cash flow dramatically
Organize for taxes year-round. Export reports your CPA needs. Track deductible expenses.
✓ Save thousands on taxes
Profit & loss, cash flow, job profitability. Plain English reports that make sense.
✓ Make smarter business decisions
Connect bank accounts for automatic transaction import. Reconcile in minutes, not hours.
✓ Always know your cash position
Check cash position. See yesterday's income. Review outstanding invoices. Know exactly where you stand financially.
Buy materials? Snap receipt photo. Pay subcontractor? Record instantly. Everything tracked to the right job automatically.
Invoice sent equals income tracked. Expenses categorized. Profit calculated. Your books stay current without effort.
See profit by job type. Identify your money makers. Spot problem areas. Adjust pricing based on real data.
Export profit & loss. Calculate estimated taxes. Track deductible expenses. Never surprised by tax bills.
Hand your CPA organized records. Every receipt documented. All income tracked. Save hours and CPA fees.
Clear
Financial picture
Better
Business decisions
Lower
Tax bills
Less
Stress
| Feature | PocketBoss | Manual/Spreadsheets | QuickBooks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup complexity | Simple 5-minute setup | Hours with accountant | Complex chart of accounts |
| Monthly cost | $19.99 all-inclusive | $200+ bookkeeper | $35-200 plus add-ons |
| Learning curve | Intuitive for contractors | Need accounting knowledge | Steep, generic business |
| Job costing | ✓ Built-in | Manual spreadsheets | Complex workarounds |
| Receipt capture | ✓ Photo from phone | Physical storage | Extra cost add-on |
| Tax readiness | ✓ Always ready | Year-end scramble | Requires expertise |
| Cash flow view | ✓ Real-time | Monthly if lucky | Reports hard to read |
| Mobile access | ✓ Full features | Not available | Limited functionality |
| Contractor focus | ✓ Built for trades | Generic | Generic business |
| Support | Email & chat | Accountant fees | Phone (extra cost) |
Track All Costs
Materials, labor, subcontractors, overhead. Everything assigned to the right job.
Real-Time Profit
See profit margin as the job progresses. Catch problems before it's too late.
Historical Analysis
Learn from past jobs. Price future work accurately. Stop repeating mistakes.
Better Estimates
Use real cost data for accurate quotes. Win profitable jobs, skip the losers.
Without job costing, you'd never know if this job made money or lost it.
Most contractors save thousands on taxes just by properly tracking deductible expenses. The monthly cost of PocketBoss pays for itself in tax savings alone.
Track equipment costs, service agreements, seasonal fluctuations
Material markups, emergency rates, fixture inventory
Wire & component tracking, panel costs, permit fees
Subcontractor payments, retainage, progress billing
Material waste factors, warranty reserves, weather delays
Seasonal income, equipment depreciation, material costs
Paint inventory, labor rates, square footage pricing
Mixed service types, small job tracking, hourly vs fixed
Yes, especially as a small contractor. You're likely leaving money on the table through missed deductions, poor job costing, and inefficient cash flow management. Good accounting helps you keep more of what you earn and make better business decisions.
PocketBoss is built specifically for contractors, not generic businesses. We speak your language, track jobs not just transactions, and skip the accounting complexity. It's much easier to use, significantly cheaper, and designed for how contractors actually work.
Absolutely. PocketBoss generates standard financial reports that any CPA can work with. Export to Excel, PDF, or CSV. Many accountants prefer organized PocketBoss reports to shoeboxes of receipts.
Simply snap a photo with your phone. PocketBoss stores it digitally, extracts the amount and vendor, and lets you categorize it. No more lost receipts, no more shoebox filing. Everything organized and searchable.
Yes! See which types of work make you the most money. Compare service calls vs installations, residential vs commercial, or any breakdown that matters to your business. Use this data to focus on your most profitable work.
Optional but helpful. Connect your bank for automatic transaction import and reconciliation. Or manually enter transactions if you prefer. Either way, you'll always know your true cash position.
Most contractors are up and running in 5 minutes. Add your business info, connect your bank if desired, and start tracking. No complex chart of accounts or accounting setup required. We keep it simple.
Most contractors miss significant deductions simply due to poor record keeping. PocketBoss helps you track every deductible expense with documentation. The average contractor saves thousands annually in taxes just by proper expense tracking.
Yes! Start with a 7-day trial. Full access to all features. See how much easier your accounting can be. Most contractors know within days that PocketBoss is exactly what they needed.
Absolutely. You'll save that in tax deductions from just a few properly tracked receipts. Add in better job costing, improved cash flow, and time saved on bookkeeping, and the ROI is massive. Plus you get all other PocketBoss features included.
Average contractor misses thousands in deductions annually. Proper expense tracking, mileage logging, and documentation typically saves far more than the cost of the software.
Know your true costs. Price jobs profitably. Stop leaving money on the table or taking jobs that lose money. Data-driven pricing increases margins significantly.
See problems coming. Plan for slow seasons. Never be surprised by cash shortfalls. Better visibility means better decisions and fewer financial crises.
No more Sunday bookkeeping sessions. No more scrambling at tax time. No more digging through receipts. Automation saves hours every week.
For just $19.99/month, get financial clarity that drives better decisions and higher profits.
Join thousands of contractors who finally understand their numbers. Better accounting means better decisions, lower taxes, and higher profits.
$19.99/month. No accounting degree required. Cancel anytime.
Written by Blake McAmis, Founder of PocketBoss
Learned the hard way that poor accounting kills contractor businesses. Built PocketBoss to make financial management simple and accessible for all contractors.
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