Ugh…

accounting!

Bookkeeping for creatives who just want to create.

more billing • No more receipts • No more stress • No

more billing • No more receipts • No more stress • No

You focus on your craft

I handle what you hate

  • Do you want more time doing your craft?

  • More time to focus on your clients?

  • Make more money by making your business more profitable?

  • Spend more time hanging out with loved ones?

With Creatives Bookkeeping, you can have peace of mind that all your expenses are accounted for, your books are ready for taxes season and you can spend more time creating or hanging out with loved ones.

No more stress about business, no uncertainty about what to file and when, no receipts lost ever again! And a bonus: I’ll show you which work is actually profitable.

Max Masure

Business owner, bookkeeper

Approachable, focused and quirky, Max is a pleasure to work with. With 20 years of experience as a business owner working in design, they are the perfect partner for your creative business.

About Max

From ugh… to phew!

Services that save time and stress

Emerging Emerging
Emerging
$300.00

$300/month

Perfect for part-time creators needing tax-ready books without the stress.

  • For creatives making under $60k/year (Etsy sellers, fine art artists, freelance illustrators…)

  • Up to 100 transactions/mo, 1 bank account, monthly reconciliation

Seasoned Seasoned
Seasoned
$600.00

$600/month

Built for full-time creatives who need to smooth out seasonal cash flow gaps and get insights on their business.

  • Full-time creatives making $60k–$200k/year

  • Up to 300 transactions/mo, 2-3 bank and credit card accounts, financial statements, advisory calls

Established Established
Established
$1,600.00

$1,600/month

Ideal for high-earning artists who want to track inventory and project profitability.

  • For creatives making $200k+/year

  • 600+ transactions/mo, 5+ bank and credit card accounts, payroll, advisory calls, AP/AR, invoices, bills, integrations, inventory, sales tax, projects

What People Are Saying

“Max is a rare leader who operates seamlessly across strategy and execution. They were crucial to the success of our launch, shaping the whole org's culture to be more user-centric while handling all the tactical details. Any organization would be lucky to have their talent, empathy, and leadership.”

Craig Spaeth - Engineer

Frequently Asked Questions

    • Bookkeeping audit and guidance, specifically for creatives

    • Catch-up bookkeeping

    • Ongoing bookkeeping

    • QuickBooks setup and clean-up

    • Advisory calls

    • Get ready for tax season

    • Month-end close

    Focus areas:

    • Expenses tracking

    • Reconciliations

    • Invoices

    • Payroll

    • Financial reporting

    • Inventory

    • Sales tax

    • Project profitability

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through my contact form or schedule a call—I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • I combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach I learned over 20 years as a freelance designer, with clear communication and reliable results.

    It’s not just what I do: it’s how I do it that sets me apart. I bring a lot of empathy and shared experience as a freelance designer myself.

  • Absolutely. I will set you up with a simple phone app. You just snap a picture of the receipt, toss the paper, and I handle the rest!

  • Money is tricky, and as creatives, we don’t always have the business brain needed to stay on track. But that’s okay. Now is a good time to get things in order.

  • You can reach me anytime via my contact page or email max@creativesbookkeping.com.

    I aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • I offer 3 services with a monthly flat fee depending on your needs and revenue:

    1. Emerging Creative - $300/month

    2. Seasoned Creative - $600/month

    3. Established Creative - $1,600/month

  • Approachable, focused, and quirky, I am always here to guide you in the world of bookkeeping without stress.

    We will communicate via email, text, and video calls, depending on your preference.

  • Your flat monthly fee stays the same. I help you build cash reserves during peak sales months so your activity remains stable during dry spells.

  • Well, if you could, you wouldn’t be on this page, I guess ;)

    I am here to listen to your challenges and bring you solutions. As a business owner for 20 years, I know my way around, and I can’t wait to support you. I will also provide resources to help you make the best out of your business.

One step closer to peace of mind

One step closer to peace of mind