Creatives

bookkeeping

You create

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 tax 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 project is actually profitable.

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Max Masure

Business owner, bookkeeper

Intuit-certified bookkeeper. Twenty years running their own design business, which is where the sympathy for messy books comes from.

About Max

Services that save time and stress

Emerging Creative Emerging Creative
Emerging Creative
$300.00

$300/month

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

  • For creatives making under $60k/year (artists, freelancers, illustrators, designers, filmmakers…)

  • 100 transactions/month, 1 bank account, monthly reconciliation

Seasoned Creative Seasoned Creative
Seasoned Creative
$600.00

$600/month

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

  • Full-time creatives making $60k–$150k/year

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

Established Creative Established Creative
Established Creative
$1,600.00

$1,600/month

Ideal for high-earning artists who want to use integrations and plan their cash flow.

  • For creatives making $150k+/year

  • 600+ transactions/mo, 5+ bank and credit card accounts, monthly reconciliation, financial statements, advisory calls, invoices, bills, integrations, cash flow planner

What People Are Saying

“Max is always excellent to work with for tax preparation. They keep their books well organized and always respond promptly to communications.”

Jennifer Ambler - Tax preparer

“With Max, you’re not only getting someone who will manage your books exceptionally well, you’re getting a trusted and seasoned partner you’ll learn from along the way. They understand firsthand what it takes to launch, run, and scale businesses from over 20 years running their own and consulting for others. They bring that experience, strategic thinking, and care to every client they serve and project they work on.”

Natalie Kuhn - Founder

“Max is a rare blend of tact, craft, and whimsy. No matter the task at hand, Max is fully in your corner, bringing sharp expertise and genuine care to help you achieve your ambitions.”

Meag Doherty - Founder

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

    What I won’t do:

    • As a bookkeeper, I am not allowed to file taxes - I can recommend an accountant/CPA who will do it for you.

  • 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@creativesbookkeeping.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.

    I work with all types of creatives (artists, illustrators, designers, filmmakers..) and also small businesses.

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

    If you struggle with your business finances, I am here to help!

  • 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.

  • The question worth asking yourself is whether you will keep doing it every month, including the month you are installing a show and the month everything is on fire. Most people can. Fewer people do, and the gap between those two is where the January panic lives.

    What you are paying for is the monthly deadline becoming somebody else's problem, plus someone who can tell you which project actually made money.

    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 most of your business, even if it means we don’t work together yet.

One step closer to peace of mind

One step closer to peace of mind

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