Thanksgiving is wonderful, and Black Friday has all kinds of great deals, but Small Business Saturday is one of my favorite holidays this time of year. Any opportunity to support the local restaurants, shops, and other businesses in your community is always welcome. So, make sure that you go out to your favorite local restaurant, pick something up from the local mom and pop shop, and thank the owners for the hard work they put in!
However, while these businesses are certainly worthy of your support, there’s a category of small businesses that often get overlooked when discussions about supporting local businesses come up: service providers. They’re not often highlighted, because their whole job is to support the livelihoods of other residents and small businesses in the area. Yet, their work is essential in any community’s growth.
I think it’s a shame that hard-working service providers get overlooked, in part because I am one myself, but also because I could think of several friends of mine that have done a ton of fantastic work in the local, Washington, Missouri community. So, I decided to do what I could to make sure that other people knew about them too! I’ve known each of these guys for years, some long before they went into business for themselves. Plus, I’ve had the pleasure of helping each of them out with their marketing in varying capacities.
So, without further ado, let me introduce you to 3 great service providers that you should know about if you live in the Washington, MO area.
Brian Melton – Excelsior Bookkeeping
If you ask just about any small business owner, in any type of business or industry, they will tell you that one of the most important things that you MUST have is a good accountant. Without someone to keep track of your accounts, finances, and taxes, your business simply won’t survive for very long. That’s why I end up recommending Brian’s services to so many people: he’s an experienced, trustworthy accountant that specializes in serving small businesses. I asked him a few questions about his business, so that you can hear about it straight from the source:
Q: In one paragraph, describe what your company does/what services you offer.
A: My goal is to provide accounting solutions in order to unleash small business owners to focus on what they went into business to do in the first place. Let’s be honest, no one starts a business because they are excited to do the paperwork and recordkeeping behind the scenes. From QuickBooks setup/training to payroll processing to full-service outsourced bookkeeping to tax prep, my job is to make accounting easy for companies. I love customizing accounting systems and workflows that not only lend to easy tax reporting but also provide the business owners with real-time data to make everyday decisions. I’ve helped many startups get on the right foot with tax reporting and accounting. I’m also a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and have untangled many messes in both QuickBooks Online and Desktop. Each client is unique, and I enjoy personalizing my services to best serve each situation.
Q: By your best guess/estimation, how many clients have you served during your time in business?
A: I’ve been privileged to serve over 40 different clients.
Q: What do you enjoy most about serving clients in the Washington area?
A: I’ve lived in Franklin County all my life, so this is home. I love meeting hard-working folks doing the hard work of making this a great community. I’m always inspired by small business owners and have the utmost respect for their place in our economy.
Q: If someone were interested in your services, what would be the best way for them to contact you?
A: Shoot me an email or give me a call!
brian.d.melton@gmail.com
(636) 584-1103
Also, check out my website for more information on what I do: https://excelsiorbookkeeping.com/
Drew Harp – Crosscut Lawn & Landscaping
Regardless of whether you’re a business owner, a 9-5 worker, or a stay at home mom, you want your property to look nice! Not only does a well-kept home or place of business help it to look more attractive to others, it makes it easier to work and live in, and is just satisfying to look at, too! A good landscaping job can make a noticeable difference, and that’s exactly what you’ll get with Crosscut, my friend Drew’s business. Here’s what he has to say about it:
Q: In one paragraph, describe what your company does/what services you offer.
A: Crosscut Lawn Service, LLC is a full spectrum lawn and landscaping company offering services to both residential and commercial clients including lawn maintenance, fertilization and pest control, landscaping, hardscaping, snow removal, and much more. We use our love of the outdoors and dedication to our valued customers to deliver the highest quality service each and every time we visit our customer’s property. We are a company capable of providing you with the simplest small services or complete installation and maintenance of all your lawn and landscape needs.
Q: By your best guess/estimation, how many clients have you served during your time in business?
A: I would say we’ve had the privilege of serving well over 300 clients since our start in 2014, many of whom are still regular clients.
Q: What do you enjoy most about serving clients in the Washington area?
A: I love meeting people and helping them turn their yard/landscape into the one they’ve always wanted. I love how friendly and easygoing people are around here.
Q: If someone were interested in your services, what would be the best way for them to contact you?
A: Give us a call, or email me:
(314) 737-2761
andrew@crosscutlawnandlandscape.com
https://www.crosscutlawnandlandscape.com/
Brian Sohn – Realtor
Of course, before you can consider having landscaping done on your property, you need to own property first! When looking for a home, a good realtor really can make all the difference, in every aspect of the process. They help you with narrowing down what you’re looking for, finding the best options in the area, negotiating the price, and transitioning you into that new home. Brian Sohn is excellent at helping his clients to do all of these things, whether you’re buying or selling. But don’t just take my word for it:
Q: In one paragraph, describe what your company does/what services you offer.
A: As a real estate agent I educate and advise my clients to equip them to be confident when they make one of the largest financial decisions in their life. Once they make their choice, it is my responsibility to serve them in accomplishing that goal whether it is buying or selling a property.
Q: By your best guess/estimation, how many clients have you served during your time in business?
A: By looking at the number of contacts I have, I have spoken with and served over 4,000 people since starting as an agent. I have been blessed to help those clients in over 450 transactions.
Q: What do you enjoy most about serving clients in the Washington area?
A: Learning who they are, what their goals are, and then being there when they accomplish them.
Q: If someone were interested in your services, what would be the best way for them to contact you?
A: The best way to reach me is to call or email:
(636) 231-3455
SohnSells4U@gmail.com
Conclusion (Plus: one more great service provider!)
I hope you enjoyed learning more about these three hard-working guys and their businesses! Better yet, the next time you or someone you know needs an accountant, realtor, or landscaper, make sure to keep these guys in mind!
I’ve waited until the very end to do this, but I’ll also throw my hat in the ring as well: I’m a small business marketing consultant, who wants to see more Washington area businesses grow via the power of branding and digital marketing. I’ve been doing this for over 3 years, I’ve loved helping these guys to grow their businesses in different ways, and I’m always looking forward to the next opportunity to help a small business reach more customers.
If you know of someone who might be interested in that, make sure to send them to MSD Consulting. You can look around here on my website to see more of what I do, and make sure to click the Contact tab, where you can find my email, phone number, social media, and a message form.
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