Underpricing
Prices may not fully cover time, materials, overhead, and the profit the business needs.
Free small-business financial checkup
Find Out Where Your Business Is Losing Money
Take the free 5-minute Small Business Profit Leak Scorecard and identify possible problems in pricing, expenses, collections, cash flow, and financial visibility.
- Free assessment
- Takes about five minutes
- Immediate personalized results
- No accounting experience required
Recognize the warning signs
Busy Does Not Always Mean Profitable
A full calendar and steady sales can still hide habits that weaken profit and cash flow. These are practical areas worth reviewing—not reasons to panic.
Recurring expenses
Small subscriptions and automatic charges can grow without regular review.
Slow invoicing
Waiting to send invoices delays the cash the business has already earned.
Late collections
Unclear follow-up routines can leave good work sitting unpaid.
Poor cash planning
Upcoming bills are harder to manage without a short-term cash-flow view.
Rework and unbilled time
Extra effort that is not tracked or billed can quietly reduce margins.
Delayed records
Incomplete books make it harder to understand what is happening now.
How it works
A Simple Path to Better Financial Control
- 1
Take the Free Scorecard
Answer practical questions about pricing, expenses, collections, cash flow, and financial visibility.
- 2
Discover Your Biggest Risks
Receive an immediate result showing where your business may need attention.
- 3
Take Action
Use the Profit Toolkit or work with Charter Oak for ongoing support.
Your five-minute starting point
Your Numbers May Be Telling You Something
The free Profit Leak Scorecard asks practical questions about the financial habits that affect profit and cash flow. In about five minutes, you receive an immediate result and clear areas to investigate.
Take the Free 5-Minute Scorecard- Five financial categories
- Immediate results
- Plain-English feedback
- Priority areas to review
- No accounting knowledge required
A quick introduction
See What the Profit Scorecard Can Help You Review
Watch this short introduction to learn why pricing, expenses, receivables, cash flow, and financial visibility deserve regular attention.
Read the video transcript
The Profit Leak Scorecard is a short, practical review for small-business owners. It helps you look at pricing, recurring expenses, invoicing and collections, cash-flow planning, and the financial records you use to make decisions. After you finish, you receive immediate feedback and a clear place to begin.
Your practical next step
The Scorecard Shows You Where. The Toolkit Helps You Take Action.
The Profit Toolkit is for owners who want practical tools to address what they discover and build more reliable financial habits.
View the Profit Toolkit- Profit Leak GuideKnow what to review first.
- Pricing Review CalculatorCheck whether pricing supports your goals.
- Expense AuditReview recurring and unnecessary costs.
- Receivables TrackerFollow up on money customers owe.
- Eight-Week Cash-Flow ForecastPlan for the weeks ahead.
- 30-Day Profit Recovery PlanTurn findings into focused actions.
Choose your level of support
Work With Charter Oak
Begin with a free review, use the tools yourself, or get reliable ongoing support.
Option 1 · Start Free
Take the Profit Scorecard
Identify where your business may be losing money and receive immediate feedback.
Take the Free ScorecardOption 2 · Take Action Yourself
Use the Profit Toolkit
Use practical calculators, trackers, and planning tools to address pricing, expenses, receivables, and cash flow.
Explore the ToolkitOption 3 · Get Ongoing Help
Monthly Bookkeeping and Financial Support
Work with Charter Oak to keep records current, understand reports, monitor cash flow, and build more reliable financial routines.
Schedule a ConsultationReady for ongoing help?
Pick a Time That Works for You
Talk one on one about your business and the financial routines you want to improve. Choose a time on the calendar and we will send an email confirmation.
Schedule Your Consultation
Monthly support
Current Books. Better Monthly Visibility.
Build more reliable financial routines, spend less time struggling with bookkeeping, and make more informed business decisions. Pricing stays clear from the start.
Starter Bookkeeping
$395 / month
Essential monthly bookkeeping support for small businesses that want clean, reliable books.
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial statement
- Tax-ready books
Most Popular
Growth Business
$695 / month
Expanded bookkeeping support for growing businesses that need stronger monthly oversight.
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Monthly reporting
Premium
$995 / month
Higher-touch support for businesses that want deeper reporting and coordinated financial operations.
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll coordination
- Financial dashboard
- Quarterly tax coordination
Why Charter Oak
Financial Information You Can Actually Use
You did not start your business to become a bookkeeper. Charter Oak helps keep your books accurate, organized, and ready while giving you practical information for the decisions ahead.
Plain-English guidance
Understand what your numbers mean without unexplained jargon.
Small-business focus
Use practical routines designed around the realities of running a business.
Practical systems
Build repeatable ways to review pricing, expenses, collections, and cash flow.
Local Connecticut service
Work with a local bookkeeping partner who understands small-business needs.
Reliable monthly support
Keep records current and reporting routines on schedule.
Useful financial visibility
Use organized information to plan, prioritize, and make informed decisions.
Connecticut service area
Local Bookkeeping Support Across Central Connecticut
Explore bookkeeping services for small businesses in the communities Charter Oak serves.
A clear place to begin
Not Sure Where to Start?
Start with the free 5-minute Profit Leak Scorecard and find out where your business may need attention.
Take the Free ScorecardPrefer to speak with someone? Schedule a consultation.