Why Is a Profitable Trades Business Always Short on Cash?
Profitable jobs, empty bank account? How holdbacks, progress billing, slow payers and GST squeeze cash for BC contractors, and what to do about it.
October 29, 2026Clean Books for Trades Businesses That Are Done Flying Blind.
We fix the bookkeeping disasters choking your trades business, so you can finally see your numbers, control your cash and stop feeling blind.
Book Your Cleanup Call
Jeremy Ryan Co-Founder & CEO
"Most trades owners we talk to aren't bad at business,
they just can't see their numbers clearly.
We change that."
ABOUT US
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We Turn Bookkeeping Chaos Into Clarity You Can Build a Business On
Here's what we do: we take your messy, broken books and make them clean. We rebuild your financial systems from scratch and give you numbers you can actually trust. No more guessing.
Our Vision
We picture a BC where every trades owner, from Chilliwack to Kelowna to Prince George, actually knows their numbers. Where you can make decisions without that knot in your stomach. Where growth isn't a gamble.
Our Mission
We dig into the mess nobody else wants to touch. We fix the damage, build you a system that actually works, and deliver clean numbers every month. So you can sleep at night and focus on building your business.
SERVICES
Everything Your Trades Business Needs to Run Clean
From disaster cleanup to monthly bookkeeping and payroll, we handle the financial back end so you can focus on the work that actually makes you money.
All ServicesBookkeeping Cleanup
We dig into the damage, fix miscategorizations, restore deleted entries, and rebuild your books from the ground up. Like a renovation for your financial records.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Clean, accurate books delivered every month. No surprises. No chasing us down. Just your numbers, done right, on time.
Payroll & Direct Deposit
Your crew gets paid on time, every time. We set up direct deposit, handle remittances, and make sure everything runs smoothly with CRA.
Years of Experience 25
Clients Helped 24
Hours of Cleanup Completed 1000+
Google Rating 5 Star
RESULTS
Real Businesses.
Real Outcomes.
Here's what happens when business owners across BC finally get books they can trust.
Book A Cleanup CallTeri and Jeremy came along after we had a very bad experience with a different company. They cleaned up all the books and worked closed with the accountant to figure it all out and fix it. And most importantly they listened to us and was extremely easy to collaborate. Thank you again for all your hard work. Would recommend them anytime!!
- Morrows MovingThis company has helped me out for the last 6 years. They are always willing to help and have been such great support owning a business. My books are perfect and they thrive on making their customers happy. They are honest and very knowledgeable. Best decision I could of made hiring them :)
- Amanda BeckMBC Canada Inc. is amazing!! I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing bookkeeping services. I trust them 100% with my bookkeeping needs and know you can too. Thank you MBC Canada for all of the hard work you do.
- Janelle Resendes FAQS
Your Questions Answered
We know hiring a new bookkeeper is a big decision, especially if you've been burned before. Here are the questions we get asked most.
Most bookkeepers can handle clean, simple books. We specialize in the ones nobody else wants to touch: messy, damaged, and disorganized books left behind by previous bookkeepers or overwhelmed accountants. We don't just maintain your books. We rebuild them properly and hand you a monthly financial analysis so you can actually see what's happening in your business.
Yes. Our focus is trades and construction businesses across BC, and we work remotely, so where you are in the province rarely matters. If you're a trades business owner who needs specialized bookkeeping, reach out and we'll let you know if we're a good fit.
Accountants are great at tax strategy and year-end filings, but most aren't set up to handle the day-to-day detail of monthly bookkeeping efficiently. If your accountant is doing your books, there's a good chance things are falling through the cracks, filings are being missed, or you're still dropping off paper receipts with no real system in place. We specialize in exactly what most accountants don't: clean, accurate, monthly bookkeeping with real visibility built in.
It depends on how far back the damage goes and how disorganized the records are. Some cleanups take a few weeks, others take longer. What we can tell you is that we've seen it all. Deleted entries, altered records, missed filings, years of miscategorizations. We've fixed all of it. Book a cleanup call and we'll give you an honest assessment of what we're working with.
Once your books are clean and accurate, we transition you into our monthly bookkeeping service. That includes accurate monthly reporting, payroll management, GST/HST filing, and a plain-English financial analysis so you always know where your business stands. Most of our clients stay with us for three to five years because once the system is running properly, they never want to go back.
FROM THE BLOG
Straight Answers for BC Trades
Plain answers to the questions BC contractors ask us about their books.
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How BC contractors set up QuickBooks Online for construction: the plans that track job profit, projects, subcontractors, holdbacks and receipts from the truck.
October 27, 2026How Do You Catch Up on Months (or Years) of Bookkeeping?
Behind on your books? How catch-up bookkeeping works for BC contractors, what CRA charges on late GST returns, and what to gather before you start.
October 22, 2026What Is Job Costing, and How Do Contractors Use It?
Job costing shows the profit on every job: materials, labour, subs and the rest. How BC contractors set it up in QuickBooks and what to check every month.
October 20, 2026Bookkeeper or Accountant: Which One Does Your BC Trades Business Need?
A bookkeeper keeps your books right every month. An accountant handles year-end, taxes and the reports only a CPA can issue. How BC contractors use both.
October 15, 2026Do You Have to File T5018 Slips for Your Subcontractors?
If more than half your business income is from construction, CRA wants T5018 slips for your subs. Who files, the $500 rule, the deadline and the late penalties.
October 13, 2026What Is a WorkSafeBC Clearance Letter, and When Do You Need One?
A WorkSafeBC clearance letter shows your sub is registered and paying premiums. When to get one, how to get it online, and the liability it protects you from.
October 8, 2026How Much Does a Bookkeeper Cost in BC?
What bookkeepers charge in BC: hourly and monthly ranges, what changes the price, and where MBC Canada starts: $800 a month. A straight answer, up front.
October 1, 2026Ready for Clean Books? Let's Talk.
Phone Number +1 604-243-1213
Email info@mbccanadainc.com
Location Chilliwack, BC