Behind on your books? Let's get them cleaned up and keep them that way.

Better Books Hawaii helps busy business owners clean up messy books, get tax-ready, and keep monthly bookkeeping off their plate with a simple, reliable system.

Start With a Free Fit Check

A free 15-minute call to see if we're a good fit and whether you need cleanup, monthly bookkeeping, or both.

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5+ Years

Experience as a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor

Maui-Based

Serving All of Hawaii, Wherever You Are

CPA-Ready

Reports Delivered Every Month

Jayla Blanco, QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor and founder of Better Books Hawaii on Maui

Why Hawaii business owners trust Jayla

I'm Jayla Blanco, a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor on Maui and CFO of Maui Beverage Company. I deal with GET, inventory, loans, and multi-entity books every month, so I know what yours need. My clients are established owners who are done doing their own books. You get reliable monthly bookkeeping and your numbers in plain language.

How I Can Help

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Cleanup & Catch-Up

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Monthly Bookkeeping

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GET-Ready Books

Clean books. Clear numbers. No surprises.

The Better Books Reset

Behind, messy, or unsure your books are right? The Reset is a one-time cleanup project. I reconcile every account, fix miscoded transactions, and get you caught up and ready for monthly bookkeeping. Starting at $1,500, quoted after your Diagnostic. Learn more about cleanup and catch-up.

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Monthly Bookkeeping

Every account reconciled and categorized each month, with a Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet you can actually read. Learn more about monthly bookkeeping.

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GET-Ready Books

Hawaii GET is based on gross receipts, so it is only as accurate as your books. I keep your revenue tracked and reconciled so your G-45 and G-49 filings are simple. Learn more about GET-ready bookkeeping.

How It Works

A simple path from behind to handled.

Every client starts the same way, so you always know what comes next and what it costs.

1

Free Fit Check

Free · 15 minutes

A quick call to see if we're the right fit and whether you need cleanup, monthly bookkeeping, or both.

2

Better Books Diagnostic

Free when you start

A paid review that shows what's clean, what needs attention, and what it will take to get your books back on track.

3

Better Books Reset

From $1,500

If your books are behind or messy, we clean up the past before monthly bookkeeping starts.

4

Monthly Bookkeeping

From $450/month

Once you're caught up, we keep your books organized, reconciled, and tax-ready every month.

Step 2

Not sure where your books stand? Start with a Better Books Diagnostic.

If your books are behind or you're not sure where they stand, we review them before quoting anything. You'll know what's clean, what needs attention, and what level of support your business actually needs. No guesswork on either side.

Books already current and reconciled in QuickBooks Online? After your Fit Check, we may be able to quote monthly bookkeeping directly.

Free when you start

$350 fully credited

The Diagnostic is $350 upfront. Start cleanup or monthly bookkeeping within 14 days and the full $350 comes off your first invoice.

  • QuickBooks Online review
  • Account and reconciliation status check
  • How far behind your books are
  • A list of missing information
  • Cleanup and monthly package recommendation
  • A written quote for next steps
Book a Better Books Diagnostic

Starts with a free 15-minute Fit Check.

Is It a Fit?

Built for business owners who are ready to delegate.

Good bookkeeping is a partnership. Here's who we work best with.

A great fit if you

  • Run an established business with consistent revenue
  • Have books that are behind, messy, or unclear
  • Can give access to your accounts and respond to document requests
  • Value clean, tax-ready records
  • Want bookkeeping fully off your plate

Probably not a fit if you

  • Are shopping for the lowest price
  • Prefer not to share account access
  • Can't respond to document requests
  • Want ongoing advice without advisory pricing
  • Want to approve every transaction yourself
  • Aren't ready for a monthly system yet

What Clients Are Saying

Real reviews from Better Books Hawaii

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Creative Selections

"Jayla found so many issues that had been missed and fixed them fast, and actually explained everything in a way that made sense."

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Learning Through Love

"Jayla helped me clean up my books without all the stress. I truly appreciate her integrity, professionalism, and flexibility."

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SilverSword Cycling

"As a sole operator, I've always struggled with the office side of things. Jayla makes it a breeze, and I'm saving money compared to my previous bookkeeper."

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer free book reviews?

    Yes, free when you start. Your first step is a free 15-minute Fit Check. If your books need a closer look, the next step is a Better Books Diagnostic. It's $350 upfront, and the full $350 comes off your first invoice if you begin cleanup or monthly bookkeeping within 14 days.

  • How often will I receive reports?

    Every month. Once your accounts are reconciled, you receive an updated Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, with context on what the numbers mean for your business. Premium plans also include cash flow and KPI reports.

  • What software do you use?

    QuickBooks Online. I'm a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, and every plan includes full QuickBooks Online management.

  • Do you offer payroll or tax services?

    I file Hawaii GET returns (G-45 and G-49) for clients as an add-on for $50 per filing. I don't run payroll or file income tax returns, and I'm happy to connect you with trusted partners who handle those.

  • Who do you work with?

    Established Hawaii business owners, typically doing $100k to $1M in annual revenue, who are done doing their own books. You want someone reliable to own your bookkeeping, keep it current every month, and tell you what the numbers mean.

  • What does cleanup include?

    Cleanup can include bank and credit card reconciliations, correcting duplicated or miscoded revenue, categorizing uncategorized transactions, reclassifying transfers, separating personal and business expenses, and organizing the books so they are accurate and CPA-ready. Cleanup is a separate project called the Better Books Reset, starting at $1,500. It is not included in monthly bookkeeping.

  • What is the Better Books Diagnostic?

    A review of your current bookkeeping setup that shows what's clean, what needs attention, and what it will take to get your books back on track, with a quote for next steps. It's free when you start: the Diagnostic is $350 upfront, and if you begin cleanup or monthly bookkeeping within 14 days, the full $350 comes off your first invoice.

  • What if I'm behind?

    That's what the Better Books Reset is for. We start with a Diagnostic, quote the cleanup, and move into monthly bookkeeping once you're caught up. If your books are already current and reconciled in QuickBooks Online, we may be able to quote monthly bookkeeping right after your Fit Check.

  • What happens if I don't send documents or grant access?

    Bookkeeping timelines depend on full access and timely information. If access or documents are delayed, your monthly close or cleanup timeline moves with them.

Ready to stop carrying the stress of messy books?

Start with a free 15-minute Fit Check. If we're a good fit, the next step is usually a Better Books Diagnostic, so we can see exactly what needs cleaning up and what support makes sense.

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Insights & Updates

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5 GET and Bookkeeping Mistakes That Cost Hawaii Businesses Money

By Jayla Blanco • October 2, 2026
Charging 4.5% GET instead of 4.712%, double-counted revenue, skipped zero-income G-45s: five costly mistakes in Hawaii business books and how to fix them.
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Signs Your Hawaii Business Has Outgrown DIY Bookkeeping

By Jayla Blanco • September 20, 2026
Past $100k in revenue, doing your own books starts costing more than it saves. Six signs it is time for a Hawaii business to hand off bookkeeping.
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A Month-End Bookkeeping Checklist for Hawaii Business Owners

By Jayla Blanco • September 10, 2026
A month-end bookkeeping checklist built around Hawaii GET deadlines: reconciliations, G-45 due dates, filing frequency, and the annual G-49.