Getting Started with Bumblebee Books
Get started with Bumblebee Books. Members on the Growth (Guided) plan receive 15 days of complimentary assistance from an assigned HivePro, while their membership remains active.
Starter (Self-Managed)
You manage your own books with simple tools and the tutorials below.
Growth (Guided)
Includes 15 days of assigned HivePro guidance while your membership remains active.
HivePro
A separate monthly bookkeeping service starting at $195 per month, plus $29.99 per month for Bumblebee Books software.
Create Your Account and Activate Your Membership
Create your Bumblebee Books account and activate your membership. Choose the Growth (Guided) plan to include HivePro assistance.
Watch Video Tutorial: How to Create Your Bumblebee Books AccountMeet Your Assigned HivePro (Growth Plan)
On the Growth (Guided) plan, your assigned HivePro helps guide your first 15 days, as long as your membership remains active.
Watch Video Tutorial: Browse All Video TutorialsSet Up Your Business With Assistance
Add your business details and reporting preferences with help from your HivePro (Growth plan) or on your own (Starter).
Watch Video Tutorial: Setting Up Your Business ProfileAssign Your Bookkeeper or Accountant
Have your bookkeeper or accountant assigned to your business’s books through the existing authorized access process.
Watch Video Tutorial: Browse All Video TutorialsLearn the Essentials With Hands-On Guidance
Learn how to upload statements, review transactions, use invoices, and access reports. Connecting Stripe is optional if you want to accept customer payments.
Watch Video Tutorial: How to Add Transactions and Upload StatementsYour Assigned HivePro — Free Assistance for 15 Days
Start with the Growth (Guided) plan and learn Bumblebee Books with hands-on guidance from your assigned HivePro. Receive complimentary software training and assistance during your first 15 days while your membership remains active. Your HivePro also helps coordinate with your bookkeeper or accountant.
Ongoing bookkeeping and accounting services are separate paid services.
See Guided PlansNeed Help Getting Set Up?
The Growth (Guided) plan includes 15 days of complimentary assistance from your assigned HivePro while your membership remains active. Starter is self-managed, and anyone wanting extra one-on-one time can book a separate paid guided setup session.
Optional paid guided setup session: $125 one-time setup assistance (separate from Growth plan HivePro assistance).
Schedule Setup CallLearn Key Features
Explore quick guides for some of the most important tools inside Bumblebee Books.
How to Connect Stripe
Set up Stripe to accept customer payments directly through Bumblebee Books.
How to Use the Loan Tracker
Track business loans and monitor repayment balances.
How to Use the Tax Planner
Estimate taxes and stay prepared throughout the year.
How to Use Owner Pay
Track owner withdrawals and understand how much you are paying yourself.
Learn Bumblebee Books in Minutes
Watch quick tutorials that walk through key features of Bumblebee Books.
You're Ready to Go
Once your transactions are added, Bumblebee Books will automatically generate reports such as Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and contractor payment summaries.
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