📄  Documents & Formatting

What it is:

This service covers the creation, formatting, cleanup, and professional presentation of any business document you need. Whether you need a Standard Operating Procedure written from scratch, an employee handbook updated, a form designed, a checklist built, or a template created that your team can use over and over — this is where it lives. If it involves words on a page that represent your business, Red Dirt Sidekick handles it.

What it looks like in practice:

You tell me what you need, share any existing materials or notes, and I get to work. You receive a clean, professionally formatted document delivered digitally — ready to use, print, or share. No more documents that look like they were typed in 1997.

Average turnaround time:

Most single documents are completed within 1 to 3 business days. Larger projects such as full employee handbooks or multi-section SOPs typically take 3 to 7 business days depending on scope. All timelines are confirmed at the start of your project.

What's included:

• ✅ Free 30-minute consultation before the project begins

• ✅ Professional document delivered in your preferred format (Word, PDF, Google Doc)

• ✅ Free digital files — yours to keep, edit, and share

• ✅ Up to 2 free rounds of edits after delivery

• ✅ Minimum 1 hour of billable time

• 🖨️ Printing available upon request — printing and delivery fees apply

📬  Business Correspondence

What it is:

This service covers the writing of any professional communication on behalf of your business. Emails you have been putting off, proposals you need to send to a potential client, follow-up letters after a job, vendor communications, formal letters, or any written message that needs to sound polished and professional — this is what Red Dirt Sidekick does for you.

What it looks like in practice:

You tell me what you need to say and who you need to say it to. I take that information and turn it into a clear, professional, on-brand communication that you review, approve, and send. You never have to stare at a blank email again.

Average turnaround time:

Single emails and letters are typically delivered within 24 hours. Proposals and multi-part correspondence packages are delivered within 2 to 4 business days. Rush turnaround available for an additional fee.

What's included:

• ✅ Free 30-minute consultation before the project begins

• ✅ Professionally written correspondence delivered digitally

• ✅ Free digital files in your preferred format

• ✅ Up to 2 free rounds of edits after delivery

• ✅ Minimum 1 hour of billable time

• 🖨️ Printing and mailing available upon request — fees apply

📁  Organization & File Management

What it is:

This service brings order to your digital chaos. If your computer desktop looks like a filing cabinet exploded, your shared drive has folders named "New Folder (3)," or you spend more time looking for documents than actually using them — this is the service that fixes it. Red Dirt Sidekick builds a clean, logical digital filing system tailored to how your business actually works, so you can find anything in seconds.

What it looks like in practice:

We start with a consultation to understand your business, your current setup, and what you need to find most often. I then build or reorganize your digital filing structure, establish clear naming conventions, and deliver a system that makes sense — along with a simple guide so you can maintain it going forward.

Average turnaround time:

A basic file system setup or audit is typically completed within 2 to 4 business days. Larger cleanup projects involving significant volumes of existing files may take 5 to 10 business days. Timeline confirmed at consultation.

What's included:

• ✅ Free 30-minute consultation and file audit before the project begins

• ✅ Custom digital filing structure built for your business

• ✅ Naming convention guide delivered digitally — yours to keep

• ✅ Free digital files and documentation

• ✅ Up to 2 free rounds of adjustments after delivery

• ✅ Minimum 1 hour of billable time

• 🖨️ Printed filing guide available upon request — printing fees apply

📅  Scheduling & Coordination

What it is:

This service puts someone in charge of your calendar so you do not have to be. Red Dirt Sidekick manages your appointments, coordinates with clients and vendors on your behalf, sends follow-up reminders, and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. For trades professionals and solo operators, this service alone can reclaim hours every single week.

What it looks like in practice:

We set up your scheduling system together during the consultation — whether that is Google Calendar, Squarespace Scheduling, or another platform you already use. From there I manage incoming requests, confirm appointments, follow up on outstanding items, and keep your calendar organized and current. You tell me your availability and your priorities — I handle the rest.

Average turnaround time:

Initial setup is typically completed within 1 to 2 business days. Ongoing scheduling support is available as a monthly retainer service for consistent, recurring management.

What's included:

• ✅ Free 30-minute consultation before setup begins

• ✅ Calendar and scheduling system setup or optimization

• ✅ Ongoing coordination handled on your behalf

• ✅ Digital confirmation and summary delivered to you regularly

• ✅ Up to 2 free rounds of system adjustments after setup

• ✅ Minimum 1 hour of billable time

• ✅ Best paired with a monthly retainer for ongoing support

📊  Basic Bookkeeping & Data Entry

What it is:

This service brings organization and consistency to the financial side of your business. Red Dirt Sidekick handles invoice creation and tracking, expense logging, receipt organization, spreadsheet maintenance, and data entry — the day-to-day financial housekeeping that piles up fast when you are busy running a business. Please note that Red Dirt Sidekick provides bookkeeping support services and is not a licensed CPA or tax preparer. For tax filing and advanced accounting, a licensed accountant is recommended.

What it looks like in practice:

You share your receipts, invoices, and financial records with me — digitally, by photo, or however works best for you. I organize, enter, and maintain that information in a clean, consistent format you can actually use. At the end of each month you receive an organized summary of your income and expenses, ready to hand off to your accountant at tax time.

Average turnaround time:

Initial setup and catch-up projects are typically completed within 3 to 7 business days depending on volume. Ongoing monthly bookkeeping support is available as a retainer service.

What's included:

• ✅ Free 30-minute consultation and financial review before the project begins

• ✅ Organized income and expense records delivered digitally

• ✅ Invoice creation and tracking

• ✅ Receipt organization and data entry

• ✅ Monthly summary report delivered digitally

• ✅ Free digital files in your preferred format

• ✅ Up to 2 free rounds of corrections after delivery

• ✅ Minimum 1 hour of billable time

• 🖨️ Printed reports available upon request — printing fees apply

💻  Digital Odds & Ends

What it is:

This is the catch-all service for the digital tasks that do not fit neatly anywhere else but still eat up your time. Need a simple flyer designed? A social media post written and formatted? Your Google Business Profile set up or updated? A basic Canva graphic created for your business? A digital form built? This service covers the miscellaneous digital work that keeps your business looking professional online without requiring you to learn a new skill set.

What it looks like in practice:

You tell me what you need and share any existing branding, photos, or content. I create, design, or set up exactly what you asked for and deliver it digitally — ready to post, share, or use immediately. No design degree required on your end.

Average turnaround time:

Most digital tasks are completed within 1 to 3 business days. Social media post packages and multi-piece design projects may take 3 to 5 business days. Rush turnaround available for an additional fee.

What's included:

• ✅ Free 30-minute consultation before the project begins

• ✅ Completed digital deliverable in your preferred format

• ✅ Free digital files — yours to keep, use, and share

• ✅ Up to 2 free rounds of edits after delivery

• ✅ Minimum 1 hour of billable time

• 🖨️ Printing available upon request — printing and delivery fees apply

💳  A Note on Pricing

At Red Dirt Sidekick, pricing is simple, honest, and built for real small businesses. There are no hidden fees, no surprise charges, and no long-term contracts required to get started.

Hourly Rate

All services are billed at $40 per hour with a minimum of one hour per project. This rate applies to all one-off tasks, small projects, and any work that falls outside of a defined project scope.