Back office support for NH trades businesses

Get your Sunday nights back.

You didn't build your business to spend weekends doing payroll at the kitchen table. WorkSmart Edge handles the books, the payroll, and the marketing that keeps customers finding you — so you know the numbers are right and your business doesn't look invisible online. Real people who know your business, not a portal.

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U.S.-based team · Right here in NH, not a call center

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About WorkSmart Edge

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Your business grew faster than your back office did. You started as the technician, became the owner, and somewhere between employee #3 and employee #12, payroll turned into a Sunday night ritual at the kitchen table.

Maybe the person who used to handle the books — a spouse, a favor, whoever — has stepped back, and that informal setup isn't cutting it anymore. Maybe your website hasn't been touched since 2015 and your Google listing still has your old hours. Maybe you're just not totally sure if you're making money on half the jobs you're running.

That's the gap we fill. We're a small, U.S.-based team right here in NH — not a call center, not a portal — handling the books, the payroll, the hiring, and the marketing, so you can get back to doing the work you're actually good at. No jargon, no judgment, just getting sh*t done.

Why fractional support

You don't need to do it all. You need it handled.

You need knowledge experts.

You're darn good at what you do — but bookkeeping, hiring, and payroll expertise? That's a different skill set entirely.

We are your knowledge experts.

You don't need full-time support.

Receipts piling up, resumes untouched, a website nobody's looked at in years. An extra set of hands means evenings back with your family.

We are your fractional support.

You need it done.

A consultant can tell you how. You can't scale if you're still the one doing it. We actually get the work done.

We get it done.
Our Services

Carefully designed to fit your back office gaps

Bookkeeping, payroll, and marketing are where we shine — with handbooks, hiring, and HR support built in when you need them.

Clean books, plain-English reporting

Bookkeeping

Monthly categorization, reconciliations, and a P&L you can actually read — no jargon, just what you need to know about where the business stands.

Processed and filed, on time, every time

Payroll

We're a certified Gusto partner, running payroll processing, direct deposits, and W-2/1099 prep — accurate and on time, every pay period.

Website, social, and your online presence

Marketing

Website design and maintenance, social media posting, and Google Business Profile management — built to make you look as good as your work is.

Compliant, state-specific, done right

Employee Handbooks

A clear, compliant handbook built for your state and your business — even an update starts fresh and custom, tailored to how your company actually runs today.

Working to find your next great hire

Hiring

We craft the job posting, sift the resumes, pre-screen applicants, and hand you quality candidates that actually fit your business.

Set up for success, not just on call

HR Support

We make sure your termination and onboarding docs, policies, and forms are in place before you need them — so you're covered, not scrambling.

Not to pat ourselves on the back, but...

We work hard to stay current

So we can provide the best service possible to you.

Human Resources & Compensation

  • Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
  • Gusto People Advisor

Office Operations

  • Gusto Payroll Certified
  • Certified Xero Advisor
  • Hubdoc Certified Advanced Partner
  • QuickBooks Online Certified
  • signNow Certified
Payroll & HR

Gusto · Indeed · Checkr · Paylocity

Forms & Documents

signNow · ShareFile · Jotform · MS Office

Design & Automation

Canva · Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · Zapier · Airtable · Trello

Communication

Zoom · TidyCal · Calendly · Facebook

Financial

QuickBooks Online · Hubdoc · Xero

AI & Web

Claude · Netlify · ChatGPT

Word around the job site

What our clients say

Honestly, my business wouldn’t run the way it does without Crystal and Lindsey. I’m out in the field doing the plumbing, and they handle just about everything on the office side — payroll, bookkeeping, HR, software, website, business cards, flyers, you name it. If I need something, I just text them and they take care of it. It’s a huge help knowing they’ve got my back so I can focus on doing my job.
MattComeau Plumbing Heating
I personally recommend the services of WorkSmart Edge. I worked with Kris recently when I was in need of an Administrative Assistant for my busy HVAC office. I am extremely happy with the services provided by Kris. She created and posted the employment ad, reviewed the resumes, forwarded them to me for my review and performed a preliminary interview to qualify each candidate. Together, we found the perfect candidate who has since joined my office staff, solidifying our HVAC team. I highly recommend WorkSmart Edge for all of your hiring needs.
LisaAdmiral Climate Control
Thank you Kris. We really appreciate the work you did on our behalf. You generated SO much more interest than we ever could and produced results! Can’t ask for much more than that.
EllenProgressive Electrical Services
As the new COO for a non-profit charged with business responsibilities ranging from finance to human resources, I quickly realized we needed help getting our HR processes reviewed. WorkSmart guided us through this process in an easy and cost-effective manner. They continue to serve as a valuable resource to our organization.
KenBoys & Girls Club of Manchester
Worksmart has been an essential partner in our HR and accounting functions, providing top-notch support and bringing in highly qualified employees. Their expertise has made a difference and I highly recommend them!
NormanNorthfield Properties
WorkSmart has been a trusted partner, helping us refine our HR processes with clarity and efficiency. Kris and Crystal’s deep knowledge and personalized approach ensured we had the right structures in place for compensation and compliance. Beyond their expertise, their care for the community and commitment to supporting nonprofits like ours made them an exceptional partner.
GretchenVolunteer NH
When we changed payroll companies in May of this year, we were referred to WorkSmart, and have had nothing but amazing experiences with Kris and Crystal since. They are always helpful, friendly, patient, and quick to respond, and they have set our minds at ease with more than once where HR concerns have been involved. They really take the time to hear, understand, and help dissect any problems we need addressing. They even helped us develop our Onboarding module in our new payroll system. They were also instrumental in helping us write and re-write job descriptions, as well as taking on most of the heavy lifting for an electronic HR chart process. WorkSmart has been everything our small agency needed from an HR representative and so, so much more!
JenniferFranklin VNA
Pricing

Priced like we know what a small business budget looks like. (We do.)

We don't hide behind a price sheet, and we don't charge corporate rates to people who run on coffee and job tickets. A two-truck outfit and a twelve-person crew need different things, so they shouldn't get the same bill. Pick one service, mix a few, or bundle them all, and we'll quote what fits.

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Contact Us

Let's talk about what's eating your week.

Main Line603.836.4947
Emailhello@worksmartedge.com
Office140 Sheep Davis Road, Suite 2
Pembroke, NH 03275