Mary Ann Hair, CPA — Tax & Bookkeeping for Small Businesses
Mary Ann Hair, CPA is a Houston-based certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience and more than 500 clients served. The practice specializes in tax preparation, bookkeeping, and business advisory services for individuals, small businesses, freelancers, and real estate investors. For the many craft vendors and event organizers who operate as sole proprietors or small LLCs, having a knowledgeable CPA is not a luxury — it is a necessity.
Why Craft Vendors Need a CPA
Most craft show vendors are small business owners, and their tax situations are anything but simple. A jewelry maker who sells at twelve shows a year across three states deals with multi-state sales tax obligations, booth rental deductions, material costs, mileage tracking, and the challenge of separating business and personal expenses. Many vendors also sell online through platforms like Etsy or Shopify, adding another layer of tax complexity. Mary Ann Hair's practice handles exactly these kinds of situations — small businesses with real-world complexity that off-the-shelf tax software cannot adequately address.
Bookkeeping That Keeps Vendors Profitable
Bookkeeping is where many craft vendors struggle. Between buying raw materials, paying booth fees, tracking cash sales at events, and managing online order revenue, the financial picture gets complicated quickly. Mary Ann Hair's bookkeeping services give vendors a clear view of their profitability — not just gross sales, but actual profit after all expenses are accounted for. This clarity helps vendors decide which shows are worth the investment, which product lines generate the best margins, and when it makes sense to expand.
For craft show organizers, the financial picture is equally complex. Event revenue comes from booth fees, ticket sales, sponsorships, and sometimes food and beverage commissions. Expenses include venue rental, insurance, marketing, staff, and permit fees. A CPA who understands event-based businesses can help organizers structure their finances for sustainability and growth, ensuring that a successful show today leads to a better show next year.
Business Advisory for Growing Artisan Businesses
Beyond tax prep and bookkeeping, Mary Ann Hair provides business advisory services that help small business owners make strategic decisions. Should a craft vendor incorporate as an LLC or S-Corp? When does it make sense to hire an employee versus using contract help at shows? How should a vendor handle inventory valuation for tax purposes? These are the questions that a general-purpose tax preparer may not be equipped to answer, but a CPA with 15 years of small business experience addresses every day. For Houston-area vendors and organizers, Mary Ann Hair offers the financial expertise that turns a craft hobby into a sustainable business.