What our clients have to say
Baystate Shotcrete
Val and her team helped us get our books squared away after years of mis-categorizing our expenses. They also helped with getting some processes in place to make the business run smoother.
-Justin Shook, Owner
ANJ Marketing
I've been working with Val over the past few years- she's always responsive, and always finding solutions when needed. I've saved a lot of money as well due to her guidance and financial management of my business.
-Jason Hyde
ANJ Marketing
Accelerated Pools Group
After realizing our bookkeeping was in disrepair, a member of Val's network suggested we contact White Owl to get things in order.
Within minutes of meeting Val, she was able to recognize many of the mistakes that were being made, and created an action plan to fix those issues. Since that first meeting she is always quick to pick up the phone or respond to an email with an educated directive in an effort to help our company continue to improve.
We have only been enlisting the help of White Owl for a few months now, but the positive changes are noticeable and Val's services will be enlisted for years to come.
-Tyler Provost
Accelerated Pools Group
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Ticia Low, hypnotherapist
My connection with Val was a blessing back in 2016. I desperately needed someone knowledgeable as well as patient. She was like a savior to me since. She helps keep things simple, and she is extremely helpful and efficient with time. I have happily referred her to my dearest friends because I know they will be in great hands. Val is passionate about life and work and I am deeply grateful for her professional guidance.
She helps me with three of my businesses and she is always available to me with questions I may have - no matter how big or small.
-Ticia Low
Ticia Low, CMS, CHT, FIBH Clinical Medicine Support Hypnotherapist
Jimmy D's Bar & Grill
I have been working with Val at White Owl Data for three years and my books have never been more organized and well maintained. Val is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and trustworthy and I strongly recommend her and her business to anyone seeking bookkeeping services!
- Jimmy DeVito
Acton auto boutique
I met Val from white owl data when a client who owned a construction company overhead me complaining about my book keeper making mistakes.
He insisted I give Val a try and three years in I can say I definitely owe him a beer. Don't look any further if you want good directive's, transparency, and someone who actually picks up when you need help.
Also - Use whoever she recommends. Her network works!
-Olek Migdalski, Owner
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Arthur m. debenedictis cpa pc
I don't know who did the WIP schedule, but it is one of the best client prepared schedules I have seen! And- I have been around a long time!
-Arthur M. DeBenedictis CPA
781-620-1580
Evolve Autowerks
I've known Val through common clients of ours for years and always liked watching her work with people we knew.
Three years ago I opened a business in Florida doing auto repair with two close friends. We never created an operating agreement and did things like we always did, on a handshake. Halfway into this year one of them passed. He had handled taxes and all up to that date, I knew where nothing was, who our book keeper was, nor the name of our accountant.
Naturally I called Val as a friend asking for advice and she jumped into action. Six months later she got just about all of my mess sorted out both by navigating me through her attorney contacts and fixing what she could herself.
I can't speak anymore highly to her character and care. I called for advice and ended up with 10 times stronger business.
-Santiago Juela
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EVL Cycles
I have been working with Val for years because I originally had fallen behind on maintaining my inventory, and my bookkeeping was a mess. Val fixed my inventory issues, created a system, and organized and maintained my books for me and still does to this day.
I highly recommend her and White Owl Data for all your bookkeeping and advisory needs. She understands small business, she is knowledgeable about my type of business and all the nuances that come along with it.
-Tony Tal
N Sabella Inc.
Val is an integral part of our team; she brings a vast knowledge of the local industry along with her expertise in construction accounting. She has superior organizational skills and has assisted us in our goal of streamlining our accounting procedures including review and recommendations for job costs, pay scales, and fee structure and implementation of software solutions. Val also provides us with assistance in the human resource area. She has crafted detailed job descriptions for our recruiting efforts and can analyze and recommend the very best applicants. We highly recommend Val, her industry knowledge, high level skill set and dedication to our team brings great value to our business.
- Nick Sabella
Boston Retina, PLLC.
Val is an exceptionally attentive, detail oriented, and resourceful individual who can adapt well to variable circumstances which, in turn, can unexpectedly affect your business. Ms. Gourd has been a very trusted advisor, colleague, and friend over many years.
-Dr. Sheldon M Buzney
Healthy Duct
Val Gourd and her team at White Owl has been instrumental in our back-end operations. We were juggling so many items related to accounting, finance, operations, purchases, personnel and equipment. Val's clear, concise and confident nature allowed us to make concrete decisions with confidence. Val and White Owl is the best decision we ever made.
- John Cox
BB & R Design Build
Val at White Owl Data has been a tremendous asset for our organization.Prior to working with Val, we struggled for years to find a strong accounting professional to streamline and guide our bookkeeping operations.Val has been serving as our Controller for several years now, and we have the cleanest and most well organized set of books that we have ever had.In addition to being a tremendous advisor in all financial related matters, Val has also proven to be a valuable asset as a consultant and sounding board in other areas of our business such as Human Resources and overall Operations.I would highly recommend Val and the services provided at White Owl Data.
-Kevin Barnes, President
Apex medical Wellness
I cannot recommend Val Gourd and White Owl Data highly enough! Val knows her stuff! She is intelligent, honest, prompt, thorough, and communicative. In fact, I rely on White Owl Data in a way that I cannot with any other company. You will not go wrong by engaging Val Gourd and White Owl Data!
-Dr. Jill Becker
R Bates & sons, inc.
I recommend the services of White Owl Data as a valued accounting technology firm. In the past 5 years, Val Gourd of White Owl Data has helped streamline our office management systems including electronic filing, payrolls, mobile employee timesheets, software recommendations, etc. White Owl Data has been a cherished partner of R. Bates & Sons, Inc. They are efficient and good at what they do. I would be happy to recommend their services to others. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
-James Learned, President
ABC SOILS
White Owl Data has been working for Vacuum Excavations Unlimited, Inc, dba ABC Soils since 2019 keeping books and general office administration. Val has been better than great. Her knowledge of the construction industry and her contacts from lawyers to equipment to insurance has been a great addition to the success of our company. She has a system for everything, which I personally like, and things run like clockwork when her system is followed by our employees. You can’t go wrong by hiring White Owl Data.
- Joel Lord, President VEU, Inc,
dba ABC Soils
Preferred Contracting LLC
Val is the best at what she does and makes my life very easy. If I have a question about anything she reply's very quickly and is very helpful every step of the way. Please don't wait to hire her you will be disappointed that you waited so long.
-Scott Dyer
DRM Design Build Inc.
It has been a great pleasure to have had Val Gourd and White Owl Data care for my bookkeeping needs oner the last five years.
Val has been an invaluable source not only for improving my record keeping practices, but has also helped enhance my fee structuring for services as well giving knowing insight into employee talent searches and pay scale refinements as well as many other tips for improving my business practices.
She has found ways to simplify my work as an employer.
With her help, there has been a demonstrated increase in my Company's bottom line.
I highly recommend her to anyone facing the many challenges of running a small business today.
-David R Morgan, President
Rivkah's hair studio
I typically do not write reviews, though I really wanted to share how having Val on my side has been extremely helpful.
Val has a plethora of knowledge
and is really a fan of small businesses and knows her stuff!!
Val is trustworthy and I recommend her services 100%.
Rivkah Roman, Owner
Rivkah's Hair Studio
Newton automotive
Val Gourd is the absolute best! I have been utilizing her services for the last ten years, and she has been an indispensable asset to my business. I can't imagine not having her as part of my team. She does an outstanding job, is very trustworthy, and I am proud to have recommended her to many other business owners throughout the years and will absolutely continue to do so.
-Jason Kammouj, Owner
Sum zero energy systems
Val is the best! From the very first communication, Val was the epitome of professional and knowledgeable in her field. So in the year 2020, I found Val Gourd of White Owl Data online, and by then, my books were already in such a mess, and I thought, 'Oh no, she's not going to take us on.' It seemed that she would know how to take us out of this mess, as I was at a loss for the same time talking to a few accounting firms (which I paid to look at my books) and it went nowhere.
I observed that Val's firm was offering all services, which included corrective accounting, bookkeeping, software migration, training staff with new software, and operational and strategic advisory that we needed to grow our company.
All I want you to know is that all I needed is someone who would be responsible enough to give correct accounts and bookkeeping, which would mean our financial records were to be exact and up to date. I am sure that is what every business owner would want. She did an audit of our books and told me about the prevailing discrepancies with effective suggestions to make corrections to errors and ensure full compliance and financial integrity. Her attention to detail and extraordinary depth of knowledge made the process flawless, expedited, and she was able to identify what processes needed streamlining regarding our financial health that would have gone unnoticed by someone lacking knowledge about our specific industry. In addition, Val led us through a simple software migration process every step of the way.
She first organized training sessions to assure the employees of being availed of the skills in the most effective use of the new software, among others in making sure the productivity improves in all parts. Val is always happy to support the new staff who replaces the ex-staff, who was responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable, and coaches and trains them into their new positions. This then allows Val to get accurate information and together ensure the success of our company.
Besides, Val brought very useful expertise in operations audit and strategic advisory to our company. Her strategic recommendations and very useful guidance actually helped make our operations many times more efficient and gave us the opportunity to be able to spot areas for improvement and capitalize on growth opportunities. With this detailed audit, she managed to surface unseen inefficiencies and risks that were holding us back from moving forward and starting to be proactive in growing efficiency and lowering risk.
I wholeheartedly recommend Val Gourd of White Owl Data for her exemplary services in corrective accounting, bookkeeping, software migration, staff training, operations audit, and strategic advisory. Val's expertise, integrity, professionalism, and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset to any organization.
-IIija Crnobrnja, CEO
Sum Zero Energy Systems
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