About

The person
behind the
books.

Dalton Professional Services is built on one belief — that skilled professionals deserve a back office as sharp as the work they do.

My Story

Why I built
this.

I started Dalton Professional Services because I saw a gap that nobody was filling. Licensed professionals — contractors, agents, tradespeople, independent operators — are outstanding at their craft. What they're not always set up for is the business side of running a business. The books. The digital presence. The systems. The stuff that keeps the lights on and the phone ringing.

I know this world firsthand. I own Big Moose Construction — so when I sit across from a contractor who hasn't reconciled their accounts in six months or can't tell you what their profit margin was last quarter, I'm not judging them. I've been there. I built DPS to be the partner I wish I'd had when I was figuring it out.

"You've put in the work to get your business off the ground, become outstanding at your skill, and get clients. The last thing you should be losing sleep over is your books, your Google listing, or whether anyone can find you online. That's our job now."
— Shay Dalton, Managing Member

Dalton Professional Services is based in Brevard, North Carolina — right in the heart of Western NC. We serve businesses across the region and beyond, with a particular focus on the licensed professional community we're embedded in. When this community grows, we grow. That's not a tagline. That's personal.

We operate on a simple model: no long-term contracts, no nickel-and-diming, and no runaround. You get a dedicated team that knows your business, shows up every month, and delivers real numbers in plain language. Books that are clean, a brand that shows up, and a back office that actually works.

Credentials & Experience

What I bring
to the table.

Experience built across industries, from the job site to the books to the boardroom.

Bookkeeping & Financial Management
Hands-on experience managing the financials of multiple active businesses. QBO-proficient with a deep understanding of contractor-specific job costing, AP/AR, and CPA-ready reporting.
Construction & Trades Industry
Owner of Big Moose Construction. Real-world knowledge of how contracting businesses operate, what they need, and where they struggle.
Real Estate
Licensed in real estate with first-hand understanding of the financial and business needs of real estate professionals in the western NC market.
Cosmetology
Licensed and experienced across multiple industries — giving us firsthand understanding of the financial and operational needs of independent professionals in diverse fields.
Digital Presence & Marketing
Website development, Google Business Profile optimization, SEO, and social media management for trade and service businesses. We know what works in western NC markets.
Western NC Rooted
Based in Brevard, NC. Deeply embedded in the Western NC business community with an active network of contractors, real estate professionals, and licensed trades businesses.
How We Work

What you can
always count on.

These aren't aspirational values on a wall. They're the standards every client interaction is held to — every month, without exception.

01
Straight talk, always
Your financial reports are in plain language. Your proposals are itemized and honest. If something costs more than expected, you hear it from us before it hits your account — not after.
02
Scope clarity
We are a bookkeeping and business services firm — not a CPA, not a tax preparer, not a law firm. We are crystal clear about what we do and always refer you to the right licensed professional when something falls outside our lane.
03
Consistency over flash
We show up every month with clean books and a clear report. Not just at onboarding. Not just when it's convenient. Every single month, because that's what a real back office looks like.
04
No lock-in, ever
Month-to-month with 30 days to cancel. We earn your business every month or you walk — and we're perfectly comfortable with that arrangement because we intend to earn it.
05
Your growth is our growth
We're not just service providers. We're invested in what you're building. When your business grows, when you hire your first employee, when you land that big contract — we celebrate that, because we helped build the foundation under it.
Ready to work together?

The business support
your skills deserve.

Book a free 30-minute call and let's talk about where your business is and where you want it to go.

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