An Appletree accountant reviewing financials with a small business owner in a warm, sunlit office
Top 10% Accounting Firm Nationwide — Clutch

Bookkeeping that keeps up,
advice that keeps your business growing

For 30+ years, Appletree has handled the books, payroll and tax filings for small business owners across New Hampshire and nationwide — so you get monthly clarity and a real strategy, not just a stack of forms every April.

Years in Business
30+
Serving small business owners since 1988
Clients Served
150+
Across New Hampshire & nationwide
Team on Your Side
35+
Accountants, bookkeepers & advisors
The Problem

Most small business owners don't have a numbers problem. They have a partner problem.

Late books, a bookkeeper who disappears at tax time, and a firm that only calls when something's wrong — it's the norm, not the exception. It's also expensive.

01

Books that lag reality

By the time your reports are ready, the numbers describe a business you no longer run. Decisions get made on gut feel instead of data.

02

A different vendor for everything

Bookkeeper here, payroll provider there, a CPA you only hear from in March. Nobody owns the full picture — so nothing connects.

03

Reactive, not strategic

Tax prep instead of tax planning. Reports instead of recommendations. You're left to translate the numbers into decisions on your own.

Patrick Dichter, owner of Appletree Business Services, in the firm's office
35+ team members

Want a second opinion on your books?

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Talk With Our Team
1988
Founded — independent since 2005, owned by Patrick Dichter since 2021
Top 5
Ranked among the largest accounting firms in New Hampshire
What We Do

One team, every number your business runs on

No more stitching together a bookkeeper, a payroll app and a tax preparer who've never spoken to each other. Appletree owns the whole picture.

Bookkeeping & Accounting

Monthly books that are actually current, reconciled and ready when you need them — not scrambled together at tax time.

Payroll Management

Accurate, on-time payroll handled through Gusto — filings, deposits and year-end forms taken care of.

Tax Preparation & Planning

Proactive tax strategy throughout the year, not a surprise bill in April — plus filings you can trust are done right.

Financial Planning

Monthly strategy conversations that turn your numbers into a growth plan, not just a compliance exercise.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Buying or selling a business? We've guided owners through the financial side of the process for years.

Business Financial Confidence Map

Our signature assessment — a clear-eyed look at where your business stands financially, and exactly what to fix first.

How It Works

From first call to monthly clarity

A straightforward onboarding built for busy owners — most clients are fully transitioned within a few weeks.

01

Free consultation

We start with a no-obligation conversation about where your business stands today and where the gaps are.

02

Business Financial Confidence Map

We assess your current books, payroll and tax position to build a clear picture of what's working and what isn't.

03

Clean transition

Our team takes over bookkeeping, payroll and tax without disrupting how you run day to day — no dropped balls in the handoff.

04

Monthly strategy, always on

Ongoing reporting and check-ins so decisions are backed by current numbers, all year — not just at tax time.

Client Voices

What business owners say after switching

We've used Appletree for the past decade and have seen our sales increase 100%.

Dana RobinsonRobinson Precision Tool Corporation, Hudson, NH

Appletree is not your standard accounting firm. They provide me with insights into my business numbers.

Gabriel GorelikCOO, United Settlement

For over 15 years, Appletree has provided exceptional accounting services and business advice.

Karen FerrandinoFreedom Dental Arts LLC

I look at my books and all my accounts are organized. You guys help me sleep.

Michael D. SmithThe Weatherize Guyz, LLC, Derry, NH

Appletree spent a lot of time learning how we work. They really understand us.

Michael RiouxGrass Gobblers Lawn Care & Landscaping, Londonderry, NH

It's comforting to know we have someone outside of our office scrutinizing our trends.

Christian LaroccaProgressive Electrical Services, Lee, NH
Why Owners Choose Appletree

Responsive by reputation, not just by promise

Across dozens of client reviews, one word comes up more than any other: responsive. That's not an accident — it's how we've built the team.

One accountable team for bookkeeping, payroll, tax and planning — not four vendors pointing fingers

Monthly strategy conversations, not just a report dropped in your inbox

Deep experience in home services, contracting, and owner-operated businesses

30+ years in business, independent since 2005, family-owned since 2021

Close-up of financial planning work on a laptop at Appletree Business Services
Common Questions

Still deciding? Here's what owners usually ask

Yes. We start with a no-obligation conversation about your business and where your books stand today. If it's a fit, we'll give you a clear, upfront quote — no surprise invoices.
We work with small businesses across many industries, with particular depth in home services, contracting, marketing agencies, consulting practices, and other owner-operated businesses.
We handle the transition so it doesn't disrupt how you run day to day. Most clients are fully onboarded within a few weeks, starting with our Business Financial Confidence Map assessment.
We have offices in Londonderry and Portsmouth, NH, but our team supports clients nationwide with the same level of service.
Depending on your needs: payroll management, tax preparation and planning, financial planning, and support with mergers and acquisitions — all from one accountable team.

Ready for books you can actually trust?

Book a free consultation and get a clear read on where your business stands — no pressure, no obligation.

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Let's talk about your books

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Call us(603) 434-2775 · (603) 434-8086
Londonderry, NH15 Londonderry Road, #7
Portsmouth, NH400 The Hill Suite, Suite 1A
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