Bookkeeping. Compliance. Business Systems — Done Right.

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  • We help you clarify your business goals, streamline operations, and make smarter decisions with expert guidance. From scaling strategy to workflow automation, our consulting is built for action, not fluff.

  • We handle your day-to-day financials — including reconciliations, reporting, and categorization — so your books stay clean, organized, and tax-ready. You’ll always know where your money’s going.

  • We keep your business aligned with federal, state, and local regulations. Whether it’s license renewals, tax filings, or operational standards, we help you stay audit-proof and penalty-free.

  • From state licenses to local operating permits, we navigate the paperwork and approval process for you. Avoid delays and denials with our done-for-you permit management service.

  • Let us take the administrative load off your plate. We provide ongoing support with backend systems, SOPs, staff coordination, and general business oversight so you can focus on growth.

“Before working with HiLyfe Essentials, I had no idea we were missing key license renewals and state filings. They got us caught up, filed everything without a hitch, and now I sleep better knowing we're 100% compliant. Lifesaver.”

India Crotty

Owner, ISLAND GIRL

“Our books were a mess before HiLyfe stepped in. Within a few weeks, they had everything reconciled and delivered a clean P&L we could actually understand. Tax season was painless for the first time in years.”

Phillip Heild

Owner, Do All Solutions

“HiLyfe streamlined our entire backend. From automated task flows to document intake and reporting, everything now runs without me lifting a finger. It’s like having an in-house operations team.”

Tait Smith

Owner, Sweat Athletics

Meet the Team

Behind every system we build is a deep understanding of what it’s like to run a business without one.

I’m the founder of HiLyfe Essentials — a business consulting firm built on real-world experience, not just theory. I’ve helped dozens of entrepreneurs clean up messy books, secure their licenses, and build backend systems that make scaling feel effortless.

Whether you're a startup trying to stay compliant, a cash-heavy business drowning in paperwork, or a solo founder ready to level up, I’m here to simplify your operations and make your numbers make sense.

Let’s get to work — so you can get back to growth.

Dakota Smith
Founder