Done-for-You vs. Done-with-You: What’s the Right Fit for Your Business?
If you’ve ever reached out for support in your business and found yourself thinking,
“Wait... are they doing it for me, or just telling me how to do it?”
You’re not alone.
At Prism Consulting, we offer both Done-for-You and Done-with-You services, and they each serve a different type of business owner. So let’s break down what each one looks like, how they work, and how to figure out which one makes the most sense for where you are right now.
What is Done-for-You?
Done-for-You means just that: you hand it off, and we get it done.
No training, no checklists, no “homework,” just reliable, professional support behind the scenes.
This is the option for you if you’re ready to delegate and don’t want to worry about the back end anymore. You’ll still stay in the loop, but you don’t have to do the work yourself.
Examples of Done-for-You Services at PCVA:
Bookkeeping & monthly reconciliations
Payroll processing
QuickBooks Online setup and cleanup
HR system builds (employee files, onboarding templates, etc.)
Year-round tax prep and filing
SOP and compliance documentation
If you’re already wearing 10 hats and the admin work is dragging you down, this might be your sign to hand it over.
What is Done-with-You?
Done-with-You is collaborative. It’s strategy, support, and guidance that’s built for business owners who want to learn, lead, and understand how their systems and numbers work, but need a partner to help them figure it out.
We walk you through it, answer questions, give you templates and action steps, and make sure you’re not stuck doing it alone.
Examples of Done-with-You Services at Prism:
HR audits and hiring readiness sessions
Tax strategy consultations
Mid-year or end-of-year business checkups
QuickBooks reviews with fix-it lists
One-time planning sessions
Operations and systems coaching
If you're the kind of person who likes to know what’s going on under the hood (and you just need a friendly guide) this is the path for you.
So... Which One Do I Need?
There’s no wrong answer. Both are valuable, and you can even start with one and shift into the other as your business grows.
Here’s a quick guide to help you decide:
Go Done-for-You if:
You’re out of time and capacity
You want things handled by a professional
You’d rather not learn how to do it all
You want consistent, behind-the-scenes support
Go Done-with-You if:
You like learning the “why” behind your systems
You want to feel more confident managing your business
You’re still deciding how to structure your team or systems
You’re not quite ready to fully outsource, but you’re ready for support
Final Thoughts
At Prism, we believe you deserve high-quality support; without the overwhelm, the stuffiness, or the sense that you’re doing it wrong.
Some clients just want the weight lifted. Others want a guide by their side. No matter which camp you’re in, we’ve got options to meet you where you are.
If you’re unsure where to start, book a free Vibe Check Call and we’ll figure it out together.
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Let’s build systems that support your growth and actually make your business feel easier to run.
