Simplifying
Finance
Our Mission
Tried and True FS mission is to empower entrepreneurs by providing them with knowledge and strategies to gain better control over their finances while upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
Our Vision
Tried and True’s vision is to become a household name that will impact generations to come. We represent the blueprint of what happens when creativity, passion, hard work, and diligence are merged to accomplish a goal. Tried and True Financial Services will help thousands of majority women-owned small businesses produce financials that unleash growth within urban communities where women in business can thrive.
Advisory
We provide year-round financial and tax strategies to help you make informed, forward-looking decisions.
Our advisory approach focuses on optimizing cash flow, planning proactively for taxes,
and aligning your financial strategy with your long-term business goals.
By working with you throughout the year, we help you anticipate opportunities and challenges,
ensuring your business stays ready for growth, funding, and long-term sustainability.
Bookkeeping
We provide accurate, consistent financial reporting to give you a clear view of your business performance.
Clean books help you understand your numbers, monitor trends, and make confident, data-driven decisions.
Our bookkeeping support ensures financial statements are reliable, timely, and lender-ready,
building a strong foundation for advisory insights and reducing stress during tax season.
Compliance
We help you stay ahead of regulatory requirements with timely tax filings, quarterly estimated payments, and proactive compliance oversight.
Our approach reduces risk, ensures obligations are met accurately, and minimizes penalties and surprises.
As Enrolled Agents, we can represent you before the IRS when issues arise,
providing an added layer of protection and peace of mind. Compliance is essential for long-term business sustainability.
PODCAST ALERT!!!
Listen in as founder of Tried and True Financial Services, Valaise Smith, talks about financial stability and resilience!
Our ABCs of Finance framework is designed to help business owners stop operating
reactively and start leading their businesses with intention.
Advisory
We provide year-round financial and tax strategy to help you make informed decisions,
optimize cash flow, and plan proactively for growth, funding, and sustainability.
Bookkeeping
We deliver accurate, consistent financial reporting so you always know your numbers,
understand performance, and can confidently produce lender-ready financial statements.
Compliance
We help you stay ahead of regulatory requirements with timely tax filings, estimated
payments, and IRS representation—reducing risk and eliminating surprises.
Testimonials
For over 5 to 6 years she definitely helped me understand more about being a small business owner!
Tamela
Thank you Miss Valaise for giving me that nugget and I will continue to use all the advice you gave us at our workshop!
Danette
If you are looking to build a financially sound business Valaise Smith is who you want to do business with!
Dr. Phillips
We're available:
Monday - Friday
9 am - 6 pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
Tried and True Financial Services
800-270-1272
220 S. Main St., Royal Oak, MI 48067
1420 Washington Blvd, Ste 301, Detroit, MI 48226
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