Balance My Books

10/16/2026

“Reconciling” sounds like a word bookkeepers made up to sound busy.

It’s actually the part that makes your numbers trustworthy. Every month, we match what’s in your books to what really happened in your bank and credit card accounts, one transaction at a time. That’s a bank reconciliation, and it’s why there are no surprises at year-end.

Ever wondered what that looks like for your business? Our inbox is always open.

10/14/2026

That e-transfer screenshot isn’t a receipt.

We get it. You paid the guy, the money left your account, so it feels like proof. But an e-transfer only shows that money moved. It doesn’t show what you bought, what it cost before tax, or whether GST/HST was charged.

For your business records, you need the actual invoice or receipt from the vendor. So next time you pay a supplier by e-transfer, ask for the invoice too.

Your bookkeeper will thank you. (Trust us, we’re the bookkeeper.)

10/12/2026

Your credit card slip isn’t the receipt your bookkeeper needs.

Two receipts, one purchase, and only one of them is useful for your books.

The slip proves you paid. The detailed receipt shows what you actually paid for: the items, the GST/HST, and the vendor’s GST/HST number. When we’re doing the books for small businesses in Ottawa and beyond, that difference matters.

Ask for the detailed one at the counter, snap a photo before it fades, and you’re set.

Save this for the next time you’re handed a receipt.

07/30/2026

Just relaunched my website, please check it out!

I specialize in service companies, but happy to chat with anyone, as we are actively taking on new clients!

Expert bookkeeping services for small businesses in Ottawa. Achieve financial clarity and focus on growing your business.

05/11/2026

If your books are behind, messy, or just stressing you out, let's fix that.

Balance My Books works with small business owners to get their finances organized and keep them that way.

No judgment. No jargon. Just clean books and a clear picture of your business.

Send me a message or visit balancemybooks.ca to start the conversation.

05/09/2026

Quick tip for small business owners.

Reconcile your bank account every single month. Not quarterly. Not at year end. Every month.

It takes less time than you think when it's done regularly.

And it means you always know exactly where your business stands financially.

If that's falling through the cracks, that's what I'm here for.
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05/08/2026

I didn't start Balance My Books because I love spreadsheets.

I started it because I kept seeing the same thing.

Smart, hardworking business owners making decisions without a clear picture of their own finances.

Not because they weren't capable. Because nobody had ever given them the right support.

That's the gap I wanted to fill.
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05/07/2026

Here's something nobody tells you when you start a business.

Disorganized books don't just cause stress. They cost you money.
Missed deductions. Inaccurate invoicing. Bad decisions based on numbers that aren't right.

The longer it goes, the worse it gets. And the more expensive it becomes to fix.

The good news? It's never too late to get sorted.
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05/06/2026

I've spent 13 years in bookkeeping and finance, working with businesses of all shapes and sizes.

One thing I saw consistently at every level.

The business owners who understood their numbers made better decisions. Faster. With a lot less stress.

That's what good bookkeeping actually gives you.

Not just organized records. Better decisions.
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05/05/2026

Myth: A bookkeeper just enters numbers into a spreadsheet.

Reality: A good bookkeeper is asking you questions, catching problems before they grow, and making sure your financial picture actually makes sense.

If you never hear from your bookkeeper, that's worth thinking about.

At Balance My Books, staying involved is the whole point.
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