Free Toolkit

Feeling behind on your books—or unsure what to focus on next?

This simple, strategic resource will help you find your next right step.

Free Toolkit

Feeling behind on your books—or unsure what to focus on next?

This simple, strategic resource will help you find your next right step.

Sort out your finances—even if it’s been months since you looked at them without flinching.

Trying to make smarter decisions but feel like the numbers never quite line up?

You’re not behind—you’re just running a business with more moving parts than most people realize.

This toolkit helps you pause, regroup, and get clear on what to focus on next.

I’ve been in the bookkeeping world for 15+ years, working behind the scenes of small businesses across Canada—and I built this to help you get unstuck, without having to become an accountant first.

Consider it your guided path back to financial clarity—and it’s yours, right here.

    Sort out your finances—even if it’s been months since you looked at them without flinching.

    Trying to make smarter decisions but feel like the numbers never quite line up?

    You’re not behind—you’re just running a business with more moving parts than most people realize.

    This toolkit helps you pause, regroup, and get clear on what to focus on next.

    I’ve been in the bookkeeping world for 15+ years, working behind the scenes of small businesses across Canada—and I built this to help you get unstuck, without having to become an accountant first.

    Consider it your guided path back to financial clarity—and it’s yours, right here.

      Inside the Calm Clarity Toolkit, you’ll find simple yet thoughtful tools designed to help you move forward with more clarity and less second-guessing.

      • A guided decision tool to help you assess whether a new investment is truly aligned with your business goals

      • A quick pricing check-in that helps you spot what’s working, what might need adjusting, and where to dig deeper

      • A monthly rhythm framework to help you stay on track with your bookkeeping—without it taking over your week

      • A catch-up roadmap to walk you through getting unstuck, one doable step at a time

      • A plain-language guide to your core financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) so you can read them with more confidence—and actually use them

      • “Katie’s expertise and attention to detail have saved us countless hours and ensured our books are always in top shape. She understands my business and anticipates our needs—so I can focus on what I do best: trucking!”

        Derek Brain, Owner, Pitstar Trucking Ltd.

      • “Before working with Katie, I was frustrated with having to deal with tax filings, invoices, and payments. She genuinely wants her clients to succeed—and her prompt responses have saved me so much time in running the business.”

        Carmen Richter, Owner, Mistahiya Contracting

      • “Katie’s knowledge, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail have allowed me the freedom to focus on the big picture. She spots problems before they even arise. Your business will be in great hands with her.”

        Mellisa Reeves, Revenue & Real Estate Strategist

      Hi, I’m Katie.

      I’m the founder of Brighten Bookkeeping Co.—a boutique bookkeeping and advisory practice for service-based small business owners across Canada.

      After more than 15 years in the bookkeeping world (and more than a few spreadsheets), I saw how often smart, capable business owners were left feeling foggy and unsure about their finances. Not because they weren’t trying—but because no one had ever shown them how to actually understand the numbers in a way that felt clear, calm, and helpful.

      That’s what led me to create Brighten: a bookkeeping practice that blends practical support with strategic insight, and makes room for real-life business ownership—mess and all.

      Since then, I’ve helped entrepreneurs across industries get caught up, stay on track, and make more confident financial decisions. And this toolkit? It’s one of the most-loved resources I’ve created.

      Hi, I’m Katie.

      I’m the founder of Brighten Bookkeeping Co.—a boutique bookkeeping and advisory practice for service-based small business owners across Canada.

      After more than 15 years in the bookkeeping world (and more than a few spreadsheets), I saw how often smart, capable business owners were left feeling foggy and unsure about their finances. Not because they weren’t trying—but because no one had ever shown them how to actually understand the numbers in a way that felt clear, calm, and helpful.

      That’s what led me to create Brighten: a bookkeeping practice that blends practical support with strategic insight, and makes room for real-life business ownership—mess and all.

      Since then, I’ve helped entrepreneurs across industries get caught up, stay on track, and make more confident financial decisions. And this toolkit? It’s one of the most-loved resources I’ve created.

      Get a clearer view of your business finances—without the overwhelm.

      (And finally stop wondering if you’re “doing it right.”)

      Inside the Calm Clarity Toolkit, you’ll find a set of thoughtful, easy-to-use tools to help you make sense of your numbers and move forward with more confidence.

      Get a clearer view of your business finances—without the overwhelm.

      (And finally stop wondering if you’re “doing it right.”)

      Inside the Calm Clarity Toolkit, you’ll find a set of thoughtful, easy-to-use tools to help you make sense of your numbers and move forward with more confidence.