KCole Bookkeeping & Small Business Consulting

11/03/2026

October is officially in the books! But are your books ready for November?

Before you get too far into the new month, take a few minutes to check in on your business finances.

💚 Reconcile your accounts. Make sure your bank and credit card transactions are recorded and everything balances.

💚 Review unpaid invoices. Are there any outstanding customer payments that need a friendly follow-up?

💚 Check upcoming bills. Know what's coming due so you can plan ahead.

💚 Review your Profit & Loss. How did October compare to September? Anything surprising?

💚 Clean up loose ends. Resolve uncategorized transactions, missing receipts, and anything you've been meaning to investigate.

With year-end approaching, a little attention now can save you a lot of headaches later!

You don't have to tackle everything at once. Even 15–20 minutes spent reviewing your books is a step in the right direction.

Here's to heading into November feeling a little more organized and a lot more confident!

10/30/2026

One week until Chippewa Valley Startup Day! 🚀

Starting or growing a business comes with a lot of questions, especially when it comes to managing your finances.

💚 Not sure where to start with QuickBooks Online?
💚 Wondering how to keep your bookkeeping organized?
💚 Struggling to make sense of your financial reports?
💚 Looking for ways to build a stronger financial foundation for your business?

Let's talk about it!

I'll be representing kCole Bookkeeping & Small Business Consulting at Chippewa Valley Startup Day next Thursday, November 5, and I'd love to connect with local entrepreneurs and small-business owners.

Stop by my table at the Resource Expo to ask questions, learn about available support, or just say hello!

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
📍 The Lismore, Lower Ballroom | Eau Claire
🕚 11 AM – 5 PM
🎟️ FREE to attend!

The event also features speakers, networking opportunities, and one-on-one office hours with local business professionals.

Whether you're just exploring an idea or already running a business, there's something for you!

💚 Hope to see you there!

Learn more and register:

Chippewa Valley Startup Day is a day full of resources, connection and helpful tools built to get your startup off the ground!

10/30/2026

Your Profit & Loss statement is more than just the number at the bottom.

It's easy to glance at your P&L, see whether you made a profit, and move on.

But there's so much more your numbers can tell you!

💚 Is your revenue growing, but your profit staying the same?
💚 Are certain expenses creeping up month after month?
💚 Are your busiest months actually your most profitable?
💚 Are you spending money in ways that support your business goals?

Your P&L isn't just about knowing whether you made money. It's about understanding why and using that information to make better business decisions.

Quick tip: Next time you review your P&L, compare it to the previous month. Look for one thing that changed and ask yourself what might be driving it.

Sometimes the most valuable insights come from asking a few simple questions!

10/28/2026

🌿 ONE WEEK TO GO! We're headed to the 23rd Annual Women's Business Conference!

We're excited to connect with fellow women entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring business owners at this year's Women's Business Conference!

Why stop by the kCole Bookkeeping & Small Business Consulting table?

💚 Let's talk business! Whether you're just getting started, growing your business, or feeling overwhelmed by the financial side of things, we'd love to hear what you're working on.

📊 Get your QuickBooks questions answered. Curious about QuickBooks Online? Struggling to make sense of your books? We're happy to chat about your challenges and how we can help.

🌱 Discover how we support small businesses. From bookkeeping and financial reporting to administrative support, business start-up guidance, and creative services, we're here to help you spend less time managing the details and more time doing what you love.

🎁 Enter our giveaway! Stop by our table for a chance to win a little something special!

🤝 Make a connection. No sales pitch necessary! We genuinely love meeting other business owners, sharing ideas, and building community.

We believe your passion should come first. Let us help with the rest.

📍 Find us at the Women's Business Conference next week. We'd love to meet you!

10/27/2026

Ever opened your Profit & Loss statement in QuickBooks and wondered what all those numbers are actually telling you?

You're not alone! And the good news is, you don't need to be an accountant to understand your business finances.

Your Profit & Loss statement is one of the most valuable tools you have as a business owner, but only if you know how to use it.

In my latest blog post, I break it all down in plain English, including:

💚 What the different sections of your P&L actually mean
💚 How to tell if your business is making money
💚 What to look for beyond the bottom line
💚 How to use your numbers to make better business decisions

Because your financial reports should do more than just help you file your taxes. They should help you understand your business and make decisions with confidence.

📖 Read the full article:
https://www.kcolebookkeeping.com/blog/how-to-read-a-profit-loss-statement-without-being-an-accountant

10/17/2026

I'm excited to share that kCole will be participating in this year's Startup Chippewa Valley event! 💚

On Thursday, November 5, I'll be at The Lismore in Eau Claire as part of the event's Resource Expo, connecting with local entrepreneurs and small-business owners.

Whether you're just exploring a business idea, getting ready to launch, or already running a business and looking for a little more financial clarity, I'd love to meet you!

I'll be there to talk about bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online, and building financial systems that help small businesses start strong and grow with confidence.

The event is FREE and includes business resources, speakers, networking opportunities, and one-on-one office hours with participating professionals.

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
📍 The Lismore, Lower Ballroom | Eau Claire
🕚 Event begins at 11:00 AM

If you're in the Chippewa Valley, I hope you'll stop by and say hello!

Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chippewa-valley-startup-day-tickets-1999531231740

10/14/2026

What QuickBooks question have you been putting off? 🤔

Maybe you're unsure if you're categorizing transactions correctly, can't quite make sense of your reports, or suspect there's an easier way to do something in QuickBooks Online.

Bring your questions to my next FREE QuickBooks Online Q&A Drop-In Session!

No presentations, no sales pitches. Just a casual opportunity to ask questions, get some guidance, and learn alongside other small-business owners.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🕛 12–1 PM Central
💻 Online via Google Meet
🎟️ Free to attend! Registration required.

Whether you're brand new to QuickBooks or have been using it for years, you're welcome to join us!

💚 Save your spot: https://www.kcolebookkeeping.com/events/quickbooks-online-qa-drop-in-session

10/14/2026

I'm excited to share that kCole will be exhibiting at the 2026 Women's Business Conference! 💚

On Wednesday, November 4, I'll be at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire, connecting with women entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and other professionals from throughout western Wisconsin.

One of my favorite things about running kCole is getting to know the people behind small businesses, learning about what they're building, and helping make the financial side of business ownership a little less overwhelming.

I'm looking forward to a day of learning, networking, and meeting some inspiring women in business!

If you're attending, I'd love for you to stop by the kCole table and say hello!

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
📍 Pablo Center at the Confluence | Eau Claire
💚 Find kCole at exhibitor table #46!

Learn more about the conference:

Join us at the Women's Business Conference to connect with leading female entrepreneurs, gain valuable insights, and empower your business journey. Don't miss out!

10/08/2026

IF YOUR BOOKS AREN’T WHERE YOU WANT THEM TO BE, NOW IS THE TIME.

Maybe you started the year determined to stay on top of your bookkeeping.

And then... you got busy running the actual business.

A few transactions went uncategorized. One month didn’t get reconciled. Receipts piled up. Then another month passed, and suddenly opening QuickBooks started feeling like something you’d rather avoid altogether.

If that sounds familiar, you still have time to turn things around before year-end.

We’re at the beginning of Q4. You don’t have to wait until January and tackle an entire year’s worth of cleanup all at once.

Start small.

✓ Get your bank and credit card accounts reconciled
✓ Work through uncategorized or questionable transactions
✓ Review outstanding invoices and bills
✓ Make sure your income and expenses are landing where they belong
✓ Look at your year-to-date reports and see if the numbers actually make sense

You don’t have to fix everything in one afternoon.

A little progress each week between now and December can make a huge difference when year-end and tax season arrive.

And more importantly, you’ll finish the year with a much clearer picture of how your business actually performed.

Behind on your books doesn’t have to mean staying behind.

Q4 is a pretty good time to start catching up.

10/07/2026

Have a QuickBooks question you keep putting off? Bring it to me!

October’s free QuickBooks Online Q&A Drop-In Session is coming up!

This is an informal, online hour where small-business owners can bring their QuickBooks Online questions and get straightforward answers in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.

There’s no presentation and no sales pitch. You don’t need to be a kCole client, and you definitely don’t need to stay for the entire hour.

Have one question? Drop in, ask it, and get back to your day.
Want to listen and learn from what other business owners are asking? You’re welcome to stay for the whole session.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM
💻 Online via Google Meet
💚 Free to attend

Registration is required so I can send you the Google Meet information.

Learn more & register:
https://www.kcolebookkeeping.com/events/quickbooks-online-qa-drop-in-session

Know another small-business owner who could use a little QuickBooks help? Feel free to share this with them!