Palm and Prairie Bookkeeping

10/16/2025

We keep a running list of our favorite restaurants based on three criteria:

- Quality of food
- Service
- Price for quality and experience

I realized that’s not too far off from what we strive for at Palm and Prairie Bookkeeping.

- High quality, accurate work
- Thoughtful, responsive service
- Fair pricing that matches the value you receive

As a service-based business, the client always comes first. That’s why, from the start, we discuss and determine individualized procedures that fit for each client we work with.

Here’s one that’s always towards the top of our list: Chengdu Impression!

10/07/2025

In 2018, there was a Dunkin’ Donuts on my route to work that decorated with caution tape across the front windows for Halloween.

Every October, I think back to how many people may have driven by for their morning coffee and quickly drove away because it looked closed. With that said, we love the effort they put in to decorating!

What local businesses have you noticed going all out for Halloween? We’d love to see pictures!

10/03/2025

At Palm and Prairie Bookkeeping, we like to think of Fridays as the perfect time to:

✅ Celebrate the wins (big or small!)
✅ Recharge for the next chapter

What’s your favorite Friday ritual?

10/02/2025

A lot of people say bookkeeping is boring.

They may be right.

But we love it!

09/22/2025

As we approach the last few months of the year, we wanted to reiterate the importance of transitioning from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online (QBO).

See the article below for more details on why it's happening and how we can help.

Historically, QuickBooks Desktop has been a go-to tool for small business owners. Recently, we've started to see major shifts in the bookkeeping landscape, and Intuit has made it clear: the future is QuickBooks Online (QBO). As QuickBooks phases out Desktop features and pushes users toward the cloud...

09/19/2025

One of our favorite parts of the day is going for a walk. It helps us clear our heads, spark new ideas, and notice the beauty around us.

In Florida, that often means palm tree views. In Illinois, it looks a little more like this photo we took the other day!

It’s those two landscapes, palms and prairies, that inspired the name Palm & Prairie Bookkeeping. Wherever we are, we believe in slowing down, paying attention, and doing things with care - the same approach we bring to your books.

09/16/2025

If you had a “business superpower” for just one day, what would it be?

🦸‍♂️ Never-ending energy?
🤝 The ability to close every deal?
📦 Inventory that never runs out?

We’d love to hear yours!

09/09/2025

Remember the days before GPS, when you had to unfold a map for road trips?

Most of us can’t imagine driving without a GPS today. It keeps us on track, shows us the best route, and helps us avoid costly wrong turns.

That’s exactly what we aim to do for our clients with bookkeeping. We create a financial “GPS” so business owners can:

✅ See where they’re at right now
✅ Plan the best route forward
✅ Avoid detours and costly mistakes

Because running a business without clear financials is like driving blind.

09/08/2025

Just like regular health checkups keep you feeling your best, your business needs monthly financial checkups too.

A quick review of reports like your Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow can:

✅ Spot problems early
✅ Highlight trends
✅ Give you confidence in your next big decision

We love helping small business owners turn “numbers” into insights that actually move their business forward.

Is bookkeeping one of your regular business checkups?

09/02/2025

We’re feeling re-charged after Labor Day Weekend.

Spotted on our Labor Day nature walk: an elk!

08/28/2025

Check out our new blog post about financial reports to review monthly!

1. Profit & Loss (P&L) StatementThe P&L statement shows your revenue, expenses, and net income over a given period.Why it matters: • A tool to determine whether your business is profitable. • Helps to track where your money is coming from and where it's going. • Allows you to compare results m...

08/27/2025

🚗💨 Back in Illinois and already putting plenty of miles on the car!

From catching up with family and friends to sitting down with potential partners and colleagues, it’s been a busy and exciting trip.

Here’s to more miles, more conversations, and more great meals while we’re here in Illinois!

We’re willing to travel far for good meals too - what else do we need to try while we’re here besides Pequod’s?