Balanced By The Book

11/07/2024

Just found out I’ve been doing it wrong for over 40 years. 😭

29/05/2024

I truly believe the biggest problem we have in the world today is corporate greed.

15/03/2024

This is not surprising but it sure isn’t good news for people in the GTA who are trying to get into the housing market.

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29/02/2024

I feel like this every time I leave one certain client of mine. They are great, and wonderful people…. But the lists! 😵‍💫

30/01/2024

23/12/2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone celebrating this season.
Wishing you all a very healthy and prosperous 2024. 🎄🎅🏼🍾

04/11/2023

Wow! 20 years in business. Nothing has gone the way I thought it would but I’m still here. 😁

06/07/2023

How’s your day going? Better than mine I hope.
The two boxes are cubbyholes, and a file cabinet which were filled. *sigh* 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

17/05/2023

Me too! 😁

23/08/2022

Too funny not to share. 😂
I’ve actually had very similar conversations. 🤷🏻‍♀️

08/07/2022

It’s more than a little frustrating and quiet in the office when most of my clients are with Rogers. No communication happening today. 😩

16/03/2022

I was THIS 🤏🏼 close to having a clients year-end prepared for his new accountant. I can’t find all the work I’ve done anywhere.
After my second phone call to him….”oh that pile. I think I shredded it.” He then laughed and apologized.
UGH!! 😭🤯😡
Good thing he’s a great guy!

08/03/2022

WSIB recently sent this notice out.
How did they amass 1.5 BILLION extra dollars? That’s a rhetorical question, obviously.
Perhaps this is an indication that their premiums are way too high?? 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

There are a lot of days I wished I worked for the government and didn’t have to be accountable in any way. Can you imagine how much less stressful that would be? 😂

07/03/2022

I’m fortunate to work with a lot of really nice folks, this one included with the exception that she eats paper and snores a lot. 💕

28/02/2022

The unfortunate truth of owning and running a business.

Running a business is really hard.

What they don’t tell you is that it can cause severe stress and anxiety, and drains you mentally to the point of depression in even the most laid-back people.

People will talk about you, compare you to others, use you, they will view you as a service and not a person anymore.

Friends and family will expect discounts and people will value you and your hard work less than a big chain store.

You have to worry about if you forget to email/message someone back, are they going to think it was on purpose?

Did you disappoint them?

Will they hold that against you?

When in reality you just can’t get to everyone’s messages and emails.

Starting up and running a successful business puts incredible strain on personal lives and relationships, many of which fail because there is just often no work life balance.

You need to be the director, the worker, the admin, the marketing team, the accountant, the cleaner.....

All whilst being a parent, a husband or a wife, family support, friend...

There’s a reason you don’t see many people succeed in small businesses after 5-10 years.

If they are successful they are overwhelmed.

It takes a toll.

It’s freaking exhausting.

Especially the past couple of years when so much has been out of our control.

Here’s a small reminder that we are just normal people with hectic lives.

Be kind, be patient, support small businesses…….and hopefully more of us will stick around!

I copied this from another small business owner that I support and they support you.

Feel free to do the same 🥰

24/12/2021

Wishing my wonderful family, friends and clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy (hopefully) New Year! 🎄🎅🏼❤️

14/12/2021

Something important to think about. 🎄🎅🏼

20/11/2021

There’s some good ideas about job interviews here.

Ever felt uncomfortable at a job interview? Show your inner tiger and outsmart potential employers with these questions, suggested by people from this Twitter thread.

31/10/2021

A positive, cheerful attitude is one of the best things for your business! 😁

17/09/2021

My office assistant has finished her job early today and taking a well deserved nap. She worked hard ripping up the garbage this morning. 🤦🏻‍♀️💖

06/08/2021

This just made my day!
Someone on a community page is looking for a bookkeeper. I’m fortunate to have several people recommended me….then along comes my friend Lynda Linderman…

16/06/2021

HELP!
I know of a well established local business looking for a part-time administrative person. About 15-20 hours per week.
General office duties.

Please share and contact me if you know of anyone. I will put them in touch with the business owner.

10/05/2021

Sorry for the screenshot but I thought this was a good idea for people who find it difficult to save money.

12/04/2021

You definitely know it’s a Monday when you see an email slide off your phone screen and you’ve spelt your own name wrong.

It’s KIM, not Jim. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

17/03/2021

🍀 Happy St Paddy’s! 🍀

03/03/2021

How is everyone doing out there?

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel now. Hang in there!! 😷