I am a virtual bookkeeper based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, serving small business owners across Canada. My goal is simple: to help clear the path and lighten your load so you can have peace of mind and spend your time and energy on what matters most.
Where you might see overwhelming piles of receipts and financial uncertainty, I see an exciting puzzle waiting to be solved and a transformation waiting to be revealed. I have a natural obsession with the details and organizing but my true joy comes from helping others. I know running a business can be exhausting and overwhelming. I understand the late nights and endless tasks. I love being the person who comes alongside and takes one thing off your back. There is something so satisfying about taking the numbers and turning them into a clean, organized and reliable map that gives a clear sense of direction.
The Story Behind Trail Notes
Growing up, I helped with my Dad's landscaping business books. My mom was his bookkeeper and I still remember sitting at the kitchen table with her, looking through paper reciepts and adding up the GST. My parents worked tirelessly to provide for us. I remember going to bed, knowing Mom was in the office working late on the books, and Dad was right with her (after a long day of physical labour) working late into the night on job estimates and invoicing. I learned firsthand how much hard work, care and precision it took to keep a business running smoothly.
My parents instilled in us a love for the outoors and we spent our summers hiking, camping and being outside as much as possible as a family. Pair this with my seeing my Dad and Mom's hard work on my Dad's business and I really wanted my business name to be a tribute to them somehow. Hence the word Trail.
Growing up I also had an obsession for paper. Notebooks, journals, planners and piles of paper. I loved paper (and still do!). My mom was like this too. We used to laugh at my Mom's saying "the books of the books." We would hear her say this when she had to go work on the bookkeeping. It became a running family joke whenever it came to piles of paper or notebooks. I had to integrate this into my name somehow. Hence the word Notes.
Together, Trail Notes is the perfect bridge between my personal passions and the world of bookkeeping. In Bookkeeping, it is important to have an audit Trail. Its also important to have every "Note" or number categorized. You get the picture.
Ready to Support Your Business
My journey with numbers has come full circle. Today, I combine the lifelong small business values passed down by my parents with years of diverse hand on experience and professional training.
By bringing meticulous order and genuine care to your financials, I am excited to help you find the confidence and peace of mind to lead your business exactly where you want it to go.
I can't wait to meet you and learn more about your business!