Bridge The Gap Accounting Services Ltd.

As much as I realize the importance of having a web presence, days and days go by where I think about how I need to get a blog out there, yet it never seems to happen.  I wonder if this is similar to what the small business owner goes through when he or she thinks about their paper work and getting a handle on their business Financial Statements.

My concern with blogging is that I will be misunderstood and unknowingly breach confidentiality commitments.   We all know how easy it is to miscommunicate when we’re chatting with some-one face to face and we have all kinds of tools like eye contact, facial expression, tone of voice etc. Removing all these tools increases the chances of being misunderstood, dramatically.  I think I need to come to terms with the idea that writing a blog is not having a conversation.  It’s just about shareing  my knowledge either by way of technical writing or telling a story.  I also need to trust that if I say something that someone finds offensive, that, that some-one will contact me to clarify before jumping to unhealthy conclusions.  If they don’t, it probably doesn’t matter that I’ve offended of them.  I guess I need to just be brave and live from the heart, knowing I’m all about doing the right thing no matter what others see.

…feel the fear and do it anyway.  If you are fearing that mound of paper accumulating in your home and in your vehicle, you may want to feel the fear and check out what I can do to help by visiting www.btgaccounting.com.  If you like what you see we could have a conversation about how I can help you get a better handle on your numbers.

Cheers

I have three clients who have committed to a monthly schedule of submitting their packages for my company to transform into financial statements, who have not showed up – not even a phone call.  Could I possibly blame it on Stampede Week?  I’d like to, that way the answer would be easy, they will almost definitely come to the table next week.  In all honesty, I don’t think it’s Stampede week.  These clients struggle with the importance of monthly financial statements and I may have to reconsider my marketing strategies to target those that do.  I know that the services my company provides are vital for the success of a small business, the reality is many don’t see it that way.   They are ok with not knowing, as stressful as it is, it is their comfort zone.  When will I stop trying to help people who don’t want it?

Do you sense the frustration I’m struggling with?  If any of you small business owners have coping tips for me, I’d love to hear from you.  I know I’m not alone.  I know there are many of us who are passionate about what we do, take the entrepreneurial leap and then struggle with attracting clients who feel what we do is as important as we think it is.

Happy Stampeding!

This is the day to remember how fortunate we are to live in such an amazing country.  It helps that summer seems to have arrived in Calgary, and is expected to remain for at least the next few days – great incentive for me to get down to business so I can free my time to go play outdoors.

I feel very fortunate to have been born into a Canadian family.  My Canadian farming and religious roots have set me up for an appreciation of good work ethic and seeing beyond the surface…qualities that I benefit from everyday as I strive to maintain work- life balance while building Bridge The Gap Accounting Services.

My heart goes out to people who leave their home countries to come to the “promised land”.  I am passionate about welcoming them to our beautiful country and giving them a chance to get on their feet by providing meaningful employment in a respectful work environment.  We all benefit from this.  The new immigrant is able to get Canadian work experience while settling in to the new way of living.  The Small Business Owner get’s top quality bookkeeping services and I feel fulfilled as I set us all up for success by  “bridging the gap” between the two.

If you are part of the Calgary small business community and interested in participating in this circle of success, give me a call at 403-453-1208.

Cheers