You’re not bad with numbers. You just haven’t had the right kind of support yet.

Your books should help you lead your business—not just keep up with it.

Download the Calm Clarity Toolkit—your free guide to making sense of your numbers (without spiraling).

You’re not bad with numbers. You just haven’t had the right kind of support yet.

Your books should help you lead your business—not just keep up with it.

Download the Calm Clarity Toolkit—your free guide to making sense of your numbers (without spiraling).

You’re not bad with numbers. You just haven’t had the right kind of support yet.

Your books should help you lead your business—not just keep up with it.

Download the Calm Clarity Toolkit—your free guide to making sense of your numbers (without spiraling).

You can’t grow a business on guesswork.

Your books can’t be an afterthought if you want clarity, cash flow, or confidence. But you also don’t have to overhaul everything at once—or do it all alone.

You don’t need perfect books. You need support you can count on—month after month.

It’s not that you’re not trying. Maybe you’re keeping up the best you can—or maybe you’ve been putting it off entirely. Either way, the result is the same: crossed fingers, foggy numbers, and no clear path forward.

But the truth?

That kind of bookkeeping keeps you reactive—not ready. It fills out forms, but doesn’t support decisions.

What if your books actually helped you run your business—not just check a compliance box?

That’s not wishful thinking. That’s what we do here.

We help service-based business owners understand their numbers, make smarter decisions, and finally feel like they’re leading their business—not just reacting to it.

We help service-based business owners understand their numbers, make smarter decisions, and finally feel like they’re leading their business—not just reacting to it.

  • 01

    Clarify Your Numbers

    No more guesswork. We’ll help you understand what’s really happening in your business—and what to do about it.

  • 02

    Lead With Confidence 

    Make decisions based on data, not doubt. Know when to pivot, when to pause, and when to grow.

  • 03

    Build a Business That Feels in Control 

    With monthly support that meets you where you are, you’ll feel supported—not behind.

  • “Katie’s expertise and attention to detail have saved us countless hours and ensured our books are always in top shape. She understands my business and anticipates our needs—so I can focus on what I do best: trucking!”

    Derek Brain, Owner, Pitstar Trucking Ltd.

  • “Before working with Katie, I was frustrated with having to deal with tax filings, invoices, and payments. She genuinely wants her clients to succeed—and her prompt responses have saved me so much time in running the business.”

    Carmen Richter, Owner, Mistahiya Contracting

  • "Katie has eased so much of our stress. She’s efficient, communicates clearly, and keeps our books organized so we can focus on growing the company."

    Frank Nickel & Todd Lecouffe, FT Quality Homes Ltd.

  • "Brighten took the guesswork and stress out of my bookkeeping. Katie’s guidance has saved me hours of data entry and research, helped me navigate QuickBooks, and kept me ahead of payroll and tax deadlines. I now feel confident everything is accurate and in good hands, so I can focus on running my business."

    Cyr Becker, LMNO Contracting Corporation

  • "Katie’s support has taken the pressure off my bookkeeping and helped me feel more organized, confident, and even start a savings plan. It’s been such a relief to take this off my plate and put it in the hands of a professional."

    Jess McLaren, Blackbird Creative

How it Works (no guesswork required)

  • Step 01

    Choose the support that fits where you’re at.

    Whether you’re ready for full-service bookkeeping, want to stay hands-on with expert backup, or just need strategic insight—you’ll find a path forward that actually fits your business (and your brain).

  • Step 02

    We’ll onboard you with care.

    No one-size-fits-all setup here. You’ll get clear next steps, helpful guidance, and a strategic starting point tailored to your service—so you always know what’s coming next.

  • Step 03

    Start running your business with clarity, not crossed fingers.

    From here on out, your books won’t just be “done”—they’ll actually do something for you. Because you deserve support that helps you lead, not just keep up.

Hi, I’m Katie.

Bookkeeper, strategist, and forever believer in clear, calm financial support.

I started Brighten Bookkeeping Co. because I kept seeing brilliant, hardworking business owners stuck in a fog of crossed fingers and financial uncertainty.

They weren’t doing anything “wrong”—they were just doing it alone. And the support they could find was either too generic to be useful, too cold to feel collaborative, or too focused on compliance to offer any real clarity.

After nearly two decades in the bookkeeping world, I knew something had to shift. I’d seen firsthand how much stress, second-guessing, and scattered energy came from trying to lead a business without truly understanding the numbers behind it.

Brighten was built as the answer to that.

Today, I help service-based business owners across Canada turn their books into a decision-making tool, not just a task list.

 So they can run businesses that feel calm, grounded, and clear—not just “caught up.”

Hi, I’m Katie.

Bookkeeper, strategist, and forever believer in clear, calm financial support.

I started Brighten Bookkeeping Co. because I kept seeing brilliant, hardworking business owners stuck in a fog of crossed fingers and financial uncertainty.

They weren’t doing anything “wrong”—they were just doing it alone. And the support they could find was either too generic to be useful, too cold to feel collaborative, or too focused on compliance to offer any real clarity.

After nearly two decades in the bookkeeping world, I knew something had to shift. I’d seen firsthand how much stress, second-guessing, and scattered energy came from trying to lead a business without truly understanding the numbers behind it.

Brighten was built as the answer to that.

Today, I help service-based business owners across Canada turn their books into a decision-making tool, not just a task list.

 So they can run businesses that feel calm, grounded, and clear—not just “caught up.”

Let’s get the ball rolling—here’s how to find the support that fits.

  • Ongoing Monthly Bookkeeping

    For business owners who are ready to stop stressing over the books and want strategic, done-for-you support—month in and month out.

    Explore Monthly Bookkeeping →

  • DIY Bookkeeping Support

    Want to stay in control of your books but wish someone had your back? This option gives you expert guidance, accountability, and peace of mind—while keeping you in the driver’s seat.

    Explore DIY Support →

  • Strategy & Support Sessions

    Need clarity, but not ready for a commitment just yet? These one-time sessions offer a space to get unstuck, plan ahead, or finally make sense of that one financial thing you’ve been avoiding.

    Book a Session →

Ready to feel more clear, calm, and confident about your business finances—starting today?

(Of course you are. You’re building something real, and it deserves real support.)

Pop your email below and we’ll send you a free copy of the Calm Clarity Toolkit—a strategic, shame-free resource to help you reconnect with your numbers and lead your business with clarity.

    Ready to feel more clear, calm, and confident about your business finances—starting today?

    (Of course you are. You’re building something real, and it deserves real support.)

    Pop your email below and we’ll send you a free copy of the Calm Clarity Toolkit—a strategic, shame-free resource to help you reconnect with your numbers and lead your business with clarity.