Welcome to Small Business Clarity

I'm Melanie, a CPA and profit advisor who has spent more than 20 years helping small businesses get clarity around their numbers. And I started the blog for one reason.

To make your financial life easier - No shame. No judgment. Just Progress.

What you can expect here

Every post will help you do one of three things:

1) Understand your money

Clear explanations (if something isn't clear, just ask!) of everyday financial topics like:

• What you can actually deduct

• How to prepare for tax season without stress

• What clan bookkeeping looks like

• How to pay yourself the right way

• What to track (and what to stop worrying about)

2) Make smarter business decisions

I'll share simple frameworks I use with clients to:

• Improve cash flow

• Plan for taxes

• Set up systems that save time

• Identify profit leaks

• Price confidently and sustainably

3) Feel supported and encouraged

You’re not supposed to magically “just know” how all of this works.

You’ll get judgment-free, practical advice you can apply right away — even if you’re DIY-ing your books or rebuilding your systems from scratch.

Who This Blog Is For

If you’re a:

• Therapist

• Lawyer

• Consultant

• Coach

• Dog trainer

• Or any service-based entrepreneur…

…and you want straightforward financial guidance to help you run a more confident, profitable business, you’re in the right place.

A Little About Me

I’m a CPA, a small business owner, and someone who genuinely loves helping people feel more confident about their numbers. When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me with my family, outside enjoying fresh air, diving into a creative project, or hanging out with my Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Solstice.

I get what it feels like to juggle clients, family, deadlines, and the everyday chaos of entrepreneurship — and that’s why my mission is simple:

No shame. No judgment. Just progress.

Next Steps

If you want to start feeling more confident with your books, here are two simple ways to begin:

• Download my 3-Step Bookkeeping Routine

  A quick guide to help you stay organized year-round.

• Join my email list

  Get tips to stay tax-ready and stress-free.

If you’re here, thank you — I’m excited to help you grow a business that feels clear, profitable, and doable.

Welcome to Small Business Clarity. Let’s get started.