Category: Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper is a powerhouse entrepreneur, CEO of Alchemy Accounting & Bookkeeping, author of Confessions of a Money Rock Star, Your MoneyDate Journal, and co-author of the collaborative book, Women Rising. She has helped many business owners climb out of entrepreneurial poverty into the land of profit.
Five Financial Reports Every Business Owner Should Actually Understand
Most business owners receive financial reports every month. Many never look at them. Others look at them and have no idea what they mean. Report…
The CRA Isn’t Your Enemy—But Ignoring Them Is Expensive
Every year, business owners tell us the same thing: “I knew I needed to deal with it. I just didn’t know where to start.” Whether…
October 1, 2026: BC PST Changes Every Business Owner Should Understand
Many business owners assume sales tax rules stay the same year after year. Unfortunately, that assumption can become costly. Changes coming into effect on October…
Why Growing Businesses Outgrow Their Bookkeeper
There comes a point where bookkeeping alone isn’t enough. The business gets larger. The decisions get bigger. The financial consequences become more significant. Signs You’ve…
The True Cost of DIY Bookkeeping
We understand the temptation. You start a business. You buy QuickBooks. You watch a few YouTube videos. And suddenly you’re the owner, salesperson, operations manager,…
Why Your Business Feels Busy But Your Bank Account Doesn’t
Revenue is growing. Your team is working hard. Customers are coming in. Yet somehow the bank account still feels tight. Sound familiar? Revenue Is Not…
Busy vs Profitable: Why Hard Work Doesn’t Always Mean More Money
Busy Is a Trap Many business owners wear busyness like a badge of honor. Full calendars. Long days. Constant activity. Yet behind the scenes, many…
From Chaos to Clarity: What Your Financials Should Actually Tell You
Your Numbers Aren’t the Problem — The System Is Financial reports aren’t meant to confuse you. They’re meant to answer questions like: Am I profitable?…
What Real Financial Support for Business Owners Actually Looks Like
Compliance Is Not Support Many business owners think financial support means: Filing taxes Keeping records Staying compliant True support goes much deeper. What Real Financial…
What Your Numbers Are Quietly Trying to Tell You (And Why Ignoring Them Keeps You Stuck)
Your Numbers Are Not Random Most business owners think their numbers are either “good” or “bad.” In reality, your numbers are communicating. They are telling…