The Notes

Notes on financial fluency.

Short, plain-English essays on running the money side of your business — written by a CPA, CA who has also built and sold one herself.

Featured·Mindset·5 min read

I Failed Grade 11 Math and Became a CPA. Here's What That Taught Me About Your P&L.

The story I almost didn't tell — and why it changes how you're allowed to look at your own numbers.

Mindset·5 min read

The Three Lies Small Business Owners Tell Themselves About Money

They're comfortable. They're common. And each one is quietly costing you.

Mindset·4 min read

Why Your Stomach Drops When You Open Your Bank Account

That feeling isn't a character flaw. It's information — and it's trying to tell you something specific.

Confidence·5 min read

“My Accountant Said It's Fine” Is Not a Financial Strategy

Why “it's fine” answers nothing — and what to do instead of nodding along.

Mindset·5 min read

Good at Your Craft Is Not the Same as Good at the Business of Your Craft

You can be the best in the room at what you do and still struggle to keep the lights on. Here's why — and why it's not your fault.