Elgin County Professional Service Inc.

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Elgin County Professional Service Inc.

5 locations across Canada to serve you.

Full-service Bookkeeping and Accounting firm.
-full monthly cycle Bookkeeping
-remote accounting solutions (AP/AR/Payroll)
-personal and business taxes
-Incorporated & Sole Proprietors welcome

07/13/2026

Things people say about bookkeeping that make me cry a little 😅

Let me break these down because I hear them constantly and I love you enough to be honest:

“I only need a bookkeeper at tax time.” This is like only going to the dentist when your tooth falls out. By the time tax season hits, the damage is already done, missed deductions, messy records, and a very stressed accountant who charges you extra for the chaos. Bookkeeping is year-round. That’s the whole point.

“I keep all my receipts in a shoebox, that’s basically the same thing.” It is not. 😭 A shoebox is where organization goes to die, you can’t make financial decisions from a shoebox, you can’t see your profit margins in a shoebox, and when the CRA comes knocking, a shoebox is not going to save you.

“My business is too small for a bookkeeper.” This is genuinely the one that gets me the most, because it’s exactly what people say right before they get a letter from the CRA, or realize they’ve been undercharging for years, or find out they owe way more than they expected at tax time. Small businesses need clean books MORE, not less. You don’t have a big team to catch mistakes.

If any of these made you laugh a little too hard, your books might need some love. DM me and let’s fix that. 💛

07/06/2026

Dallas is a RE/MAX Real Estate Broker with more than 9 years of experience in Southwestern Ontario. Originally from Calgary, he’s called Port Stanley home since the age of 5. Dallas is passionate about assisting first‑time buyers, sellers, and investors, and considers client service his top priority—always striving to be responsive and reliable.

Outside real estate, Dallas stays active in his community. He enjoys playing hockey, baseball, volleyball, or golf depending on the season—using those arenas to stay connected locally.

I also know from personal experience, Dallas has a heart of gold and enjoys helping people in the community.

06/29/2026

If you have ADHD and running a business feels chaotic, your books probably feel impossible 😭

I want you to know that that’s not a character flaw. It’s actually just ADHD doing what ADHD does.

The truth is, working with a bookkeeper when you have ADHD can feel freeing, when it’s set up the right way.

No more guilt about the pile of receipts no more dreading taxis and no more pretending you’ll get to it later.

Here’s what actually works:

Drop folder system so there’s zero organizing on your end
Short frequent check-in, instead of one big overwhelming meeting
A bookkeeper who communicates the way your brain needs
Automations that remove the decisions you keep avoiding
Permission to just be honest about where things are at

You don’t need to be organized to hire a bookkeeper. That’s literally what we’re here for. 💌

If this resonated with you comment “books”, I’d love to chat about what a system that actually works for you could look like!!

06/22/2026

10 hidden signs it’s time to hire a bookkeeper 👇 (save this one)

Most business owners wait way too long. Here’s what they don’t realize they’re telling me:
1. You’re doing your books late at night because there’s no other time 😴
2. Tax season feels like a crisis every single year
3. You don’t actually know if your business made money last month
4. You’ve mixed personal and business expenses (even just a few times)
5. You’re behind on reconciling your accounts, like, months behind
6. You avoid looking at your numbers because they stress you out
7.You’ve missed a GST/HST deadline or filed late
8. You’re spending more time on admin than on actually running your business
9. You’ve had to guess at your income when applying for anything
10. You think your books are fine… but you’re not totally sureIf you nodded at even 2 or 3 of these, your books are probably costing you more than a bookkeeper ever would.

The goal isn’t just clean books. It’s clarity, confidence, and getting your time back. 💛

DM me “BOOKS” and let’s talk about where you’re at.

06/18/2026

Monthly bookkeeping vs. yearly drop-offs: which one is actually costing you money? 💰

If you’re still handing your accountant a shoebox of receipts once a year, this one’s for you.

Here’s the truth: quarterly or annual bookkeeping is common among small or early-stage businesses, but it comes with significant risk — when records are updated infrequently, small issues can compound quickly . It also limits your ability to track performance trends or adjust spending in a timely way.

With monthly bookkeeping, your books are updated every month, not once a year — every sale, payment, and expense is recorded on time, giving you an accurate picture of your finances throughout the year instead of relying on memory or digging through old receipts.

The cash flow piece matters most: monthly bookkeeping lets you see exactly where money is coming from and where it’s going, so if cash starts running low, you can act before it becomes a problem .

And the “yearly is cheaper” myth? Yearly bookkeeping seems cheaper because it involves fewer updates, but the cleanup, penalty risks, and lost deductions often make it more expensive long-term. Monthly bookkeeping usually costs more during the year, but it often reduces missed deductions, year-end cleanup costs, and tax return preparation friction.

Bottom line: clean monthly books = fewer surprises, lower CPA fees at tax time, and decisions based on real numbers instead of guesswork.

📌 Save this for the next time you’re tempted to “deal with it in April.” & comment BOOKKEEPING and I’ll send you a dm! 💌

06/12/2026

Big news for small business owners in the US - we’re officially certified to take on American clients! 🇺🇸

After collaborating with an incredible bookkeeper in Texas, we now offer cross-border bookkeeping services to small businesses in both Canada and the United States.

Here’s what that means:

If you’re a small business owner in the US, we can finally work with you. Same clean books, same zero judgment communication our Canadian clients already know us for. We know your tax forms, your payroll basics, and exactly what your accountant needs at year end.

If you’re already a Canadian client, nothing changes, same team, same response times, same everything. We just have a little more room for friends south of the border now.

If you’re a US business owner who has been quietly looking for a bookkeeper who actually answers their phone and explains things like a real person, hi. We’d love to hear from you. Comment USA and we will send you a message! 💌

06/10/2026

A woman owned, 100% Canadian bookkeeping company built for small business owners who want their numbers handled by someone who actually gets it.

That’s us and here’s what makes us different.

We’re a small Canadian team that knows HST, CRA, and Canadian payroll inside out.

We’re woman-owned and proud of it, in an industry that’s still mostly men, we built this for owners who want clear communication and zero judgment.

We treat your books like they matter, because they do. Behind a year? Fixable. Shoebox of receipts? We’ve seen worse. New to all of this? We’ll walk you through it like a friend would.

If you’ve been holding off on hiring a bookkeeper because you wanted one who actually feels like a partner, this is your sign.

comment BOOKKEEPING & we’ll be in touch!

06/08/2026

Three quiet signs your DIY bookkeeping is costing you more than a small business bookkeeper ever would, especially if you’re self-employed or running a small business in Ontario.

Most owners don’t catch these until tax season, so save this one:

1. You’re spending more than 4 hours a month on your books. That might not sound like much, but multiply it by twelve, and you’ve handed your business a full work week. Time you could’ve spent on clients, sales, or honestly just sleeping. Your time has a dollar value, and at some point, doing it yourself costs more than paying someone to do it right.

2. You’re guessing at HST. Be honest. If you’re rounding numbers, “kind of” tracking what you’ve collected, or hoping the CRA never asks, that’s a problem waiting to happen. HST mistakes don’t just trigger letters from the CRA, they trigger interest, penalties, and stress that lingers for months.

3. Your accountant keeps charging you “cleanup fees” at year end. This is the biggest one. If your accountant has to fix your books before they can even start your taxes, you’re paying accountant rates (much higher) for what a bookkeeper does for less. A bookkeeper all year = a smaller accountant bill at year end.

If even one of these felt a little too personal, your business has officially graduated from DIY.

Comment BOOKKEEPING, the first call is always free, no pressure, no shame.

06/04/2026

Thank you to for having me for breakfast 2 days in a row while I visited the beautiful city of Kingston, Ontario. I always make a pint to eat here when I’m in the area. Delicious and made with love.

06/02/2026

Running a business is hard enough. Your bookkeeping doesn't have to be.

If you're neurodivergent, have ADHD, or simply find paperwork overwhelming, we've designed our process to be as easy as possible. Just send us your receipts and bank statements each month, and we'll handle the rest.

Ready to make bookkeeping one less thing to worry about? Reach out for a free quote today. 💌

Address

PO Box 72017
Saint Thomas, ON
N5Z0A7

Telephone

+15194040776

Website

https://www.ElginCountyProfessionalService.ca/

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