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Each blog post from the Castle team is packed with practical tips, real-world experience, and clear answers to common bookkeeping questions. Whether you're sorting expenses or planning for tax time, you'll find guidance to help you run your business with clarity and confidence.

No fluff, no jargon—just useful content written by people who actually do the work. We’re here to make the numbers make sense.

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1. Services Provided
Castle offers professional bookkeeping services including transaction categorization, reconciliations, financial reporting, GST/HST filing, and other related services as agreed upon with the client.

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Castle will perform all services with reasonable care and skill. However, we do not accept liability for losses resulting from acts of nature, third-party errors, or misuse of financial information or reports by the client.

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Castle
316 1st Ave NE
Phone: 587-872-0602
Email: info@bookwithcastle.com
Phone or Text
587-872-0602

One blog post closer to clean books.

Each blog post from the Castle team is packed with practical tips, real-world experience, and clear answers to common bookkeeping questions. Whether you're sorting expenses or planning for tax time, you'll find guidance to help you run your business with clarity and confidence.

No fluff, no jargon—just useful content written by people who actually do the work. We’re here to make the numbers make sense.
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Bookkeeping for Small Business Owners — Part 21

September 22, 2025

Using Financial Reports to Make Smarter Decisions

Bookkeeping isn’t just about compliance — it’s about insight. The reports generated from your records give you a window into the health of your business. When you know how to read them, you can spot trends, prevent problems, and seize opportunities.

Key Reports Every Business Owner Should Know

  • Profit & Loss (Income Statement) — Shows your revenue, expenses, and net profit over a period of time. It tells you if you’re truly making money.
  • Balance Sheet — Provides a snapshot of what you own (assets), what you owe (liabilities), and what’s left over (equity). It’s the big-picture view of your financial position.
  • Cash Flow Statement — Breaks down how money moves in and out, helping you anticipate shortfalls and plan spending.

How to Use These Reports

  • Identify strengths and weaknesses — See which products or services drive profit and which drain resources.
  • Spot trends early — Compare monthly or quarterly results to track growth or catch declines.
  • Plan ahead — Use reports to guide hiring decisions, pricing changes, or new investments.
  • Talk numbers with confidence — Having reports in hand strengthens conversations with lenders, investors, or partners.

Pro Tip

Don’t wait until year-end to review your reports. Monthly or quarterly reviews give you real-time insights and keep you in control.

The Big Picture

Reports aren’t just paperwork — they’re decision-making tools. When you learn to read your Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement, you’ll understand your business at a deeper level and lead it with confidence.

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