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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.

2. Billing and Payments
All services provided by Castle  are billed on a recurring basis unless otherwise
agreed upon. Payments are due upon receipt of invoice. We accept payment via credit card, debit card, and electronic funds transfer.

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Clients may cancel services at any time by providing 30 days’ notice in writing or via email. Refunds for prepaid services will be prorated based on the remaining unused portion of the services.

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5. Liability
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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The Trap of Ignoring Small Expenses

August 24, 2025

When people think about financial leaks in their business, they usually picture big-ticket items: payroll, rent, or equipment. But just as often, it’s the small, recurring expenses that quietly erode profit.

1. Subscriptions Add Up
$19 here, $39 there — it doesn’t seem like much. But over the course of a year, forgotten software and unused memberships can add up to thousands.

2. “One-Off” Purchases Aren’t One-Offs
A small tool, a quick supply run, an upgrade that “seemed minor.” These add up too — especially when no one’s tracking them closely.

3. They Hide in the Books
Small charges are easy to miss during reconciliation, especially if they’re on personal cards or mixed accounts. Over time, these “invisible” expenses distort the true cost of running the business.

The Fix: Shine a Light on the Details
Review recurring expenses quarterly. Build a simple expense policy for “small” items. And make sure every transaction — even the $10 ones — gets recorded properly.

Profit leaks don’t always come from big mistakes. Sometimes, it’s the drip-drip-drip of small expenses that quietly drains your business.

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