About Me, Kristin Cole

Hello there! I'm Kristin Cole, your dedicated bookkeeping specialist and small business consultant here at kCole Bookkeeping. With a passion for helping entrepreneurs turn their dreams into financially successful realities, I’ve been navigating the world of bookkeeping and business logistics for over 25 years. And doing it full-time here at kCole since February 2021.

My skill set was forged mostly thanks to real-world experience across a dozen or so industries, but also rests on a solid foundation of training in accounting from Madison Area Technical College and certification as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor by Intuit.

I became passionate about small businesses in particular thanks to my own journey in entrepreneurship.

The truth is, I just didn’t like working for giant, faceless corporations. I’m far more motivated to make hard-working individuals’ dreams come true. For years, friends told me I should start my own business but I lacked the courage and confidence to take the leap. (Steady paychecks and benefits are scary to lose!) But here on the other side of that decision, I can honestly say starting my own business has been the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. Helping other people do the same feels soul-satisfying to me. Removing the barriers I can so that other people can intentionally build workdays, lives, and bank balances they love? That feels like serving something greater than me.

Whether you’re just getting started, looking to outsource some of your less compelling work, or need some help getting things organized, we have a whole range of services tailored to meet your unique needs. Our whole goal is to get what we can out of your way so you can focus on what you do best – making the best possible products and providing excellent service to your customers.

Your business is waiting. You can do this. We can help.

Just for fun…

During my workday, find me using:

QuickBooks Online, Excel, Word, Adobe, Google Drive, Dropbox, Trello, Canva, SquareSpace, Shopify, Photoshop, Lightroom, and more.

The crew you might see on camera is:

Dodger

Siegward

Alvina

Sif

This is what I’m likely listening to:

Alt Mix

Mellow Mix

Jazz Piano

Indie Mix

For a mini reset in the day, I enjoy:

Starting a game of tug with Sif, taking Dodger for a walk around the block, playing a quick round of 2248 on my phone, organizing something in the house that feels soothing to me, or sneaking a peek at my TikTok feed. 

On my days off, you can find me:

Looking for beautiful new landscapes to photograph, planning my next trip out to the West Coast, or reading yet another travel memoir or something on human psychology.

Ready to create the space you need to focus on the things you feel called to?