Financial clarity for Minnesota small businessesCalm support. Confident decisions.
The Creative Clarity Recipe
Serves:
Smaller creative businesses (~$60K/year)
who need peace of mind + cleanup clarity
| Ingredients | Directions | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Bookkeeping | Organize transactions and keep reports clean. | Clear books, peace at tax time |
| Catch-up / Cleanup Support | Tidy up past messes and start fresh. | Relief from the mess, a clean slate you can trust. |
| Basic Payroll Setup (if needed) | Set up payroll the simple way, without stress. | Confidence you're paying yourself right - no IRS worries. |
| Quarterly Tax Check - Ins | Review changes, adjust as you go. | No more year-end shocks, just steady planning all year long. |
Prep Time:
Onboarding: 1-2 weeks
Ongoing: Quarterly reviews + steady clarity
Pricing: $750-$850/
Month Starting At
The Growth Recipe
Serves:
Established creatives & service businesses
ready for next-level clarity
| Ingredients | Directions | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Bookkeeping | Monthly touchpoints keep your finances smooth. | Always know what's safe to spend - no more messy books. |
| Payroll setup+ support | Get payroll running right, from onboarding to compliance. | Real paychecks you can count on, confidence in every payout |
| Cash flow Planning | Map out spending, saving, and growth with ease. | Confidence to raise prices, plan ahead, and hire with clarity. |
| CFO-level strategy sessions | Turn raw numbers into actionable, high level decisions. | More control, fewer late-night worries, and clairty for growth. |
Prep Time:
Onboarding: 1-2 weeks
Ongoing: Monthly reviews + steady clarity
Pricing: $1,200 - $1,500/
Month Starting At
Optional Toppings -
Build Your Own Clarity Plate
Compliance & Filings
Sales tax setup & filings (single or multi-state)
Quarterly estimated tax payment setup
Year-end financial package for your CPA
Payroll & People
Payroll for extra employees
Multi-state payroll setup
Contractor vs. employee classification review
Strategic Support
Longer CFO sessions
Custom forecasting
Pricing strategy reviews
Cleanup & Catch-Up
Historical bookkeeping cleanup
Chart of accounts redesign for clarity
Backlog payroll/tax corrections
Extras That Feel Cozy & Human
End-of-year sanity session
Personal/business expense split review
Banking structure setup
Cash cushion plan
What Support Actually Feels Like
Real words from a Minnesota creative business owner.
“Working with Ashley has already been eye-opening, educational, and SO helpful in so many ways! Not only is she helping me and my business from a financial standpoint, she’s educating me on why I should be doing 'x, y, z' — and setting my family up for the better.Ashley is someone who truly puts in the work to better your business and your financial life. She’s not just crossing t’s and dotting i’s to submit taxes — she’s looking at your business as a whole, setting you up for the best life possible.”Described in three words:
Thorough. Thoughtful. Intentional.~ Taylor, Precious Film Co.
Hey, I'm Ashley
I know how overwhelming finances can feel — I’ve seen too many small business owners struggle to stay on top of bookkeeping, taxes, and cash flow.I believe finance should feel empowering — not intimidating.
That’s why I built Kessel Finance Co.With an MBA, years of experience, and a personal approach, I make numbers feel less stressful and more useful. From custom strategies to clear next steps, I meet you where you are — and help you grow with confidence.
Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate you taking the time to check out my services. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to working together!