The Boring Bookkeeper | Grand Junction, CO
Kristi Redlinger's leap from a stable commercial banking career to the world of business owner is a great example of the magic that happens when entrepreneurs team up with the SBDC. Driven by a desire for professional autonomy, Kristi launched The Boring Bookkeeper.
Recognizing the importance of a solid business foundation, Kristi partnered with Grand Junction SBDC consultant Bob Delavan. Together, they crafted a detailed three-year financial plan, outlining revenue projections and strategic expense management. This collaborative process provided Kristi with a clear roadmap for her business's financial health.
Adding to her entrepreneurial toolkit, Kristi enrolled in the SBDC's 11-week Leading Edge business planning course. This program expanded her knowledge across critical business domains, including commercial insurance, recent HR legislation, and artificial intelligence. Kristi credits the course with giving her the business savvy needed to make informed decisions regarding business entity selection, marketing, and forecasting. By actively engaging with SBDC advisors and leveraging the course's resources, she developed a business plan that now serves as the operational blueprint for The Boring Bookkeeper.
Since launching in June 2024, Kristi has consistently surpassed her revenue targets. Notably, she achieved her first-month revenue goal within the first week and reached her two-month target in just four weeks. After nine months, The Boring Bookkeeper has exceeded its revenue projections by 53% while maintaining a Net Profit Margin of 19%.
Furthermore, Kristi recently hired an intern through the Mesa County Workforce Center and contracted with two local bookkeepers to help manage overflow. As she looks to the future, Kristi plans to create at least two jobs in 2025, further contributing to the local economy.
Kristi plans to continue leveraging SBDC resources to further scale her business, enhance services, and connect with fellow business owners.
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“Going through this course helped me consider things I hadn’t known much about before, such as commercial insurance, recent legislation in human resources, and harnessing the benefits of Artificial Intelligence.”
Kristi Redlinger, Owner
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