From Bookkeeping Headaches to Family Time

Running a thriving interior design firm takes more than talent—it demands constant context switching between creativity and operations. For Mackenzie Collier, founder of Mackenzie Collier Interiors, managing business expenses used to mean late nights, piles of receipts, and a looming sense of stress every tax season.

“I was spending 1–2 days a month on bookkeeping—now I get that time back and I can spend it with my kids.”

The Challenge: A Monthly Grind of Manual Work

Before Zena, Mackenzie’s financial workflows were completely manual.
She tracked receipts by hand, categorized business expenses after hours, and blocked off full days every month just to stay on top of bookkeeping.

The cost?
Precious time pulled away from clients, team support—and family.

The Breakthrough: Zena’s Automated Expense Management

Mackenzie turned to Zena to regain control and clarity. With Zena Cards—both physical and virtual—tied to custom spending categories, every transaction made by her or her team is now:

  • Instantly tracked
  • Automatically categorized
  • Assigned to the correct project

No more guesswork. No more retroactive reconciliation. Zena’s smart automation makes the backend disappear.

The Result: Time Back, Headspace Freed

With Zena handling the tedious financial admin in the background, Mackenzie no longer dreads bookkeeping.
She’s saved hours every month—hours she now spends designing dream spaces, leading her team, and being fully present with her family.

It’s not just a productivity win—it’s a lifestyle upgrade.

Ready to Take Back Your Time?

Zena was built for business owners like Mackenzie—visionaries who shouldn’t be buried under spreadsheets.
Let Zena handle the details so you can focus on what matters most.

👉 Start with Zena today

What Interior Designers Ask Us Most About Bookkeeping with Zena

1. How does Zena help automate bookkeeping for small businesses?

Zena automatically tracks and categorizes expenses in real time using smart AI and project-specific cards. Whether it's a software subscription, vendor payment, or a trip to the hardware store, transactions made with Zena Cards are instantly assigned to the correct budget bucket—eliminating manual entry and saving hours each month. No spreadsheets, no shoeboxes of receipts.

2. Can I issue different cards for different team members or projects?

Yes. Zena lets you issue both physical and virtual cards linked to specific team members, projects, or spending categories. Each card automatically organizes purchases under its assigned budget, making it easy to stay on top of project costs, prevent overspending, and see where your money goes—without having to dig for it later.

3. Will this help me prepare for taxes?

Absolutely. By automatically categorizing expenses throughout the year and matching receipts from your inbox, Zena keeps your records audit-ready at all times. Come tax season, everything is organized and exportable—saving you from last-minute scrambling and giving you peace of mind.

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