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The Sag Harbor Bookkeeping Journal

Practical guidance on bookkeeping, payroll, and cash flow for your business.

August 18, 2026 · 5 min read

Managing Seasonal Cash Flow in a Seasonal Business

How shops, restaurants, and service businesses can smooth out the gap between a booming busy season and a quiet off-season.

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July 7, 2026 · 4 min read

1099 or W-2? Classifying Seasonal Staff Correctly

A practical look at worker classification for businesses that staff up for the busy season.

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June 2, 2026 · 6 min read

A Year-End QuickBooks Cleanup Checklist

Nine things to reconcile before you hand your file to an accountant — and why each one matters.

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May 12, 2026 · 4 min read

Five Signs Your Business Has Outgrown DIY Bookkeeping

The point where doing your own books stops saving money and starts costing it.

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April 14, 2026 · 4 min read

The 15-Minute Weekly Money Review Every Owner Should Do

A simple weekly routine that keeps you on top of cash, invoices, and bills — without opening a spreadsheet.

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March 24, 2026 · 4 min read

A Spring Tune-Up for Your Books

Once tax filings are behind you, spring is the best window to fix the habits that made last year harder than it needed to be.

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February 19, 2026 · 5 min read

What Your Books Can Tell You About Pricing

Your financials already hold the answer to whether your prices are working. Here is how to read them.

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January 21, 2026 · 4 min read

1099 Season: What to File and When

January deadlines come fast. A short guide to getting contractor filings right the first time.

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January 7, 2026 · 5 min read

Starting the Year with Organized Books

Five setup decisions in January that make the following twelve months dramatically easier.

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