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Sawtooth Bookkeeping, LLC

Welcome to Sawtooth Bookkeeping, LLC

We are a small bookkeeping business dedicated to helping you manage your finances. Numbers don't lie, and we're here to make sure your books are accurate, up-to-date and organized. Our "make it count" mentality ensures that we will tackle any bookkeeping task, no matter how big or small. Let us help you maintain the livelihood of your business. Contact us today to learn more.

Located in Idaho - servicing surrounding areas.

💭 Here’s why I recommend QuickBooks for your bookkeeping - online version only! Desktop is outdated.

Not because it’s trendy — but because it creates structure, clarity, and consistency.

1. It reduces the busywork.
QuickBooks automatically pulls in your bank and credit card transactions, helping keep your books organized throughout the month. This means fewer errors, less catch-up work, and cleaner records when it’s time for tax preparation.

2. It provides clarity at a glance.
With just a few clicks, you can see your profit, major expenses, outstanding balances, and overall financial trends. No guesswork. No spreadsheet chaos. Just clear, reliable information you can actually use.

A simple, well-set-up system supports better decisions, smoother workflows, and far less stress around your finances.

💭 Here’s why I recommend QuickBooks for your bookkeeping - online version only! Desktop is outdated.

Not because it’s trendy — but because it creates structure, clarity, and consistency.

1. It reduces the busywork.
QuickBooks automatically pulls in your bank and credit card transactions, helping keep your books organized throughout the month. This means fewer errors, less catch-up work, and cleaner records when it’s time for tax preparation.

2. It provides clarity at a glance.
With just a few clicks, you can see your profit, major expenses, outstanding balances, and overall financial trends. No guesswork. No spreadsheet chaos. Just clear, reliable information you can actually use.

A simple, well-set-up system supports better decisions, smoother workflows, and far less stress around your finances.

💭did you collect all necessary documents (receipts!) for your bookkeeper to sort out expenses for business tax deductions?

💭did you collect all necessary documents (receipts!) for your bookkeeper to sort out expenses for business tax deductions?

💭 Are you set for year-end? Talking shop with your bookkeeper and CPA?

💭 Are you set for year-end? Talking shop with your bookkeeper and CPA?

💭 Mistake 1: Mixing personal and business spending

Creates messy records, missed deductions, and stressful reconciliations.

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Mistake 2: Letting transactions pile up

Doing a month at once doubles errors and drains time and motivation.

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Mistake 3: Avoiding or “guessing” categories

Incorrect coding affects tax reporting and year-end clean-up.

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Mistake 4: Ignoring what your software can automate

Rules, bank feeds, and receipt capture can save hours you’re currently doing manually.

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Mistake 5: No weekly routine

Without a simple rhythm, bookkeeping becomes reactive instead of supportive — and takes far longer than it needs to

💭 Mistake 1: Mixing personal and business spending

Creates messy records, missed deductions, and stressful reconciliations.

⸻

Mistake 2: Letting transactions pile up

Doing a month at once doubles errors and drains time and motivation.

⸻

Mistake 3: Avoiding or “guessing” categories

Incorrect coding affects tax reporting and year-end clean-up.

⸻

Mistake 4: Ignoring what your software can automate

Rules, bank feeds, and receipt capture can save hours you’re currently doing manually.

⸻

Mistake 5: No weekly routine

Without a simple rhythm, bookkeeping becomes reactive instead of supportive — and takes far longer than it needs to

💭 Do I Need a Bookkeeper?

You might if:
1. Your business is growing faster than your systems
2. You’re spending too much time in the numbers
3. Cash flow feels unpredictable or stressful
4. Financial reports don’t make sense to you
5. You’re preparing for loans, investors, or taxes
6. You want to stay compliant and avoid penalties

💭 Do I Need a Bookkeeper?

You might if:
1. Your business is growing faster than your systems
2. You’re spending too much time in the numbers
3. Cash flow feels unpredictable or stressful
4. Financial reports don’t make sense to you
5. You’re preparing for loans, investors, or taxes
6. You want to stay compliant and avoid penalties

💭 Days 1–3: Get your books tight
• Check in with your bookkeeper
• Confirm all accounts are reconciled
• Make sure December expenses are properly categorized
• Send your bookkeeper a current list of all accounts

Days 4–5: Review your profit
• Compare last year’s income vs. expenses
• Calculate how much profit you actually kept
• Confirm you set aside ~35% for taxes
• Fix it now — not in April

Days 6–8: Set your Owner’s Pay
• How much did you pay yourself last year?
• Was it enough?
• Do you need to change pricing, offers, or your schedule?

Days 9–11: Update your bank account system
• Separate accounts for taxes, operations, and owner’s pay
• Automate transfers
• Stop guessing — start leading your money

Days 12–15: Build your 90-day plan
• Not a wishlist
• A profit-focused plan with real numbers:
✓ Revenue goals
✓ Expense caps
✓ Sales targets that match your income needs

💭 Days 1–3: Get your books tight
• Check in with your bookkeeper
• Confirm all accounts are reconciled
• Make sure December expenses are properly categorized
• Send your bookkeeper a current list of all accounts

Days 4–5: Review your profit
• Compare last year’s income vs. expenses
• Calculate how much profit you actually kept
• Confirm you set aside ~35% for taxes
• Fix it now — not in April

Days 6–8: Set your Owner’s Pay
• How much did you pay yourself last year?
• Was it enough?
• Do you need to change pricing, offers, or your schedule?

Days 9–11: Update your bank account system
• Separate accounts for taxes, operations, and owner’s pay
• Automate transfers
• Stop guessing — start leading your money

Days 12–15: Build your 90-day plan
• Not a wishlist
• A profit-focused plan with real numbers:
✓ Revenue goals
✓ Expense caps
✓ Sales targets that match your income needs

💭 Small business owners, take a moment to review your financial reports as 2025 begins to come to a close. Are your current prices supporting your business's growth? Start the process of how you want to implement positive financial goals for the 2026 year! The new year is a great time to add change ✨

💭 Small business owners, take a moment to review your financial reports as 2025 begins to come to a close. Are your current prices supporting your business's growth? Start the process of how you want to implement positive financial goals for the 2026 year! The new year is a great time to add change ✨

💭 Avoid last-minute stress by finding a bookkeeper or CPA before year-end for tax season prep. Drop ins don’t fly during this season. Don't risk missing out on professional help due to their prior commitments to existing clients. Many bookkeepers and CPAs stop accepting new clients before tax season aka January through April ❄️

💭 Avoid last-minute stress by finding a bookkeeper or CPA before year-end for tax season prep. Drop ins don’t fly during this season. Don't risk missing out on professional help due to their prior commitments to existing clients. Many bookkeepers and CPAs stop accepting new clients before tax season aka January through April ❄️

💭 Emergency funds for business or personal life = peace of mind ✨

💭 Emergency funds for business or personal life = peace of mind ✨

💭 Focusing on business areas you're passionate about sounds way more fulfilling than stressing over finances.

💭 Focusing on business areas you're passionate about sounds way more fulfilling than stressing over finances.

💭 In fact, I push for this! An extra set of eyes is essential and working as team to keep our client’s best interests in mind is the absolute goal!

💭 In fact, I push for this! An extra set of eyes is essential and working as team to keep our client’s best interests in mind is the absolute goal!

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💭 keep it local!

💭 keep it local!

💭 If you want to focus more on the projected growth, goals and dreams of your business - hand over your bookkeeping so you can allocate your time to the other mechanicals of your business. The biggest claim I hear from my clients “I don’t have time!” - make the time by shortening up your list and outsource some of your tasks - like bookkeeping.

💭 If you want to focus more on the projected growth, goals and dreams of your business - hand over your bookkeeping so you can allocate your time to the other mechanicals of your business. The biggest claim I hear from my clients “I don’t have time!” - make the time by shortening up your list and outsource some of your tasks - like bookkeeping.

Your taxes have been filed, your first estimated tax payment has been made - keep your financials clean and organized for the rest of 2025. Use this year as a pivotal point in the momentum of your business. Clean books = clean results ✨

Your taxes have been filed, your first estimated tax payment has been made - keep your financials clean and organized for the rest of 2025. Use this year as a pivotal point in the momentum of your business. Clean books = clean results ✨

Calling all Idaho businesses - what a great way to put forth a donation! This is a powerful event that supports our local communities and organizations. Donations can be collected from April 28th - May 1st. A few of my favorites are Unega Mountain Dog Rescue, Men’s Second Chance Living and Higher Ground ✨

Calling all Idaho businesses - what a great way to put forth a donation! This is a powerful event that supports our local communities and organizations. Donations can be collected from April 28th - May 1st. A few of my favorites are Unega Mountain Dog Rescue, Men’s Second Chance Living and Higher Ground ✨

So let’s climb those mountains for the rest of April - 2025 has plenty of time for growth ✨

So let’s climb those mountains for the rest of April - 2025 has plenty of time for growth ✨

Quarter 2 energy for business owners ✨

Quarter 2 energy for business owners ✨

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