The Field Notes

Financial intelligence, in plain English.

Practical reads on reading your numbers, keeping clean books, and steering your business with confidence.

QuickBooks File Cleanup: A Strategic Guide to Restoring Data Integrity
Accounting Cleanup

QuickBooks File Cleanup: A Strategic Guide to Restoring Data Integrity

What if the financial reports you rely on to run your business are actually steering you in the wrong direction? It's a heavy realization when you look at a profit and loss statement and realize the number

Dexton-Livvy LLC June 2026
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From Passion to Profits: Lessons from an Inspiring Panel at PNC
Community

From Passion to Profits: Lessons from an Inspiring Panel at PNC

We had the privilege of attending PNC's From Passion to Profits event featuring four extraordinary women entrepreneurs: Jessica Aiello, Stephanie Chon, Beth Johnson, and Hannah Pollack, sharing their journeys and how they overcame adversity.

Dexton-Livvy LLC May 2026
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5 Signs Your Books Need a Cleanup
Bookkeeping

5 Signs Your Books Need a Cleanup

If you're avoiding your accounting software, can't remember the last time you reconciled, or dread tax season every year, your books are trying to tell you something. Here's how to know when it's time for a cleanup.

Dexton-Livvy LLC May 2025
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What Your P&L Is Actually Telling You
Financial Reporting

What Your P&L Is Actually Telling You

Most small business owners glance at their Profit & Loss statement once a year and hand it to their CPA. But your P&L is one of the most useful tools in your business, if you know how to read it.

Dexton-Livvy LLC May 2025
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Why Your Books Should Be Clean Before Tax Season, Not During It
Tax Preparation

Why Your Books Should Be Clean Before Tax Season, Not During It

Scrambling to organize a year's worth of transactions in March or April costs you more than just time. Disorganized books can mean missed deductions, higher CPA fees, and zero ability to plan ahead.

Dexton-Livvy LLC April 2025
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Bookkeeper vs. Accountant: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?
Business Basics

Bookkeeper vs. Accountant: What's the Difference and Which Do You Need?

People use the words interchangeably, but bookkeepers and accountants do very different things. Understanding the distinction can help you build the right financial team and avoid paying for things you don't need yet.

Dexton-Livvy LLC April 2025
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