Accounting & Bookkeeping

For small businesses with 0–5 employees, cash flow is everything. You can’t afford to wait months for payments, and you definitely don’t have the luxury of a dedicated accounts receivable department chasing down clients. That’s why invoicing isn’t just a paperwork task, it’s the heartbeat of your business. But here’s the thing: invoicing doesn’t have […]

Running a business on your own means every hat is yours to wear: CEO, marketer, customer service rep, and yes, bookkeeper. One of the trickiest parts of that last role is keeping track of expenses. Without a simple system, it’s way too easy to forget the $12 domain name renewal, lose the gas receipt from […]

When you’re running a business with just a handful of people (or maybe it’s just you), bookkeeping often feels like one of those “I’ll get to it later” tasks. But here’s the secret: bookkeeping isn’t about complicated spreadsheets or hiring an accountant on day one. It’s about building a simple, repeatable system that helps you […]

At Neat, we know managing receipts can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re running a business, freelancing, or handling personal finances, paper and digital receipts pile up fast. Without a system, you lose valuable time sorting, typing data into spreadsheets, and hunting for missing records during tax season. That’s why we built Neat—to help you organize receipts […]

Depreciation represents the contribution an asset makes to your business over time. When a business buys a building and uses it for several years, it’s not practical to expense the entire cost in the acquisition year. Instead, depreciation allows you to spread this cost over the asset’s useful life. Why Depreciation Matters Depreciation is essential […]

You want to take care of your business’s bookkeeping yourself. That’s great! You’re not the only one: over 64% of small business owners turn to bookkeeper software. But with so many different options out there, it can feel overwhelming to determine which accounting software is the right fit for your small business. To save time […]

If you’re a business owner waiting on payments, you’re not alone. According to a 2021 Melio survey, over 50% of entrepreneurs have gotten paid late before. With bills to pay to keep your small business afloat, chasing down payments is stressful. Encourage on-time payments by adopting Net 30 terms. This period gives clients a reasonable […]

How do you know if your small business is financially healthy? One clear sign is it’s making more money than it’s spending. This accounting metric is most commonly referred to as cash flow. According to a recent Facebook study, 33% of small businesses cited cash flow constraints as one of the greatest near-term challenges they […]

If you’re a small business owner who likes to do their own bookkeeping, you’re not alone. According to a recent report by Clutch, a majority of small businesses (62%) prefer to do their accounting in-house. Luckily, you don’t have to be an accountant to assess your business’ financials. Use these tried-and-true accounting formulas to quickly […]

Disclaimer: This blog post is intended to provide generalized information designed to educate a broad segment of the public. It’s not personalized tax, investment, legal, or other business or professional advice. If you have questions, speak with a qualified professional. Every month, employers all over the US withhold taxes from their employees’ paychecks. But for […]