Small Business Resources

If you run a business with just a handful of people, or maybe it’s just you, tax season can feel like standing at the bottom of a mountain with no map. The forms, the receipts, the deadlines… it all piles up fast. And unlike big companies, you don’t have an accounting department smoothing the path. […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you run a business with fewer than five employees, you already know the feeling: you’ve got receipts everywhere. In your wallet. In your car’s cupholder. In a shoebox under your desk. Some of them even fade before you get a chance to record them. And every tax season, you promise yourself you’ll “do it […]

At Neat, we talk to small business owners every day who feel overwhelmed by managing expenses. We get it. Running a business means wearing many hats, and keeping track of costs often falls to the bottom of the list. Yet ignoring expense tracking leads to bigger problems like cash flow issues, tax headaches, and missed […]

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 […]

Most of us know that keeping receipts is important. But when tax season arrives, too many people are left digging through shoeboxes, scrolling through email inboxes, or worse—realizing the receipt they need is long gone. If you’ve ever felt that pit in your stomach when a tax document is missing, you’re not alone. The good […]

For small business owners, tax season is often filled with a flurry of spreadsheets, scanned documents, and one big question: Are pictures of receipts okay for taxes? The short answer? Yes—photos of receipts can be perfectly acceptable documentation for tax purposes, as long as they meet certain IRS guidelines. But to ensure your business stays […]

Staying on top of business expenses might seem simple at first—especially for solopreneurs or teams just starting out. But as your business scales, expense management can quickly become a source of stress, confusion, and missed opportunities. Whether you’re running a one-person operation or managing a lean but growing team, having a system in place for […]

anaging receipts and tracking expenses is one of the most tedious parts of running a business. Whether you operate a small business, manage a home office, or work independently, keeping financial records organized often falls behind more urgent daily responsibilities. But when tax season arrives—or an audit looms—those scattered receipts and spreadsheets can quickly turn […]