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Bookkeeping: what it is, and a step-by-step guide for small business owners (with a free Shoeboxed spreadsheet)
Bookkeeping · September 15th, 2026

Bookkeeping: what it is, and a step-by-step guide for small business owners (with a free Shoeboxed spreadsheet)

What bookkeeping is, in plain words, and one real month of it worked through a free spreadsheet. Written for the owner whose tax preparer said 'do your bookkeeping.'
Doug Breaker
Doug Breaker
Owner
PCI Compliance for Small Business: What You Can Keep on File
Small Business Tips · August 11th, 2026

PCI Compliance for Small Business: What You Can Keep on File

A plain-English guide to PCI compliance for small business owners. Covers the receipt truncation rule, credit card data on paper, and the call-recording trap.
Doug Breaker
Doug Breaker
Owner
Daily Expense Tracker: Free Template (Excel, Sheets, Print)
Small Business Tips · June 24th, 2026

Daily Expense Tracker: Free Template (Excel, Sheets, Print)

A free daily expense tracker that adds up your spending as you type. Download it for Excel or Google Sheets, or print a blank one. Plus the one habit that makes daily tracking stick.
Doug Breaker
Doug Breaker
Owner
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