The Shoeboxed Blog

Entrepreneurship, staying organized, DIY accounting, and the latest Shoeboxed news.

How to Stop Business Junk Mail (and Keep the Critical Stuff)

DMAchoice, Informed Delivery, and CatalogChoice are built for consumers, not businesses. Here's why they miss your mail and the 7-step playbook that actually works.

Free IRS Mileage Log Template (PDF, Excel, Sheets), Updated for 2026

Three free mileage log templates plus the exact four fields the IRS requires per trip. Print-ready PDF, editable Excel, or copy-to-Drive Google Sheets. Built for 2026 standard-mileage filers.

How to Write a Check in 2026 (And Why I'm Still Teaching My Kids to Do It)

A step-by-step guide to writing a paper check, written after my 14-year-old asked what a checkbook was. Plus who still uses checks, and why you probably will too.
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