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Tax Savings · April 22nd, 2026
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.
Doug Breaker
Owner
Small Business Tips · April 15th, 2026
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.
Doug Breaker
Owner
About Shoeboxed · January 6th, 2026
SBA Loan Down Payment: How I Bought a $1M+ Business for 5% Down (And A Warning)
Most people think you need hundreds of thousands in cash to buy a business. I bought Shoeboxed for 5% down using an SBA loan. Here's exactly how the deal worked—the seller financing, the standby note trick, and why the personal guarantee should terrify you. This is the real case study with a full breakdown of how I used an SBA loan to buy Shoeboxed.
Doug Breaker
Owner
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