Tip of the Week - Track Expenses Without Making More Work for Yourself

Most small business owners struggle with bookkeeping because it feels like another full-time job.

But if you build expense tracking into your normal routine, it becomes effortless.

Here’s a simple system we teach our clients:

1️⃣ Use one dedicated business card or bank account

No mixing personal and business spending. Everything stays clean and sortable.

2️⃣ Snap photos of receipts on the spot

Phone → Camera → Done.

No envelope full of crumpled receipts at the end of the year.

3️⃣ Sync your bank feeds

Whether you use Excel, Google Sheets, QuickBooks, Wave, or Square—let the transactions flow in automatically.

4️⃣ Review once a week (10 minutes max)

Sort a few transactions, double-check totals, and move on.

Once a week prevents a once-a-year nightmare.

Why this matters:

✔ You’ll always know your real cash flow

✔ Budgeting becomes easier

✔ Taxes become smoother

✔ You avoid costly mistakes or missed deductions

Small steps, big clarity.