All Templates & Guides

Free spreadsheet templates and tutorials built for real small business owners.

Cash Flow

Apr 28, 2025

Balance Sheet Template for Small Business

Build a simple balance sheet in Google Sheets — assets, liabilities, and equity — and understand what it tells you about your business that a P&L doesn't.

Tax Templates

Apr 20, 2025

Section 179 Deduction: How Small Businesses Write Off Equipment

Deduct the full cost of business equipment in the year you buy it rather than depreciating over years — how Section 179 works and what qualifies.

Pricing

Apr 15, 2025

Value-Based Pricing for Service Businesses: A Practical Guide

How to price services based on the value you deliver rather than hours spent — and why most service businesses leave significant revenue on the table by charging hourly.

Tax Templates

Apr 10, 2025

Home Office Deduction Calculator for Small Business

Calculate your home office deduction using both the regular and simplified IRS methods — and figure out which one saves you more.

Payroll

Apr 8, 2025

Employee Performance Tracking Spreadsheet for Small Business

Track key performance metrics for a small team, run structured reviews, and make compensation decisions backed by data rather than gut feel.

Inventory

Apr 2, 2025

Vendor Comparison Spreadsheet: How to Evaluate Suppliers Objectively

Stop choosing vendors on gut feel — a structured comparison spreadsheet evaluates price, quality, reliability, and terms side by side so you make decisions with data.

Tax Templates

Apr 1, 2025

IRS-Compliant Business Mileage Log Template

A Google Sheets mileage log that satisfies IRS requirements — what to capture, how to calculate your deduction, and what to do at year-end.

Payroll

Mar 31, 2025

Payroll Tax Due Dates: Never Miss a Deadline

Federal and state payroll tax deadlines in one spreadsheet. 941 filings, FUTA, deposit schedules, and W-2 due dates so you never pay a penalty.

Inventory

Mar 25, 2025

Inventory Shrinkage: How to Calculate and Reduce It

What inventory shrinkage is, how to calculate your shrinkage rate, and practical steps to reduce theft, damage, and administrative error using a spreadsheet.

Pricing

Mar 18, 2025

Product Profitability Spreadsheet: Which Products Actually Make Money

Calculate true product profitability by allocating all direct and indirect costs — find which products to push, which to cut, and where to raise prices.

Pricing

Mar 17, 2025

How to Raise Prices Without Losing Customers

When to raise prices, how much to increase, how to communicate it, and a template email. A practical guide with spreadsheet planning tools.

Tax Templates

Mar 15, 2025

Small Business Tax Deductions You Might Be Missing

Beyond the obvious expenses, these are the deductions many small business owners overlook — home office, startup costs, retirement contributions, and pass-through deductions.

Tax Templates

Mar 10, 2025

LLC Tax Tracking Spreadsheet: What Every Small Business Owner Needs

Track deductible business expenses, separate personal from business costs, and prepare for Schedule C or partnership return with a spreadsheet built for LLC owners.

Tax Prep

Mar 5, 2025

How to Track Business Expenses in Google Sheets

A simple system for categorizing every business expense throughout the year — so tax season takes hours instead of days and you never miss a deduction.

Pricing

Mar 3, 2025

Competitive Pricing Analysis in Google Sheets

Track competitor prices in Google Sheets, identify where you stand in the market, and decide when to match vs. differentiate on price.

Payroll

Mar 2, 2025

Payroll Deductions for Small Business Owners: What You're Required to Withhold

Federal and state withholding, FICA taxes, voluntary deductions — what every small business owner needs to know before running payroll for the first time.

Inventory

Feb 28, 2025

Reorder Point Formula for Small Business Inventory

Calculate the exact inventory level at which to reorder each product — eliminate stockouts without overstocking. Includes safety stock formula and Google Sheets implementation.

Payroll

Feb 24, 2025

Contractor vs. Employee: True Cost Comparison

Build a spreadsheet comparing the real cost of a contractor vs. employee. Includes taxes, benefits, and hidden costs — so you know which makes sense.

Cash Flow

Feb 22, 2025

Small Business KPI Dashboard in Google Sheets

Build a one-page business dashboard tracking the metrics that actually drive decisions — revenue, margins, cash, and leading indicators in a single view.

Payroll

Feb 18, 2025

When to Hire Your First Employee: A Small Business Decision Framework

The financial analysis to run before hiring — capacity utilization, contribution margin, and the minimum revenue threshold that makes your first hire viable.

Pricing

Feb 17, 2025

Cost-Plus Pricing Calculator: Price Any Product Right

Build a cost-plus pricing calculator in Google Sheets. Capture every cost, set your target margin, and price new products from scratch.

Inventory

Feb 15, 2025

Free Inventory Tracking Spreadsheet for Small Business

Know exactly what you have, what's running low, and what you've spent on stock — all in a free Google Sheets template that takes 30 minutes to set up.

Tax Templates

Feb 12, 2025

10 Google Sheets Formulas Every Small Business Owner Should Know

The essential formulas for financial tracking, inventory management, and business reporting — with real examples you can copy into your own spreadsheets.

Inventory

Feb 10, 2025

Inventory Turnover Ratio: Calculate and Benchmark Yours

What inventory turnover means, how to calculate it in a spreadsheet, and what a healthy number looks like for your industry.

Pricing

Feb 5, 2025

Small Business Pricing Formula: Stop Undercharging

The exact formula for pricing your products and services to cover all costs, pay yourself fairly, and still win customers — without guessing.

Tax Templates

Feb 5, 2025

Quarterly Estimated Tax Worksheet for Small Business

Calculate your quarterly estimated tax payments, apply safe harbor rules, and tie your worksheet to Schedule C. Never underpay or overpay again.

Pricing

Feb 5, 2025

Break-Even Analysis Spreadsheet for Small Business

Calculate exactly how much revenue you need to cover costs — and use the analysis to set prices, make hiring decisions, and evaluate new products.

Cash Flow

Feb 3, 2025

Managing Seasonal Cash Flow: A Spreadsheet Approach

Identify your slow months, build a cash reserve, and time your line of credit so seasonal swings don't catch you off guard.

Cash Flow

Jan 30, 2025

Revenue Forecast Spreadsheet for Small Business

Build a 12-month revenue forecast that's actually useful — grounded in sales pipeline data and historical patterns, not wishful thinking.

Payroll

Jan 28, 2025

Sales Commission Tracking Spreadsheet

Track sales rep performance, calculate commissions accurately, and avoid disputes — a commission spreadsheet that works for tiered structures, draw against commission, and multi-rep teams.

Inventory

Jan 27, 2025

Prevent Stockouts With a Reorder Point Spreadsheet

Calculate reorder points, safety stock, and track supplier lead times in Google Sheets. Stop losing sales to empty shelves.

Pricing

Jan 25, 2025

Customer Lifetime Value (LTV) Spreadsheet for Small Business

Calculate how much each customer is worth over their full relationship with your business — and use LTV to set acquisition budgets, prioritize retention, and make pricing decisions.

Cash Flow

Jan 20, 2025

How to Build a Profit & Loss Statement in Google Sheets

A step-by-step walkthrough for creating a P&L statement in Google Sheets — formatted the way your accountant or bank actually expects to see it.

Cash Flow

Jan 20, 2025

Accounts Receivable Tracking Spreadsheet

Track every invoice, flag overdue accounts, and collect faster with a simple AR aging spreadsheet. Includes follow-up triggers and scripts.

Cash Flow

Jan 20, 2025

Accounts Payable Spreadsheet for Small Business

Track what you owe, when it's due, and who you've paid — a simple AP spreadsheet that prevents missed payments and gives you a clear picture of upcoming cash outflows.

Payroll

Jan 15, 2025

Simple Payroll Spreadsheet for 1-5 Employees

Build a payroll spreadsheet that calculates gross pay, withholdings, net pay, and employer taxes for up to 5 employees. No payroll software needed.

Inventory

Jan 13, 2025

FIFO vs LIFO vs Weighted Average: Inventory Valuation

Which inventory valuation method saves you the most tax? How to set up FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average in a spreadsheet with real examples.

Cash Flow

Jan 12, 2025

Budget vs. Actual Spreadsheet for Small Business

Stop guessing whether you're on track — a budget vs. actual comparison shows exactly where your business is over or under plan, month by month.

Cash Flow

Jan 10, 2025

Free Cash Flow Spreadsheet for Small Business (Google Sheets)

Track money in, money out, and your real cash runway — free Google Sheets template with monthly and 13-week forecast views built for small business owners.

Cash Flow

Jan 6, 2025

13-Week Cash Flow Forecast for Small Business

Build a 13-week cash flow forecast in Google Sheets. Know exactly when you'll run short before it happens, and what to do about it.