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Approve spend at the speed of your team
The biggest upgrade to approvals since launch: rules that route every request to the right person and cut waiting time for small teams.
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Introducing the Tallyway Onboarding Session
Setting up spend tracking should not take weeks. Our Onboarding Session walks you through cards, categories, and approvals in one afternoon.
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The question every bookkeeper should ask: What is in your stack?
The Expense Add-on lets bookkeepers collect receipts, code transactions, and prepare reports for clients in one shared workspace.
Corporate cards
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Which small business card is right for you? August 2026
The best business cards combine spending limits with built-in expense tracking. See how the Tallyway Corporate Card compares.
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How to get a business card with an EIN only
It is possible to get a business card with just an EIN, but your options will be limited. Here is what you need to know.
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6 easiest business cards to get in 2026
These cards have simple requirements and quick approval for new and growing companies. Compare limits, fees, and controls.
Expense reports
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Best expense management software for small businesses in 2026
The best expense tools capture receipts automatically, enforce your policy, and sync with your books. See our top picks.
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8 best corporate card expense management platforms
Pairing cards with expense software cuts manual entry. Compare the platforms that combine both for small teams.
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Best expense trackers for business in 2026
An expense tracker should be quick to use and easy to audit. Here are the options worth a look this year.
Spend management
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What is spend management? A complete guide
Spend management covers how a company plans, approves, and tracks every dollar it spends. Learn the basics and the tools.
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How to set team spending limits that work
Limits protect your budget without blocking people. Learn how to set them by team, category, and card.
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Spend management vs. expense management
The two terms overlap but are not the same. See where they differ and which one your business needs first.
Accounts payable
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What is an ACH payment? A complete guide
ACH payments move money between bank accounts in batches. Learn how they work, what they cost, and when to use them.
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How to pay vendors on time without chasing invoices
Late payments hurt supplier relationships. Build a simple routine for receiving, approving, and paying invoices on schedule.
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Accounts payable approval process: A complete guide
A clear approval process prevents duplicate payments and surprises. See how to design one for a small company.
Month-end close
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How to close your books in five days
A faster close starts well before month end. Follow this five-day plan to get clean numbers sooner.
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A month-end close checklist for small businesses
Use this checklist to make sure receipts, accruals, and reconciliations are done before you review the numbers.
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Common month-end mistakes and how to avoid them
Missing receipts and uncoded transactions slow every close. Learn the habits that keep your books clean all month.
Budgeting
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How to build a simple budget for a small business
A simple budget gives you control without a spreadsheet maze. Start with these categories and review them monthly.
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How to fix cash flow problems for your business
Cash flow trouble is easier to solve early. Learn the warning signs and the quick moves that help most.
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Forecasting basics for busy founders
You do not need a finance degree to forecast. Learn a lightweight method good enough to guide real decisions.
Receipt capture
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How to collect receipts from your whole team
Missing receipts are the top cause of a slow close. Set up reminders and habits that make capture automatic.
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What receipts do you actually need to keep?
Not every purchase needs the same paperwork. Learn what to keep, for how long, and the easiest way to store it.
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Photo receipts vs. email receipts: What works best
Both formats have trade-offs. Compare how each fits into a workflow your team will actually follow.
Small business growth
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How a design studio cut expense admin in half
A five-person studio replaced scattered receipts and spreadsheets with one workspace and got hours back every month.
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Why a local retailer moved to the Team Bundle
After outgrowing a shared card, this retailer set up clear limits and now closes each month with confidence.
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From chaos to clarity: A services firm story
See how a growing services firm standardized spend and approvals across three offices in under a month.
Recently published
- ACH vs. wire transfer: Key differences and when to use eachACH transfers move money in batches over the bank network, while wire transfers send funds directly, usually settling the same day for a higher fee.Aug 27
- Expense report software: 8 best picks for small teams in 2026Expense report software combines receipt capture, policy checks, and approvals to keep small teams reimbursed quickly and accurately.Aug 27
- Business credit card financing options: 12 ways to fund growthFinancing options include cards, lines of credit, and invoice advances that help small companies manage cash between payments.Aug 27
- Which business cards report to credit bureaus in 2026?Business cards that report to the bureaus send payment activity to your business file, building credit and strengthening future applications.Aug 27
- How to pay international contractors: 7 best methodsPaying international contractors means choosing a transfer method, collecting the right forms, and classifying workers correctly to avoid penalties.Aug 27
- 8 best month-end close tools for small businesses in 2026Month-end close tools automate reconciliation, accruals, and review checklists so small teams finish faster with fewer errors.Aug 27