How to track business expenses without the shoebox
Photo the receipt, note the job, done weekly. If you wait until January, you will forget half -- and pay more tax than you needed to.
By Paul Finn
Wall & floor tiler · 20+ years on the tools · Published
Weekly 15-minute habit
Batch receipts with a cup of tea. Tag fuel, materials, subs, parking.
Job-linked spending
When you know which job ate the margin, you price the next one smarter.
Where Pro Quoter fits
Finance Hub sits next to quotes and invoices so spending is not divorced from the job. Low admin, built by a tradesman -- not another office dashboard.
FAQ
- What counts as a business expense?
- Ask your accountant -- common ones include tools, PPE, insurance, fuel for work travel, and materials.