Thanks so much Gavinw! This is very useful, I have used Mint before and I totally forgot! I am going to look into it!
I designed the site myself! thank you! took me a while but am pretty happy with it!
Topic summary
Small business owner (off-road parts) seeks ways to track expenses and understand cash flow, noting reports show profit but money feels absent. Constraints include manufacturing costs and running the store as a side hustle, asking whether to use an app or hire help; store link provided.
Recommendation centers on Mint, a personal finance/expense tracking app that integrates with multiple banks, auto-categorizes transactions, and supports budgeting with progress tracking. A curated list of expense tracking software is shared for broader options.
Broader point emphasizes leveraging modern tools and guides across work domains (e.g., email marketing services, proposal templates), though the key actionable item remains adopting an expense tracking tool.
Outcome: Original poster expresses gratitude, recalls prior use of Mint, and plans to revisit it. No decision mentioned about hiring a professional; discussion remains open with next step focused on trying Mint. Compliment on website design noted; OP confirms they designed it themselves.