Blog
Notes from the field.
Ideas and practical thinking on field sales, field service and the software around them.
How-to
How to Create an IRS-Compliant Mileage Log in United States
An IRS compliant mileage log is a driving record that captures the business details the IRS expects to see if your company ever needs to support a.
· 12 min read
Guides
Accountable Plan Mileage Reimbursement in United States: Rules, Setup, and Policy Tips
Accountable plan mileage reimbursement in United States means paying employees back for business driving under an IRS-compliant reimbursement policy.
· 12 min read
Comparisons
FAVR vs IRS Standard Mileage Rate in United States: Which Reimbursement Method Fits Your Business?
FAVR and the IRS standard mileage rate are two legal ways to reimburse employees for business driving in the United States. The best fit depends on.
· 12 min read
Comparisons
Best Mileage Reimbursement Software for Small Businesses in United States
The best mileage reimbursement software for small businesses in United States helps you track business miles accurately, apply a clear reimbursement.
· 12 min read
How-to
How to Reimburse Employees for Mileage in United States
Reimbursing employees for mileage in the United States usually means paying them for business miles driven in a personal vehicle. The simplest.
· 12 min read
Guides
IRS Mileage Rate 2026 in United States: How Businesses Should Track and Reimburse Mileage
The IRS mileage rate 2026 is the standard mileage rate the IRS allows businesses to use for valuing vehicle use for tax and reimbursement purposes in.
· 12 min read
Guides
Practical guides
Planning · 6 min read
Planning a field day that actually works
How to assign visits, set time windows and leave room for the unexpected.
Read guide →Rollout · 5 min read
Rolling out GPS check-in with your team's trust
Explain what's collected, why, and who sees it — before day one.
Read guide →Field practice · 4 min read
Writing visit notes someone else can use
A simple format for notes that help the next visit, not just today's report.
Read guide →Distribution · 6 min read
Primary vs secondary sales, explained
What primary and secondary sales mean, how they differ, and why secondary sales are harder to see.
Read guide →Planning · 5 min read
What a beat plan is and how to build one
A beat plan is a repeatable route of outlet visits. How to design one that covers the right accounts.
Read guide →Reporting · 5 min read
Daily sales reporting (DSR) for field teams
What a daily sales report is, what to capture, and how to stop reps retyping the day every evening.
Read guide →Basics · 5 min read
Field sales vs inside sales
How field sales and inside sales differ, what each does best, and why many teams run both.
Read guide →Planning · 5 min read
Planning a permanent journey plan (PJP)
A PJP is a fixed, repeating schedule of customer visits — how to build one that balances coverage and travel.
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