SMBRegs vs DIY Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets feel free, but the hidden cost is your time, your accuracy, and your peace of mind.
SMBRegs
$25/mo
Structured. Monitored. Guided.
- ✓ Catalog-backed checklist with official links
- ✓ Deadline alerts
- ✓ Step-by-step guidance
- ✓ 5-minute setup
DIY Spreadsheets
“Free”
Manual. Outdated. Error-prone.
- ✗ Manual research and updates
- ✗ No alerts or reminders
- ✗ Easy to miss requirements
- ✗ Hours to set up and maintain
Feature Comparison
SMBRegs uses a curated regulation catalog plus separate monitored update feeds. Those feeds are signals, not automatic rewrites of every requirement summary.
| Feature | SMBRegs | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory updates | Monitored update signals + reminders | Manual research required |
| Deadline alerts | Email/SMS reminders on supported plans | Hope you remember to check |
| Accuracy posture | Catalog-backed summaries with official links | Only as good as last update |
| Multi-state tracking | Built-in, organized | One tab per state (if you are diligent) |
| Time to set up | 5 minutes | Hours to days of research |
| Ongoing maintenance | Lower manual overhead, but still verify important changes | Constant manual updates |
| Error risk | Lower with guided workflows | High; manual data entry |
| Cost | $25/mo | "Free" (but your time is not) |
| Guided next steps | Yes, step-by-step | No |
The Real Cost of Spreadsheets
10+
Hours per month spent researching and updating
$500+
Monthly cost of your time (at $50/hr)
High
Risk of missing a deadline or requirement
Ditch the spreadsheet
Your time is worth more than manual compliance tracking. Let SMBRegs handle it for $25/mo.
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