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PRODUCT DESIGN

The Power of Patience: What 38 Years of Nintendo Golf Teaches Us: Side-by-side image comparing Nintendo's Golf game from 1984 and 2022. The 1984 version on the left shows a pixelated golfer and a top-down course layout with basic graphics and wind indicators. The 2022 version on the right displays a modern, 3D golf course with realistic visuals, a character preparing to swing, a detailed mini-map, and wind speed shown in meters per second. The image illustrates nearly four decades of design and technological evolution in the same game concept.

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The Power of Patience: What 38 Years of Nintendo Golf Teaches Us

What happens when you build the same product for 38 years? You get better. Not overnight. Not viral. Just better. In 1984, Nintendo released Golf. Simple. B...

Apr 16, 2025 | 1 min read

FOUNDER LESSONS

Logo for Receipt-AI.com with a black icon resembling a receipt and cat face, and text stating '#1 Receipt AI App' with five stars, on a soft gradient background.

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7 Lessons Business Taught Me That School Never Did

Business has been my real teacher. While school gave me a foundation, building something from the ground up delivered the hard, practical lessons that shaped me as a founder. Here are 7 truth...

Apr 07, 2025 | 2 min read

BRANDING

Side-by-side comparison of the receipt-ai logo: on the left, the original logo shows a minimalist white cat made of simple geometric shapes, including two circular eyes and a blocky tail, set against a black background. On the right, the Ghibli-style version reimagines the logo as a hand-drawn white cartoon cat with large expressive eyes, soft rounded features, and subtle shading, evoking the warm, whimsical style of Studio Ghibli.

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We Made Our Logo Ghibli 🐈‍⬛

And yes, we used AI. At Receipt-AI, we usually work on tools that make receipts smarter. But one afternoon, we decided to do something different — something just for fun. ...

Mar 31, 2025 | 2 min read

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Receipt-AI.com: IRS Direct Pay Business payment confirmation screen showing that a payment has been submitted

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Every Founder Pays Tuition — Ours Came with a Receipt

Even when you do everything right — you can still pay the price. We received a surprise $10,000 bill from the IRS. They gave us 10 days to respond. After hours on hold, someone finall...

Mar 23, 2025 | 1 min read

MADE IN THE USA

Receipt-AI performance stats: Over 10,003 receipts uploaded, 97% higher productivity, 17,005 minutes saved, and $4.24M+ in total expenses tracked. Helping users save time and money efficiently.

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Receipt-AI: From Idea to 10K+ Receipts

10K+ receipts. Started as an idea—now saving people time and money. Grateful for everyone who trusts us.

Mar 18, 2025 | 1 min read

BUSINESS GROWTH

Stick-figure illustration from the “How Receipt-AI Builds a Great Product: Removing Obstacles to Drive Success” article, showing customers on a boat navigating rocks in a river toward a goal, and then happily reaching the goal without any obstacles.

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How Receipt-AI Builds a Great Product

Yury has been coaching the Receipt-AI team for almost a year. His product knowledge is next level. Every time we talk, he helps us see things differently and pushes us forward. On...

Mar 12, 2025 | 2 min read

STAY IN THE GAME

A team of Navy SEALs emerging from the ocean, fully equipped with tactical gear and weapons, as they move through the water during a mission.

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Receipt-AI: Unstoppable Team

Imagine This: Your hands and feet are bound. You’re thrown into open water. Now swim 300 yards. Sounds impossible? Except Navy SEALs do it. “I can’t swim like this.” “What if ...

Feb 28, 2025 | 1 min read

TIME IS MONEY

The image is from "Receipt-AI", which allows users to manage receipts using AI and SMS. The background is black, creating a sharp contrast for the white and green elements. On the left side, large, bold white text reads "Manage Receipts with AI and SMS." Below this, in a handwritten-style white font, it says "Take a picture and Text," with an arrow pointing to an illustration of a receipt. The receipt illustration is simple, with a heading labeled "RECEIPT," and line items and prices listed below, such as "Pizza - $5.00," "Fettuccine alfredo - $20.00," and a total price at the bottom, all inside a green circular background. On the right side of the image, there is a smartphone displaying a text conversation. The screen shows a photo of a physical receipt from "Punky's" restaurant. The text conversation includes a message saying "Dinner with clients," followed by an automated response saying, "Thank you for the receipt." Overall, the image effectively communicates the concept of using Receipt-AI and SMS to simplify receipt management by capturing and processing receipts via text messages. The inclusion of "Receipt-AI" branding reinforces the service's identity.

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5 Free Tools that Save Time & Money (Steal These)

I run Receipt-AI, and I’m all about working smarter, and harder. These 5 free tools help me move faster and get more done. If you’re building anything online, they’ll do the same for you....

Feb 23, 2025 | 2 min read

LONG TERM SUCCESS

Sometimes you need patience and the long game to see the bigger picture. My brother, Zhicheng Peng, runs an LED light company. (深圳市成杰照明有限公司)

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The Power of Playing the Long Game in Business

My little brother built an LED light company from scratch. Every visit, we’d talk business. Last time, I told him I was cutting our lowest pricing tier. "Too much effort upfront, not enough payoff...

Feb 17, 2025 | 1 min read

BUSINESS STRATEGY

The image is from "Receipt-AI", which allows users to manage receipts using AI and SMS. The background is black, creating a sharp contrast for the white and green elements. On the left side, large, bold white text reads "Manage Receipts with AI and SMS." Below this, in a handwritten-style white font, it says "Take a picture and Text," with an arrow pointing to an illustration of a receipt. The receipt illustration is simple, with a heading labeled "RECEIPT," and line items and prices listed below, such as "Pizza - $5.00," "Fettuccine alfredo - $20.00," and a total price at the bottom, all inside a green circular background. On the right side of the image, there is a smartphone displaying a text conversation. The screen shows a photo of a physical receipt from "Punky's" restaurant. The text conversation includes a message saying "Dinner with clients," followed by an automated response saying, "Thank you for the receipt." Overall, the image effectively communicates the concept of using Receipt-AI and SMS to simplify receipt management by capturing and processing receipts via text messages. The inclusion of "Receipt-AI" branding reinforces the service's identity.

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DeepSeek vs OpenAI: Which One Are You Betting On?

Deepseek or OpenAI? When I was a kid, I learned British English. Rubber vs. Eraser Colour or Color? I still remember my teacher telling me, “Don’t dodge!”—because, apparently, Americans don’t sa...

Jan 30, 2025 | 1 min read

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Founders of Receipt AI explaining why saying no to unnecessary meetings helps focus on building and improving their AI-powered expense management solution.

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Why We Don’t Take Every Meeting (And Neither Should You)

We canceled a prospect’s meeting. Here’s why. I know what you’re thinking: 
"You’re a startup. Don’t you need to talk to everyone?" No. When booking a demo, we ask for three simple things: 1. N...

Jan 27, 2025 | 1 min read

STARTUP

Screenshot of a tweet from Queenie Peng, founder of Receipt-AI, stating 'Responsibility is the core of greatness,' emphasizing leadership and accountability.

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Responsibility is the Core of Greatness

Own your actions. That makes you an adult. Own your team’s actions. That makes you a leader. Own everything—the wins, the losses, the results. That’s leadership. No excuses. No b...

Jan 21, 2025 | 1 min read

FAST DECISION-MAKING

Hand holding a bold red and gold emblem symbolizing speed and action, reflecting Receipt-AI's 'Speed Over Perfection' approach to streamlining expense management.

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Speed Over Perfection: Why Taking Action Now is the Only Shortcut

Speed beats perfection. Every. Single. Time. While competitors spend weeks debating whether to A/B test the color of a button, we’ve already changed it, shipped it, and started learning...

Jan 21, 2025 | 1 min read

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Open laptop on a wooden table in a cozy cafĂŠ, displaying a webpage about managing receipts with AI and SMS for traveling teams. A coffee cup sits nearby, surrounded by plants and warm lighting.

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3 Game-Changing Lessons to Build a Better Business

Building a business is hard. Here are 3 lessons I learned that’ll save you time and money: 1. Instead of a white lie, tell the white truth. Honesty matters. A little discomfort up front...

Jan 21, 2025 | 1 min read

STARTUP

Founders of Receipt-AI.com: Ian Heraty and Queenie Peng

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One Idea Can Change Everything

Think Every Problem's Been Solved? Think Again. Ideas don’t just happen—they’re built. It starts with seeing a problem and doing something about it. Ian Heraty and I keep an idea book. Every idea...

Dec 24, 2024 | 1 min read

CHICAGO STARTUP

Standing in front of the Berkshire Hathaway building—a reminder of the long-term value and strategic thinking we are aiming for.

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Why Black Friday Don’t Work for B2B: Lessons from Receipt-AI

Last Thanksgiving, I ran an experiment with pricing for Receipt-AI. We did a 1-week Black Friday sale. Here's what happened: First, no matter how long the sale lasts, people still wait until the la...

Dec 13, 2024 | 1 min read

AI RECEIPT SCANNER

Signup form for Receipt-AI with a success message, email input field, and call-to-action button saying 'Start texting receipts.' The page also features accolades like '#1 Receipt AI App' and 'Intuit QuickBooks' with star ratings below.

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Proof We’re Building Something That Matters

Big problems = Big progress. Since launching One-Click Reconciliation, we’ve been under attack. 🚨 Bots are flooding Receipt-AI with fake emails, lowering our domain rating, and trig...

Dec 09, 2024 | 1 min read

CELEBRATE SMALL WINS

Two hands meeting in a high-five during a public event, symbolizing achievement and success, representing the milestone: 'Receipt-AI: $3.3 Million in Receipts Processed.

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Receipt-AI: $3.3 millions in receipts processed

Receipt-AI just hit $3.3M in receipts processed. First $1M? Took us a year. Next $2M? Six months. The lesson: Listen to your users. Iterate. Repeat.

Nov 30, 2024 | 1 min read

STARTUP

Receipt-AI Logo: Turkey :) A ginger and white cat is lying on its back, sunbathing on a concrete pathway near a wooden fence and some green plants with variegated leaves. The scene appears to be in a backyard with green grass in the foreground.

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Exciting Updates Coming Soon!

Exciting updates on November 6, 2024: Receipt-AI has been available for One-Click Reconciliation in QuickBooks and Xero. Introducing One-Click Reconciliation Every feature we build and every impro...

Sep 15, 2024 | 1 min read

START UP

The Growth and the Pain: Founders of Receipt-AI.com, Queenie Peng and Ian Heraty, at 41st Street Beach in Chicago. July 27, 2024.

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The Growth and the Pain

Founders of Receipt-AI, Queenie Peng and Ian Heraty, at 41st Street Beach in Chicago. July 27, 2024. One thing I didn’t realize before starting a business is the amount of growth and pain that co...

Jul 30, 2024 | 1 min read

CONTINUOUS LEARNING

This is the image of trees growing from small to big, showing the stages of growth from a sapling to a full-grown tree. This image symbolizes time, patience, and natural development process, much like the journey with Receipt-AI.

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Growing with Receipt-AI

I get asked a lot about how to create content on LinkedIn. The truth is that you have to invest in yourself like you would in a long-term stock. The difference is: Your returns are limitless. I...

Jul 12, 2024 | 1 min read

RECEIPT AI

A person wearing a dark t-shirt smiles while looking at their smartphone. A speech bubble next to the phone displays a five-star rating, symbolizing a positive review. The background features a red brick building, indicating the positive feedback for the innovative expense management solution.

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Receipt-AI earns 5-Star Review on G2

5 star review for Receipt-AI on G2. We are thrilled to announce that Receipt-AI has received its first 5-star review on G2. We're grateful for this review and excited to see Receipt-AI making a ...

Jun 25, 2024 | 2 min read

START UP

Map of the Shenzhen metro system, highlighting various lines and connections. Key lines include the Luobao Line (green), Shekou Line (orange), Longgang Line (blue), and Huanzhong Line (brown). Major stations such as Shenzhen North Station, Futian, and Hongshuwan are shown, along with links to Hong Kong. The map details the extensive network connecting shopping centers, business districts, and neighborhoods across the city, emphasizing the city's integrated and efficient public transport system.

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From Chicago to Shenzhen: What can we learn from China?

It's been a while since our last trip to China, and we were amazed by how much it has changed. I’d like to share some of the surprising and interesting things we experienced during our visit. 1....

Jun 13, 2024 | 4 min read

TRAVELING TEAMS

Receipt-AI: Manage Receipts with AI and SMS for Busy Traveling Teams. The image shows a banner with the text 'Manage Receipts with AI and SMS' and a phone screen capturing a receipt. Instructions say 'Take a picture and Text,' illustrating the process of capturing a receipt image and sending it via SMS. The top of the image has the text 'Launched on Peerlist spotlight' with a laurel wreath design. The Receipt-AI logo is displayed below with the tagline 'Manage Receipts with AI and SMS for Busy Traveling Teams.'

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Receipt-AI is featured on Peerlist

🎉 Receipt-AI on Peerlist. Staff Pick of the Week. We are excited to announce the launch of Receipt-AI on Peerlist! As a startup dedicated to tracking receipts efficiently, we cater specifically t...

Jun 03, 2024 | 2 min read

PRODUCT LAUNCH

Screenshot of Receipt-AI product page on Product Hunt, highlighting features such as managing receipts with AI and SMS for busy traveling teams, convenient management options via SMS, email, drag and drop, and simplified reconciliation with QuickBooks and Xero. The page includes the product's description, upvotes, and user icons representing supporters and categories like Fintech, SaaS, and Finance.

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Receipt-AI is Featured on Product Hunt today!

* Receipt-AI on Product Hunt. One year ago, we introduced Receipt-AI to the market. Today, we launched Receipt-AI on product hunt. Here are 6 key lessons I have learned along the way. ...

May 15, 2024 | 2 min read

RECEIPT AI

An infographic displaying key metrics of a productivity tool. It reads: '2768+ Receipts Uploaded,' indicating the number of receipts processed by the software. '97% Higher Productivity,' suggesting a significant improvement in efficiency for users. '4705.6 Minutes Saved,' quantifying the time saved using the tool. And '$1,083,952+ Total Expenses,' representing the amount of expenses managed through Receipt-AI.com.

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We've hit $1 million in total expenses in Receipt-AI

We've hit $1 million in total expenses in Receipt-AI 🙌 Nothing makes me happier than creating a product that people enjoy using. We understand that tracking receipts is a major pain point for ma...

Apr 20, 2024 | 1 min read

RECEIPT AI

An image depicting a drawn lightbulb with radiant lines, symbolizing the concept of a breakthrough idea, which relates to Receipt-AI's recognition by Postmark for its creative solution.

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🎉 Receipt-AI is Featured by Postmark

We're delighted to announce that Receipt-AI has been featured by Postmark, a leader in email delivery services. We always value simplicity of thought and focus on our customers. This recognitio...

Mar 15, 2024 | 1 min read

START UP

A cork bulletin board covered with various colorful sticky notes, lined and grid paper, each held up by multicolored push pins. A prominent yellow sticky note in the center with the phrase 'MAKE THINGS HAPPEN' in bold black handwriting stands out, symbolizing a call to action amidst a multitude of tasks or ideas. At Receipt-AI, we are aiming to build a business that will last 100 years.

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Are we raising capital for Receipt-AI?

Are we raising capital? Every day, we are getting emails from incubators and investors asking the same question about Receipt-AI. We are not. Although we aren’t against the idea of raising, in ...

Jan 24, 2024 | 1 min read

START UP

Why Receipt-AI works with QuickBooks: An image showing a tablet with a display of analytics data, including a pie chart and graphs indicating visitor and traffic statistics, resting on a wooden desk next to a pen, a smartphone, and a cup of coffee in the background. This suggests a productive work environment where Receipt-AI can enhance QuickBooks accounting tasks with similar efficiency and organization.

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Why Receipt-AI works with QuickBooks

When we decided to integrate Receipt-AI into the QuickBooks store in July, I had no idea if it would work. It wasn’t until last Tuesday that I received a customer phone call from them, we were so...

Dec 17, 2023 | 1 min read

WE HAVE THE RECEIPTS

Partnerships with QuickBooks Store:Visual metaphor representing the dynamic and celebratory nature of new partnerships, depicted by a person joyfully causing an explosion of colorful confetti from an open book, symbolizing the innovative and exciting opportunities that arise from collaborations between Receipt-AI and QuickBooks Store.

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Receipt-AI is Now Officially Available on the QuickBooks Store

We began working on getting our product to the QuickBooks store on July 3rd. Just last Friday, we got great news from Intuit: Receipt-AI is now on the QuickBooks App Store! 🎉🚀🙌 Visit Receipt-AI ...

Nov 06, 2023 | 1 min read

STARTUP

First time vs Many many times: The first time I went skiing. I was trying hard not to fall off the chairlift.

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First time vs Many many times

The first time we went skiing. I was trying hard not to fall off the chairlift. Ian Heraty and Queenie Peng, founders of Receipt-AI. When we quit our job and started Big Green Company three years...

Oct 28, 2023 | 2 min read

QUICKBOOKS RECEIPT SCANNER

A diverse group of four people, two men and two women, smiling and fist-bumping in a lush greenhouse setting. The man on the left is wearing a light blue shirt, the man next to him is wearing glasses and a yellow jacket, the woman next to him has dreadlocks and is wearing a pink dress, and the woman on the right has braided hair. They are surrounded by large green plants and appear to be celebrating the news that Receipt-AI is now available on the QuickBooks store.

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Partnerships with QuickBooks

Since November 3rd, 2023, Receipt-AI has been available in the QuickBooks store. Visit Receipt-AI on QuickBooks store: [] How to Upload Receipts to QuickBooks? 1. Connect to your QuickBooks acco...

Oct 24, 2023 | 2 min read

START UP

Receipt-AI lucky 888 receipts: A graphical representation showcasing key metrics from Receipt-AI: Over 888 receipts uploaded, a 97% increase in productivity, 1509.6 minutes saved, and over $181,861 in total expenses tracked.

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From Humble Beginnings to Community Accomplishments

From our humble start with 88 receipts on May 1st to a solid 888 today, it's been quite the journey. Major props to our awesome community. Your trust and push are the real fuel here. Let's continue...

Oct 18, 2023 | 1 min read

BEST RECEIPT APP

As of today, Receipt-AI has reached a milestone of 100k in total expenses: A snapshot of key performance indicators from Receipt-AI displayed on a smartphone screen, indicating a milestone achievement. It shows '549+' receipts uploaded, '97%' indicating higher productivity, '933.3' minutes saved, and a significant amount of 'over $104,640+' in total expenses processed. Receipt-AI is a receipt management tool with AI and SMS.

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As of today, Receipt-AI has reached a milestone of 100k in total expenses

Receipt-AI is a receipt management tool using AI, Email and SMS. Chicago IL, September 22nd – Receipt-AI, Big Green Company, a leading AI solution for receipt tracking, today announced that it h...

Sep 23, 2023 | 2 min read

START UP

Hollywood and Silicon Valley: An image featuring a sloth behind the wheel of a car, with a colorful, blurry background indicating a lively setting. A person's hand is holding a smartphone, taking a picture of the sloth. The word 'TRAILER' in bold white letters with an 'HD' sign indicates this is a high-definition movie trailer. The scene suggests a comedic or family-friendly movie, blending elements of Hollywood storytelling with likely digital enhancements from Silicon Valley technology.

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Hollywood and Silicon Valley

Click to watch Slotherhouse Trailer Cady Lanigan, a story of a girl making her way in Hollywood. Like many young girls there, she's blonde, she's funny, and she excels at networking. I first ...

Aug 31, 2023 | 2 min read

STARTUP

Two tigers cannot share the same mountain: Two tigers in a snowy landscape, with one appearing to nuzzle or communicate with the other, symbolizing the concept of collaboration with a need for defined leadership roles.

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Two tigers cannot share the same mountain

I've known my co-founder for 11 years. Despite our long-standing, laid-back relationship, we often face challenges when making business decisions. Here's what we've discovered. Two tigers canno...

Aug 11, 2023 | 2 min read

RECEIPT AI

Why do we start Receipt-AI? Queenie Peng and Ian Heraty, founders of Receipt-AI, in front of The Bean in Chicago, Illinois.

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Why do we start Receipt-AI?

Hi, my name is Queenie Peng. Co-founder of Receipt-AI. I’m from Shenzhen, China, a modern city with a population of 17 million. 7 years ago, I came to Chicago. 4 years later, I founded Big Green Co...

Jul 29, 2023 | 4 min read

START UP

Receipt-AI From Free Trial to Paid Trial: A colorful illustration depicting a tree with branches and leaves, where each leaf is replaced with a brightly colored bubble containing key business concepts such as 'GOALS,' 'TEAM,' 'IDEAS,' 'STRATEGY,' 'MARKETING,' 'PERFORMANCE,' 'BUSINESS,' 'COMPETITION,' and 'PLAN.' This represents a vibrant ecosystem of business strategies and elements essential for growth and success, aligning with the transition from a free trial phase to a committed, paid engagement.

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From Free Trial to Paid Trial

Since launching Receipt-AI in May, we initially offered only yearly subscriptions. However, we realized that potential users might prefer to try it out before committing to a year-long subscriptio...

Jun 29, 2023 | 2 min read

BEST RECEIPT APP

The image is from "Receipt-AI", which allows users to manage receipts using AI and SMS. The background is black, creating a sharp contrast for the white and green elements. On the left side, large, bold white text reads "Manage Receipts with AI and SMS." Below this, in a handwritten-style white font, it says "Take a picture and Text," with an arrow pointing to an illustration of a receipt. The receipt illustration is simple, with a heading labeled "RECEIPT," and line items and prices listed below, such as "Pizza - $5.00," "Fettuccine alfredo - $20.00," and a total price at the bottom, all inside a green circular background. On the right side of the image, there is a smartphone displaying a text conversation. The screen shows a photo of a physical receipt from "Punky's" restaurant. The text conversation includes a message saying "Dinner with clients," followed by an automated response saying, "Thank you for the receipt." Overall, the image effectively communicates the concept of using Receipt-AI and SMS to simplify receipt management by capturing and processing receipts via text messages. The inclusion of "Receipt-AI" branding reinforces the service's identity.

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Receipt-AI: Take a picture and text

We are tired of storing receipts in the wallet, uploading them later to our accounting software. So we built a nice product Receipt-AI. How does Receipt-AI work? Every time we get a receipt, we...

Jun 29, 2023 | 1 min read
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