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Practical advice on managing company equipment, from offboarding checklists to warranty claims. Written for founders and office managers, not IT departments.
Earlier posts
Guide6 min read
How to Track Equipment for a Remote Team
Remote and hybrid staff are 17% more likely to keep company equipment. What to record, how to hand over by post, and how to get it back when someone leaves.
Comparison7 min read
AssetJay vs BlueTally
AssetJay and BlueTally both track assets for small teams, but they solve different problems. Compare features, pricing, and workflows to find your fit.
Guide8 min read
Asset Tracking for Small Business (2026)
Asset tracking software for small businesses: compare the top tools, what to track, and how to choose based on your budget and team size.
Guide7 min read
When Spreadsheets Stop Working for Equipment
Spreadsheets work fine for tracking 25 assets. At 50, errors compound and equipment goes missing. A diagnostic guide to knowing when to switch.
Guide8 min read
Equipment Policy Template for Small Companies
A practical equipment policy template for growing teams. Covers ownership, acceptable use, damage, returns, and remote work. Adapt it in 30 minutes.
Guide8 min read
When an Employee Won't Return Equipment
Practical steps for recovering unreturned company equipment from a former employee. What to do now, the legal options, and how to prevent it next time.
Guide8 min read
New Hire Equipment Checklist
A practical checklist for outfitting new employees with equipment. Covers hardware, software, remote workers, and how to track what you gave them.
Guide7 min read
Employee Equipment Agreement Guide
A practical guide to employee equipment agreements for small businesses. What to include, a free template to adapt, and when to start using one.
Guide5 min read
Managing Equipment with Claude AI
AssetJay now has an MCP server. Connect Claude Desktop, scan Gmail for equipment purchases, and watch your inventory build itself.
Guide6 min read
Equipment Checkout Systems
How to track shared equipment that moves between people. From clipboards to spreadsheets to dedicated tools, and when each level makes sense.
Guide6 min read
How to Run an Equipment Audit in Under an Hour
A step-by-step guide to auditing your company equipment. Walk the office, check the list, fix the gaps. Takes 30-60 minutes quarterly.
Guide7 min read
Laptop Refresh Cycles: A 3-Year Policy
A practical laptop refresh policy for IT and ops teams. Covers 3, 4, and 5-year cycles, replacement triggers, and how to budget per device.
Guide7 min read
Why Equipment Tracking Starts Before Offboarding
71% of HR pros report unreturned equipment. The average cost is $2,000 per person. Here is why tracking needs to start before someone gives notice.
Guide7 min read
Track Equipment Without an IT Department
A 6-step guide to building an equipment tracking system when nobody on your team is in IT. From building your first asset list to making it a habit.
Comparison7 min read
Best Asset Management Without IT
Most asset management software is built for IT teams. These tools are built for everyone else. A guide for founders, office managers, and ops leads.
Comparison7 min read
Best Free IT Asset Management (2026)
Free IT asset management tools compared. What each tool does well, where it falls short, and which is best for a small business team.
Comparison8 min read
Equipment Tracking for Small Teams (2026)
7 equipment tracking tools reviewed for small teams. Honest assessments of pricing, setup, and who each tool is actually built for.
Comparison7 min read
AssetJay vs Itemit
Itemit offers RFID, GPS, and offline mobile. AssetJay offers AI receipts, warranty alerts, and offboarding. Compare features, pricing, and fit.
Comparison7 min read
AssetJay vs EZOfficeInventory
EZOfficeInventory has maintenance and work orders. AssetJay has AI receipts and offboarding. Compare features, pricing, and who each is built for.
Comparison8 min read
AssetJay vs Asset Panda
Asset Panda is quote-only and aimed at mid-size IT teams. AssetJay is $24.99/month for small teams without IT. Here's how they compare.
Comparison7 min read
AssetJay vs Sortly
Sortly is a visual inventory tool for any industry. AssetJay is built for company equipment. Compare features, pricing, and which fits your small team.
Comparison7 min read
AssetJay vs Shelf.nu
Shelf.nu is open-source with bookings, GPS, and self-hosting. AssetJay is simple equipment tracking for small teams. Compare features, pricing, and fit.
Comparison8 min read
AssetJay vs Snipe-IT
AssetJay vs Snipe-IT compared on features, pricing, and setup. Find out which is the better fit for small teams without a dedicated IT department.
Guide6 min read
IT Asset Register Template
A practical guide to building an IT asset register for your small business. What fields to track, common mistakes, and when to move beyond a template.
Guide6 min read
How to Track Employee Equipment
A practical guide to tracking who has what equipment in your business. Covers assignment models, remote workers, and equipment return at offboarding.
Comparison8 min read
AssetJay vs Spreadsheets
Still tracking company equipment in Google Sheets or Excel? Here's an honest comparison of spreadsheets vs AssetJay and when it's time to switch.
Guide6 min read
Equipment Documentation for Insurance
What insurers need to see after a theft or disaster, and how to build an equipment documentation system before you ever need to make a claim.
Guide7 min read
Equipment Offboarding Checklist
A practical equipment return checklist for small businesses. Covers laptops, monitors, access cards, and software licences so nothing slips through.
Guide6 min read
Track Equipment Without a Spreadsheet
Outgrown the Google Sheet? Here is when a spreadsheet stops working for equipment tracking, the warning signs to watch for, and what to use instead.
Guide5 min read
Warranty Claims for Company Equipment
Step-by-step guide to filing warranty claims for company equipment. Find receipts, check coverage, and avoid paying full price for replacements.
Guide5 min read
QR Code Asset Labels for Small Offices
Why QR code asset labels matter and how to set them up. Covers label printers, Avery sheets, and the best spots to place them in a small office.
Guide6 min read
Equipment Management for Small Business
From missing receipts to offboarding gaps: five practical equipment management lessons that small business owners learn the hard way.
Guide5 min read
Why I Created AssetJay
I ran a smart home company with 25 people and hundreds of IoT devices. We had no idea what we owned. So I built the tool I wished existed.