Building ExpiryGuard — Never miss a license renewal again. Automatically.

The Problem Small business owners and operations managers juggle dozens of licenses, permits, certifications, and insurance policies—each with different renewal dates. Right now, most rely on sticky notes, Google Drive folders, or spreadsheets, which means critical deadlines slip through the cracks. Missing a food handler cert or health permit renewal isn't just embarrassing; it can shut down operations, trigger fines, or create legal liability. What I'm Thinking of Building ExpiryGuard is a lightweight compliance tracker that ingests all your documents (license name, expiry date, responsible person), then automatically sends reminders 60, 30, and 7 days before expiry to the right team members via email or Slack. It also generates a live, color-coded dashboard and exportable compliance reports so you can prove your licenses are current—no spreadsheet hunting during an audit or client inspection. Who It's For Operations managers and owners at food service (catering, QSR, ghost kitchens,