Lapsewise Blog

Renewal & expiry guides

How to track everything that expires, certificates, contracts, grants and more, so nothing slips through. Practical, no fluff.

10 posts

Certifications

Food Handler Card Expiry: How to Track It [2026]

Learn how to track food handler card expiry dates across a team, using a free spreadsheet first and a dedicated certificate tracker when you need it.

Aug 12, 202610 min read

Guides

Certificate Expiry Tracking: What Reddit Says

What Reddit says about certificate expiry tracking: two problems, two different tools, and where Lapsewise fits for business certs and compliance dates.

Aug 4, 20262 min read

Guides

Expiration Reminder Software: What Reddit Says

What Reddit's r/sysadmin and r/msp users say about expiration reminder software: real tools discussed, common frustrations, and where Lapsewise fits.

Aug 1, 20262 min read

Guides

The Hidden Cost of One-Person Renewal Tracking [2026]

When one person owns every renewal date, one absence can create a missed deadline, unwanted auto-renewal, or lapsed certificate. Here's the safer fix.

Jul 17, 202610 min read

Guides

When a Business Certification Lapses: The Real Cost [2026]

A lapsed certification doesn't just mean paperwork. Here's what really happens - lost contracts, trading gaps, re-audit costs - and how to prevent it.

Jul 10, 202610 min read

Guides

Why Renewal Reminders Fail (and How to Fix It)

Calendar alerts fire too late. The one person who knew leaves. And a missed renewal costs thousands. Here's what really goes wrong and how to fix it.

Jul 3, 202611 min read

Certifications

How to Track ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 Certification Expiry [2026]

ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 run on strict 3-year cycles with annual surveillance audits. Here's how to track every deadline so your certification never lapses.

Jul 1, 202611 min read

Comparison

Spreadsheet vs Renewal Tracker: When to Switch [2026]

Still tracking renewals in Excel? Honest comparison of spreadsheets, calendar reminders, and dedicated trackers - and when it's worth switching.

Jun 30, 202611 min read

Certifications

How to Track Certificate Expiry Dates (Free Method) [2026]

Stop missing certification renewals. Here's a free way to track certificate expiry dates, plus when a real tracker with reminders pays off.

Jun 27, 20269 min read

Use Cases

7 Things That Quietly Lapse and Cost You Money [2026]

From insurance gaps to ISO certs, these 7 business dates slip through the cracks every year - and the cost is higher than you'd expect.

Jun 27, 202611 min read