Nick Beyer didn’t set out with a grand plan to start a business. He was excelling in corporate sales and had established a strong career. But something kept tugging at him. He wanted to create a business that felt closer to home and more rooted in his community. That desire eventually led him to launch Neat Commercial Cleaning, a janitorial service based in Northwest Arkansas.
“I loved my time in the corporate world,” Nick said. “But I wanted to do something more local. Something that served people where I live.”
That simple idea turned into something real. Neat Commercial Cleaning has been operating for over a year, serving commercial properties throughout Northwest Arkansas. The region is experiencing rapid growth, fueled in part by major institutions like Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Such expansion means more businesses, more buildings, and a growing demand for reliable commercial cleaning services. Nick saw the opportunity and stepped in to meet it.
Behind the Cleaning Business
Neat is strictly a business-to-business company. The team works after hours, cleaning offices and workspaces, emptying trash, restocking supplies, and making sure each location is ready for the next workday.
“Janitorial work is really our specialty,” Nick said. “The work itself is straightforward, but building a team that shows up and takes pride in the job is the hard part.”
That’s where the business gets personal. Staffing is often the biggest challenge, but for Nick, it’s also the most meaningful.
“I’ve hired people who are paying off debt, trying to catch up on bills, or just looking to earn a little extra,” he said. “Most of our staff already work full-time jobs and come in at night for a second shift.”
The team is a mix of people from all different walks of life. For many of them, this work makes a real difference.
“It feels good to know we’re helping people stay afloat or reach a goal,” Nick said. “That’s what makes this all worth it.”
Finding the Right Financial Tools
When Nick started the business, he leaned on the relationships he had built over time. One of those was with his longtime bank, Generations Bank.
“They’re great people. I’ve known them most of my life,” he said. “When I was getting the business off the ground, they recommended I look into FINSYNC.”
Nick had already been researching tools like QuickBooks and Xero. But FINSYNC stood out.
“What really caught my attention was the customer support,” Nick said. “I had a demo call with someone in Georgia. Not a robot. Just a real person I could talk to.”
That kind of support matters when you’re running a business.
“I wanted to understand the numbers myself before handing anything off to a CPA,” he said. “FINSYNC gave me the confidence to do that. If something wasn’t clear, I could pick up the phone and talk to someone who actually understood what I needed.”
That personal connection helped Nick stay on top of his finances and gave him peace of mind as the business started to grow.
Advice for New Entrepreneurs
When asked what advice he’d give to someone thinking about starting a business, Nick didn’t hesitate.
“Just start,” he said. “It doesn’t have to be perfect. You don’t need a brand-new idea. You just need to take the first step.”
Nick and his business partner also host a local podcast where they interview entrepreneurs who have scaled their businesses. The biggest pattern they have observed is that most of those people did not wait until everything was in place. They took action, figured things out as they went, and learned from real experience.
“You’re going to learn more by doing than you ever will by researching,” Nick said. “Experience is the best teacher.”
For Nick, starting Neat Commercial Cleaning wasn’t just about building something for himself. It was about creating jobs, serving the community, and investing in something meaningful. With support from his local bank and easy-to-use tools from FINSYNC, he was able to stay focused on what mattered most.
“You don’t have to figure it all out on your own,” he said. “But you do have to begin.”