Petty for business / More than unpaid invoices
Your business.
Their mess.
Get Petty.
Unpaid invoices. A vendor who won’t refund you. Damage to your equipment. Your business can use Petty to start a case and pursue a resolution, without figuring out every step from scratch.
For contractors, freelancers, retailers, and businesses like yours.
Small claims.
Real platform experience.
Business disputes & demand letters
Handle the dispute.
Get back to business.
You did the work. You paid for the order. You held up your end. When someone else doesn’t, Petty helps your business take the next step. Start with what happened and what you want resolved.
Unpaid invoice or another dispute?
Start your case here.
Explain what happened, bring your records, and prepare a demand you can review before sending. The same starting point works for unpaid work, refunds, property damage, and more.
Start a caseNo QuickBooks connection needed.
What businesses bring to Petty
More ways
to stand up for
your business.
Retailers, trucking companies, beauty businesses, rental operators, insurance agencies, music publishers, and online businesses have brought disputes to Petty, alongside contractors and freelancers.
Explore examples based on the types of disputes customers have reported. Names and identifying details are omitted.
Based on customer reports / Not a verified outcome
Job finished. Final payment missing.
Contractors, agencies, cleaners, and repair businesses use Petty to pursue unpaid work. Other business disputes involve repayment of contractor advances or commission chargebacks.
The records to bringPut the scope, completed work, and outstanding balance into a clear demand for payment.
How Petty works for your business
From “this isn’t right” to “here’s my case.”
A formal demand is a step forward. A lawsuit is a separate decision. You stay in control of what happens next.
01 / Put the facts in order.
Describe what happened, who is involved, and the resolution you want. Gather agreements, statements, photos, messages, or other records that support your account.
02 / Review. Then choose to send.
Prepare a demand explaining your dispute and the remedy you are seeking. Review the details, recipient, and applicable price before approving sending. Starting a case alone does not contact anyone.
03 / Consider court separately.
If the dispute remains unresolved, consider small claims only where your business, claim, and requested remedy are eligible. Some disputes require another forum or legal advice. Court fees and appearance rules vary; filing is not automatic.
A little prep. A clearer case.
Bring the receipts.
The actual ones.
You do not need a perfectly written legal argument to begin. Start with the details you know and the records that back them up.
- Who is involvedThe correct person or business name and contact information.
- What happened and what was agreedContracts, order details, policies, or messages confirming terms.
- What it cost your businessInvoices, bank statements, repair estimates, photos, and records supporting the amount you seek.
- What you tried and what you wantRefund requests, appeals, replies, and the resolution you are seeking.
Do I need QuickBooks to start an unpaid-invoice case?
No. Your business can start an unpaid-invoice case with Petty today by entering the details and adding supporting records. Petty Collect is the upcoming Intuit QuickBooks Online integration, designed to make starting those same cases easier by bringing in invoice details.
How can PettyLawsuit help with a business dispute?
PettyLawsuit helps businesses organize dispute details, gather supporting records, and prepare a demand letter for review before sending. Businesses use Petty for unpaid work, vendor refunds, property damage, disputed charges, and broken agreements. Small claims can be a separate next step when the business and claim qualify.
What should a business demand letter include?
Include the parties' names, what was agreed, what happened, the amount or remedy requested, supporting records, and a deadline for a response. Contracts, invoices, receipts, photos, and messages can help explain the dispute clearly.
What records should I gather for a business dispute?
Gather the agreement, invoices or payment receipts, correspondence, and evidence of the loss. For damaged equipment, include photos and repair estimates. For vendor refunds, include the order, delivery records, and refund requests.
Is Petty only for collecting unpaid invoices?
No. Unpaid invoices are one reason businesses use Petty. You can also start a case for vendor refunds, damaged property and equipment, disputed charges, rental disputes, and other broken agreements. Customer reports also include reputation, platform-account, and intellectual-property disputes. The available legal options depend on your situation.
Can my business start a case today?
Yes. Start a case now for an unpaid invoice or another business dispute. Enter what happened, what you are owed or seeking, and the records that support your case. You do not need QuickBooks or an accounting integration to use Petty.
What is Petty Collect?
Petty Collect is our upcoming Intuit QuickBooks Online integration. It is being built to bring invoice details into Petty so starting a case takes less retyping. You can already start unpaid-invoice cases today without it. Join the waitlist for integration updates.
Will Petty automatically contact the other party?
Starting a case does not automatically send a demand or file a lawsuit. Review your information, the demand, and applicable costs before choosing to send.
Can a business go to small claims court?
It depends on the jurisdiction, the type of business, the amount, and the dispute. Businesses can face different claim limits, eligibility rules, and appearance or representation requirements. Court fees and service requirements also vary. A demand letter and a court filing are separate steps.
What does it cost?
See the current pricing page for PettyLawsuit services. Review the price of the service you choose before purchasing. If you pursue a court case, filing and service fees may apply separately and vary by court.
Does Petty guarantee payment or provide a lawyer?
No. Payment, settlement, and court outcomes are not guaranteed. PettyLawsuit is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Using the platform does not mean a lawyer will represent your business. Consider independent legal advice for questions about your rights, eligibility, or strategy.
Your business is worth standing up for.
You have a dispute.
Take the next step.
PettyLawsuit is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. No recovery or legal outcome is guaranteed. Business eligibility, claim limits, court fees, and representation requirements vary by jurisdiction.