Decide where you want to keep your money as your first order of business. This will depend on the legal structure of your company. A separate business bank account is required if your company is an LLC, Partnership, or Corporation.

Many business expenses are tax deductible — that is, they are deducted from your taxable income. For example, if I spend $500 to fly to and attend a marketing conference, I owe $500 less in taxes that year. What’s the

Bookkeeping is not enjoyable. Another crucial accounting term, it describes the regular recording, categorization, and reconciliation of transactions. Essentially, bookkeeping prevents you from spending and earning money without keeping track of it. Bookkeeping is a never-ending task. You should do

Are you going to hire contractors or employees? Maybe you’re doing fine on your own right now but want to expand in the future. You must nonetheless understand and get a payroll system. Payroll is another time-consuming but necessary aspect

We’ve discussed your system for paying employees and independent contractors. Let’s now discuss how you will be paid. Your payment gateway is the name given to your method of collecting money. You need an easy (and legal) way to collect

Taxes are unavoidable. Fortunately, they are simple to prepare for. The best way to accomplish this is to educate yourself on your company’s tax obligations, maintain accurate records, and set aside revenue (or pay ahead in quarterly taxes). Paying taxes

Accounting methods, like other processes and strategies in your business, should be reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis. You should always have a controlled process in place for your business accounting because it’s an absolutely critical aspect of your

You don’t have to do it alone if you want to understand how business accounting works. That’s where CPAs and professional accounting services come in. If your budget allows, we strongly advise you to hire a professional to assist you