The Golden Rule: Keep Business and Personal Money SEPARATE

  • Open a separate bank account for business (even savings account)
  • Never mix personal and business expenses
  • Pay yourself a “salary” from business profits

Key Financial Terms:

Revenue/Income — Money coming IN from sales

Expenses/Costs — Money going OUT for business

Gross Profit = Revenue – Direct Costs (materials, etc.)

Net Profit = Gross Profit – All Expenses (rent, phone, etc.)

Cash Flow = Money available RIGHT NOW in your business

Break-even Point = When your income = your expenses (zero profit but zero loss)

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