Do Not Mix Business and Personal Assets
One of the best pieces of advice I received when I first started my business? Treat your business and personal assets like church and state. They are not supposed to mix.
As a business owner, you definitely do not want to commingle your personal and business assets. Revenue you earn from your business should not be deposited into your personal checking account. You should not be using your business credit card for your personal expenses.
One of the reasons why this is so important is because in the unlikely event you get sued, and you’ve commingled your assets or accounts, your personal assets can be attached to the suit as well.
Luckily, it’s easier now more than ever to keep these accounts separate with online banking.
Have you applied for Greenwood’s debit card yet?
Once your business is registered with the appropriate entities, be sure to open a separate business checking and savings account. This will also help your bookkeeping when it’s tax time.
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