You can start by putting together a spreadsheet that estimates your one-time start-up costs, such as a business license and permits, equipment, legal fees, insurance, branding, market research, inventory, trademarking, and property leases. You also need to anticipate the amount you’ll need to...
paid invoices, canceled checks and cash register slips. An expense is a purchase your business makes that is not resold as a good or service, such as office furniture or computers. Keep all these receipts in a place where you can access them immediately. ...