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The Real Cost of Mixing Business and Personal Expenses in Your LLC

Mixing personal and business spending in your LLC can cost you real money. Learn the risks to taxes, audits, and liability plus simple steps to separate and protect your business.

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How Long to Keep Business Receipts: A Clear Path Out of the Paper Maze

Your spare bedroom has become a graveyard of receipts and tax documents dating back to when you started your business. Here's exactly how long the IRS requires you to keep each type of record.

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Why Is My Business Bank Account Always Empty?

You're landing clients and sending invoices, yet your bank account stays empty. Here's why profitable service businesses run out of cash and exactly how to fix it.