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           Managing Finances and                                                        tarting a new busi-

                                                                                        ness can be an excit-
           Accounting for Startups                                                      ing adventure, but it
                                                                                        also comes with its
                                                                              Sown set of challeng-
           One of the biggest challenges for startups is managing              es. One of the biggest chal-
           finances and accounting.
                                                                               lenges for startups is managing
                                                                               finances and accounting.


                                                                               As a startup owner, it is crucial
                                                                               to keep track of every penny
                                                                               that comes in and goes out of
                                                                               your business. In this article,
                                                                               we will discuss some of the
                                                                               essential financial management
                                                                               practices and accounting tech-
                                                                               niques that can help you keep
                                                                               your startup finances in order.


                                                                                  Create a Budget
                                                                               Creating a budget is the first
                                                                               step in managing your start-
                                                                               up’s finances. A budget helps
                                                                               you to plan for your expenses,
                                                                               set financial goals and prior-
                                                                               itize your spending. Start by
                                                                               listing your expected income
                                                                               and then your expected ex-
                                                                               penses, including overhead
                                                                               costs, salaries, and other
                                                                               expenses. Make sure that your
                                                                               expenses do not exceed your
                                                                               income. If they do, look for
                                                                               ways to cut down on expenses
                                                                               or find ways to increase your
                                                                               income.

                                                                               Track your Expenses
                                                                               It is essential to keep track of
                                                                               every expense, no matter how
                                                                               small. Whether it is the pur-
                                                                               chase of office supplies or rent
                                                                               for your office space, make
                                                                               sure you have a record of
                                                                               every expense. Tracking your






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