When you’re running a small business, every penny counts, especially as you’re getting off the ground. By making the right decisions, you can spend money where it counts most, getting the kinds of returns that will ensure your business goes the distance. Accurate and timely bookkeeping is the secret to success for businesses large and small, new and established. Starting off with intelligent bookkeeping from the get-go, and keeping it as a priority as your business matures will save you a lot of headache and heartache, and give you the foundation you need to succeed. Keep Business and Personal Accounts Separate Even with the best of intentions, it becomes easy to lose track of where personal expenses end and business expenses begin, especially in the early days of your business. Keeping two separate bank accounts from the start will make life much less complicated. Make sure your business account has both checking and a dedicated credit card. With all the expenses in one place, you won’t waste precious time trying to figure out what goes where. You can also take advantage of rewards or cash back to put toward your business. Prepare for Taxes Year-Round Business tax preparation should be an ongoing priority. When you’re running a business, you don’t want surprises. And if you wait until the last minute to prepare for your taxes, that’s exactly what you’re going to get. Tracking, labeling, and categorizing expenses diligently throughout the year will save you from making unwanted errors, and help…