Why this matters
Most small businesses fail not from a lack of customers but because the owner loses track of the money. Writing down every transaction shows you exactly where you stand.
What you need
A notebook and a pen, plus a few minutes at the end of each day.
These are everyday items. If you don’t have one, look for the closest alternative — the steps will tell you what to use instead.
How to do it
Follow these steps in order. Take your time. You’ve got this.
Draw two columns in a notebook: money coming in and money going out.
Each day, write the date, what it was for, and the amount for every transaction.
At the end of the week, add up both columns to see whether you made or lost money.
Your one thing today
Record today's income and every expense in a notebook before you sleep tonight.
Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Do this one thing now, even if it’s small.
Come back tomorrow
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