The boring things to set up in your first week
A separate bank account, a simple record of sales and a note of every cost. Ten minutes a week keeps it all easy.
21 October 2026 · 5 min read
Nobody starts a business for the paperwork, but a little in the first week saves a lot later.
One account
Open a separate account for the business, even if it is small. Mixing money is the most common headache.
A simple record
A list of every sale and every cost, kept weekly, is all most new businesses need.