You started your business, and you're bringing in money, but nobody told you what to actually set up on the financial side so that it all doesn't fall apart later!In this episode of Creative Minds, Smart Money, we're going back to basics (bank accounts, bookkeeping, owner's pay, taxes) and walking you through exactly what a healthy financial foundation looks like from day one.Topics Covered:Why a separate business bank account isn't optional — what happens when your business and personal money get tangledHow many bank accounts your business actually needs — the case for three (operating, tax, and savings), why one isn't enough, and why Profit First's five-account system isn't the right fit for everyoneWhen to start tracking your income and expenses — the answer is immediatelyWhat a real owner's pay setup looks like — how to work backwards from what you actually need to surviveThe truth about quarterly taxes — how setting aside 20–30% in a dedicated account saves you from a very bad AprilLinks & Resources:Website: FirestormfinanceFirestorm Finance | Bookkeeping for Creative EntrepreneursPodcast Home: FirestormfinancePodcast | firestormfinance.comBook a Discovery Call: FirestormfinanceContact Firestorm Finance | Bookkeeping Support for CreativesListen & Subscribe:Apple Podcasts: AppleCreative Minds, Smart Money: Finance & Business Tips for CreativesSpotify: SpotifyCreative Minds, Smart Money: Finance & Business Tips for CreativesSocial:Instagram: @firestormfinanceThreads: @firestormfinanceLinkedIn: Samantha EckFacebook: Firestorm FinanceYouTube: @FirestormFinancePinterest: Firestorm Finance