One bank account makes every dollar look available.
When income, expenses, tax, and profit sit in one account, the balance can look better than reality. The 3-Account Cash System helps separate money by purpose so you can stop guessing what is safe to spend.
Income
Money comes in here first so you can see what the business is collecting.
Expenses
Operating money moves here so spending stays controlled.
Profit
Profit is protected before it quietly disappears into everyday expenses.
Why one account causes confusion
- GST, payroll, and unpaid bills can sit inside the same balance.
- Owners may spend money that is already spoken for.
- Profit becomes whatever is left over — which is often nothing.
What this system helps you do
- See what cash is available for operations.
- Protect profit before expenses expand.
- Make weekly spending decisions with less stress.
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