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Taking Care of Business

No matter how you make your money, certain realities apply. There are taxes to be paid, books to be kept, and occasionally even lawyers to be retained. Depending on your type of income, you may need to create a business entity such as an subchapter S corporation or limited liability company (LLC) . There will also be a bit of red tape to navigate, such as business licenses and other governmental adventures.

Addressing the day-to-day details of running a business can be tedious for anyone. It’s especially difficult for those of the artistic mindset, who would prefer to be daydreaming about their latest creations. However, ...

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