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Finance Setup Guide

Set up your finances and start tracking income and expenses

Introduction

This guide sets up your finances step by step: bank accounts, your first payments, standing orders, and moving money between accounts. At the end you'll know where all your numbers live.

Best Practices

  • Record transactions as they happen for better accuracy
  • Use consistent tags to make analysis easier
  • Set up all regular payments as standing orders
  • Book money moves between your own accounts as transfers, never as income and expense
  • Review your finances weekly or monthly

Next Steps

Now that your finances are set up:

  • Use finance projects to track client projects or savings goals
  • Bill tracked work hours in the Work module — payouts land here automatically
  • Read the Work guide to connect time tracking with your finances

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