So, now that I've thought to post these ideas (instead of bury them in e-mail messages to myself) for business and life in general online, I'm on a roll.

What do I do with the money I make in the business?  What's a good budget/breakdown Dave Ramsey style for proceeds from my work?

Here's the plan:
(By the way, sales minus cost of goods sold = gross profit)

• retain 30% of gross profit - taxes
• retain 20% of gross profit - retained earnings
• retain 10% of gross profit - put into business for new equipm...

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I figure that it would be both helpful and motivational to write down my steps of discovery as I work on this book writing venture.  I have done work for many clients to promote their services and products, but rarely have I promoted my own.  I'm moving from the service business of web design, graphic design, content management, and photography for hire into the product business of creating a brand and promoting the purchase of those items that represent the brand.

First, I need to know how I'...
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