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    How do you spend your money in your business?

    I have some questions for business owners that are generating good monthly cashflow, how do you spend your money? More specifically:

    - What percentage do you spend on operating expenses?
    - What percentage do you spend on capital expenses?
    - Do you pay out a dividend? and what is your dividend policy if any?
    - How much profit do you declare?
    - What is your policy on re-investment and growth in the business?

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    mmmmmm now that would be telling hey

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    Good article Wynn, so we should all be cautious going forward. I like to build up reserves for unforseen costs, the rule of thumb here is you should be able to float your business for 6 months if all your income stops.

    I'm interested in what small businesses are doing with regards to dividends, does anyone here pay a dividend at all, or just draw a salary, expense a lot and re-invest the rest?

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    I pay a salary and dividends as it saves tax
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