Co-mingling funds

No. You should have a separate account for your business for numerous reasons.

If you're using a trade name for your business, you cannot deposit checks made out to the business into your personal account. Other reasons include:

- Separate business income and expenses for tax purposes
- Establish business credit accounts
- Practice good accounting procedures
- Enhance your professional image

You will not be taken seriously as a business professional if you pay your business bills with a personal check. A lot of banks now offer small businesses a low or no fee checking account. Check with the bank where your personal account resides to see what business services they can offer.