We offer value added services that help you structure and manage your business to its best advantage. We help new businesses get off the ground and provide objective assessments of existing ones. We help you establish policies and procedures to protect vital assets and perform audits to ensure the integrity of your records. You reap the benefit of increased efficiency, control, and insight.
New Business Formation
Are you thinking of joining the ranks of small business owners? Along with a great idea and strong sense of the market you’ll serve, you’ll need a business and financial advisor who can help your dream take flight while keeping your feet firmly planted on the ground.
We can help you:
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Develop or refine your business plan with the associated pro forma financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) and budget
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Select a business structure that suits your needs by considering tax advantages, legal exposure, ease of operation, and portability
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Develop partnership agreements, as needed, to avoid financial and/or emotional trauma downstream
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Prepare and file all required state and local licenses and permits.
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Make application for your Federal Employer Identification Number.
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Identify start-up capital needs and available resources to address them
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Examine your borrowing power and provide coaching on how to cultivate a mutually beneficial banking relationship
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Identify your business insurance needs
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Select the right accounting software and establish the appropriate chart of accounts
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Establish billing and collection procedures to maximize your cash flow
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Establish procedures to monitor and control costs
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Provide payroll and payroll tax filing when and if you hire employees
We’re eager to get your business off to a good start.
Contact us to learn more about our New Business Formation services.
Internal Controls
We help you establish appropriate internal controls to ensure proper handling of resources and guard against employee theft. Some best practices include:
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Segregating duties across multiple individuals to minimize exposure to error and inappropriate behavior
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Establishing lines of authority and the associated processes for transaction approval
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Assigning responsibility for periodic review and reconciliation of financial records by someone who was not involved in executing transactions or preparing statements
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Scheduling periodic manual counts of equipment, inventory, and other tangible property to ensure alignment with the accounting records
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Documenting policies and procedures as guideposts for your employees’ day-to-day activities
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Training employees on their respective job duties and establishing appropriate levels of ongoing supervision
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Reviewing operations to ascertain whether results are consistent with established goals, objectives, and protocols
Contact us to get a free consultation on our Internal Control services.
Tax Planning
Proactive planning is the key to minimizing your tax liability. We work with businesses and individuals to pay the least amount of tax required by law. A few of the strategies that we consider include:
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Splitting income among several family members or legal entities to take advantage of lower income tax brackets
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Shifting income or expenses from one year to another when it can yield a lower tax rate
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Deferring or eliminating tax liability through use of tax-advantaged investment vehicles
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Tracking all expenses eligible for itemized deduction
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Taking advantage of tax credits
Your unique circumstances will determine the strategies that we can employ to maximize the money you keep in your pocket.