Business Consulting

New business setup advice

If you are a new business just starting out, it is helpful to have guidance on certain things that you have never dealt with before: like where to start.  We can get you set up quickly with all of the legalities and taxing authorities.  We can also help you make important decisions such as your business structure, entity selection, what kinds of taxes you will need to pay and what licenses you will need to have.  We understand that no issue is too big or too small when you are just starting out and that this can be an overwhelming process for you.  Let us guide you in this crucial time so that you can jump start your new and blossoming business.

Some of the services we offer for new businesses are:

• New business entity selection, explaining the various entities and deciding which one may be right for your business
• Applying for a Federal Identification Number
• Applying for a State Withholding number
• Applying for a State Unemployment number
• Applying for an Occupational License
• Applying for State & Parish Sales Tax numbers
• Explaining sales tax rules
• Explaining the payroll process and the requirements
• Choosing and setting up the best accounting system for you

Business analysis and consulting

To you, looking at a set of financial statements might not mean much.  When we look at them though, we see a story.  We see what went on with your company for that given time period; what items you purchased, what revenue streams were strong, etc.  We focus on your profit centers and point out the weak and strong points of each.  We look at past trends to see if your company is moving in a profitable direction or losing momentum.  With that info, we can help develop business strategies to increase performance and growth and develop a tax strategy to keep more of the money you have earned.

As a small business you have your hands full keeping operations going.  We can help you solve the more complicated tasks dealing with the economic side of your business.  Our clients will rarely make important decisions without first calling on us for thoughts, help and advice.