Starting a business can appear to be a daunting process. If you are like most entrepreneurs, you are an expert in your subject matter, but not necessarily in operating a business.
We evaluate the past performance of a business by analyzing its historical tax returns and financial statements.  We will present you with our areas of concern and areas that require further research.

Starting a Business Checklist

• Choose your business name
• Apply for fictitious business name
• See if your business name is available for use as an Internet domain name
• Register the domain name, even if you are not ready to use it yet
• File Partnership, Corporate or LLC papers.
• Contact the IRS for a Federal Identification Number and tax schedule.
• Apply for a State Employee Identification Number and Tax schedule.
• Find out about Worker's Compensation Insurance if you will have employees.
• Apply for Sales Tax Number if needed.
• File State Tax forms.
• Check to get any required Business license or Permits.
• Register Federal Trademarks if necessary.
• Register for Copyrights.
• Apply for patent if you will be marketing an invention.
• Have business phone or extra residential lines installed
• Get liability insurance and other insurances that apply to your specific business.
• Open a bank account and remember to take a copy of your "Fictitious Business Name" with you.
• Start marketing your business

Depending on your type of business, you may need to take extra steps than what is specified above