Up and Running
AUGUST 29, 2014
Do I need to hire a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for my small business? A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a state licensed professional who offers various accounting, auditing, tax, financial analysis, business valuation and consulting services. Leave your question in the comments below.
YoungUpstarts
MAY 7, 2020
How can businesses gather the right information for any loan applications? But I would also recommend working with your Small Business Administration (SBA) lender, if you have one, to ensure that you have the right information needed to apply. Again, the US Treasury website has downloadable applications.
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Up and Running
AUGUST 28, 2019
Consider finding and working with a CPA and a lawyer. If corporate taxes are totally new to you, it’s probably best to work with a CPA who also does Strategic Advising for small business owners. For example, companies selling alcohol, firearms, or fish all must maintain licenses to conduct business. IRS: [link].
Up and Running
APRIL 2, 2015
One exception to the rule is that the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs that guarantee some portion of startup costs for new businesses so banks can lend them money with the government, reducing the banks’ risk. So your business has to have hard assets it can pledge to back up a business loan.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 24, 2014
Take a class at a community college, take advantage of free training workshops at organizations like the Small Business Administration, spend quality time with your accountant, CPA and banker and understand how business loans work because you will need this information in the future. Be Direct About What You Want.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
I am retired but formerly have been a marketing director and involved in CPA financial services. Where to start for funding and does a business plan differ? Respectfully, WHERE TO START Dear Where-To-Start, The type of business you describe is sorely needed, but sounds like it may really be a non-profit.
YoungUpstarts
MAY 20, 2018
In fact, according to the Small Business Administration , one-third of startups fail because they fail to give enough attention to their business’ financials. You need an adequate amount of cash to pay for the costs of running the business, from payroll to lead generation. Streamline Your Accounting.
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