Owning your own business can be an exciting endeavor. Once the initial excitement wears off, however, you’ll want to make sure that you are using a reliable system to carry you through to success. There is so much to think about when learning everything there is to know about getting off to a successful start. Make sure you don’t settle for sub-par accounting services during your new business formation. Howard, Howard and Hodges can provide you with the knowledge and resources to point you in the right direction. You can have a successful business.
We, at Howard, Howard and Hodges, can provide you with the knowledge and guidance you need to make sure you build a solid and sustainable foundation and avoid common pitfalls that plague start-up businesses, leaving them open to weakness and collapse.
Let Us Do The Hard Work
We can help you:
- Prepare a business plan that incorporates successful modern trends in marketing, management, and finances
- Determine capital needs, sources of capital, and borrowing power
- Formulate a business structure that best fits your needs by analyzing tax advantages, exposure to legal liabilities, ease of operation, and portability
- Prepare a cash flow budget, and establish billing and collection procedures
- Assist with filing for state and local licenses and permits
- Prepare and file your application for an employer identification number (EIN)
- Comply with employment laws
- Identify business insurance needs and select employee benefits packages
- Develop effective operating and partnership agreements
Frequently Asked Questions
New business formation is the process of legally establishing a business by selecting the right structure and completing the required registration and documentation.
We guide you through choosing a business structure, registering your business, obtaining required licenses, and setting up essential financial systems.
The best structure depends on your goals, industry, tax considerations, and liability needs. We help you choose the option that fits your business.
The timeline varies by business type and state requirements, but many businesses can be formed within a few days to a few weeks.
Yes. We offer ongoing accounting, tax, payroll, and business advisory services to help your business grow successfully.
