Sole Proprietorships

Partnerships

Corporations

Income Tax Forms

Tax Due Dates


HST

Chart of Accounts

Cash or Accrual Accounting

Record Keeping

Computer Packages

Cash flow analysis


Cash collections

Cash Disbursements

How to get financing

Financing alternatives

Debt Financing

Equity financing

Insurance

Professional Advisors

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Starting your own business obviously entails a multitude of decisions; decisions which can seem overwhelming without the right players on your team. In order to succeed, you need to equip yourself with every tool at your disposal.

One of the most cost effective tools you can utilize is the expertise of a specialist. The right accountant and attorney can eliminate a host of problems and potentially costly errors you might make as you build the financial foundation of your successful business.

As any coach will tell you, having a first rate quarterback (you), won't guarantee a winning team without a first rate line of defense. The right accountant and lawyer is your best defense. Their expertise can help save you money which in turn can be used to increase profits.

When enlisting the experience of a lawyer and accountant, you want a professional who is suited to meet your specific needs. You want a professional who will listen to you. More importantly you need someone you can and will listen to as they devise strategies to help you succeed.

We wish you success and welcome you to the wonderful world of free enterprise.

Conclusion


You now have a handy reference guide to starting a business. With this guide you should be able to successfully handle many of the problems encountered in starting and running a business. Always remember to seek professional advice in areas in which you are not sure. The benefit will far outweigh the cost. Good luck!