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June 5, 2009
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Question

I am starting a limited liability company providing specialized training for the construction industry. I would appreciate any suggestions on shopping for a bookkeeper (and/or tax consultant) and a lawyer to help me set up the business. –George Ferguson

Answer

Finding the right person to help you set-up and run your business will require some legwork. The best place to start: The web. Visit web sites of organizations such as FindLaw and the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, which provide hundreds of professionals to choose from.

To narrow down your search, look for attorney's with experience representing companies in your field and who can work within your price range, says Dawn M. Greenberg, a tax principal at Cowan, Gunteski & Company, an accounting and business consulting firm in Toms River, N.J.

When looking for a bookkeeper, make sure you get references, she says. At freelance web sites like Elance, Guru and oDesk, you can check out previous client reviews. Also, ask them if they're up to date on the latest bookkeeping software and be specific about the tasks you want them to perform.
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Finding a Bookkeeper / Tax Consultant Posted: 4:46 PM On July 10, 2009
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You can locate bookkeepers, accountants and tax professionals in your local area at http://www.bookkeepinghelp.com. The site includes brief descrIptions about the businesses as well as phone and email contact information.

Best of luck in your new venture!
Finding a Bookkeeper / Tax Consultant Posted: 4:46 PM On July 10, 2009
CORRECTION:

You can locate bookkeepers, accountants and tax professionals in your local area at http://www.bookkeepinghelp.com. The site includes brief descrIptions about the businesses as well as phone and email contact information.

Best of luck in your new venture!
Finding a Bookkeeper / Tax Consultant Posted: 4:45 PM On July 10, 2009
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You can locate bookkeepers, accountants and tax professionals in your local area at http://www.bookkeepinghelp.com</a>. The site includes brief descrIptions about the businesses as well as phone and email contact information.
Best of luck in your new venture!
Finding a Bookkeeper / Tax Consultant Posted: 4:44 PM On July 10, 2009
You can locate bookkeepers, accountants and tax professionals in your local area at
<a target='_blank' href='http://www.bookkeepinghelp.com/NAEA/NAEASept09.PDF'>
http://www.bookkeepinghelp.com</a>. The site includes brief descrIptions about the businesses as well as phone and email contact information.
Best of luck in your new venture!
Rich, Business Advisor, SCORE Montco, PA Posted: 11:34 AM On July 7, 2009
May I recommend the FREE services of SCORE, a resource partner of US Small Business Administration with 400 chapters nationally. These dedicated volunteers and professional business men and women can assist you in any facet of your business. You can either go to my chapter's website www.score513.org or national's at www.score.org for a plethora of information and istruction. We also offer free and low cost seminars for individuals such as yourself to start and growth your business. Please contact me directly (rdefalco@score513.org) for a free 32 page booklet 'How to Really Start Your Own Business'
Michelle Sheridan Posted: 10:13 AM On July 7, 2009
My business name is MAS Business Services, Inc. I have been in business for over 21 years, running the back office for start up companies as well as established businesses. We do the day to day bookkeeping (of which we speicalize in construction management for over 14 years) and coordinate the financial reporting with a CPA firm. We have all the equipment, and offer to pick up the work weekly or whatever works best for you. You can check out our website at www.masbizz.com or call me at 215-208-1776. My clients succeed.
Business Professional Posted: 1:08 PM On June 12, 2009
Good Advice, although one must take precaution when dealing with lawyers. Many have a reputation for being 'sharks'. There is a rating scale for lawyers (Martindale-Hubbell) of which most people are unaware. AV is the highest rating. For more FREE information about accessing top rated attorneys at affordable cost go to attorney.greatcareerplan.com
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