While there are a vast number of do-it-yourself services soon  -to-be business owners may use to start their business, many are still prohibited from giving in-depth tax insight, leaving you with questions that go unanswered.  AEMC's business start-up package provides you with the consultation you need to understand the tax impacts of your choice of business structure, as well as a complete setup of your business so you have the confidence needed to take your business the rest of the way.

Operating your business effectively and exercising good financial habits over the revenues and expenses it has can increase the amount of cash inflows that can be used to further your retirement and other financial goals.  Check out our blog post, "4 Steps to Gaining Financial Independence Through Your Business" for more insight.

Before seeking funding, we recommend that you have a solid understanding of the start-up funds you will need to start and grow your business with all the right people and tools necessary for success.  You should also have a plan and/or financial projections that will show your ability to pay back any borrowed funds.  

Most small business owners seek out friends and family first for funding their business.  However there are many options available like angel investors, grants, and SBA loans.  Borrowing funds from your retirement plan may also be an option, but should be a last resort.

Financial statements for your business will be one of the first in a long list of documents a banker will ask for when assessing your business for a loan.  It is important that you understand what your financial statements are communicating BEFORE you present them to a banker.  This will help you be in position to answer questions that will come up and show that you understand the finances of your business.  Check out our blog, "How Bankers See Your Business Before Asking for A Loan" to learn more.

Today, more and more of your potential customers are using the internet to research companies before they are willing to use their services.  While there are many successful business operating without a website, your need for one will be determined by the type of business you have and how you plan to use the website to help you drum up business.  After all, having a website is just the first step in building a internet presence, you must take steps that will help draw traffic to your site.  This takes time and an additional investment in your marketing efforts.

Starting your business is the easy, but growing it will take time, energy and nurturing.  Each year, your goal should be to assess your business' performance and determine what areas need improvement and take action.  Gain more insight with our blog, "3 Steps to Get from Start-Up to Growth".