Directing You on a safe course towards your personal goals! Most small business owners do not have the benefit of a board of directors which clarify strategies and decisions; quite ofter the small business owner has relied on friends and relatives for advice; sometimes they are comfortable asking their Accountant, Lawyer and Banker, but not always. If you believe you need an independent point of view, a fresh perpective on the financial situation, pending decision, or help in cleaning up a financial nightmare, etc, then perhaps I can help you. In the capacity as a Business Coach and Consultant, I can help you understand your financial statements better; discuss the potential cost saving areas including taxes (CDN); review areas for improvement in your bookkeeping system; even help clean up a bookkeeping mess, etc. assist in dealing with Revenue Canada who might be on your back. I can work with your Accountant, Lawyer and Banker, as necessary, in making your business run more smoothly The Delivery Method for support can be by email; telephone and remote computer access; in some cases, attendance at your office for a day or week can be arranged. Types of Clients Served: Small Business owners with annual sales of $50,000 to $10,000,000; business activities include construction, wholesale; services, retail, consultants, realtors, truckers, etc. See Support for current rates: Click here to learn how to request support!  Frequent areas of assistance for clients include the following: Assisting clients in selecting the best accounting software system; installing and training. Reviewing operations and helping clients reduce costs where feasible. Interpreting financial statements to business owners. Advising on feasibility of purchasing a particular business. Reviewing options when purchasing/selling a business; including a share sale vs. an asset sale. Organizing paper flow to reduce burden and improve control. Advising on setting up a holding company and best share structure between family members Advising on owner's remuneration (salary, dividends, shareholder loans, etc.) Consulting on client's personal goals and how the business plans support the personal goals. Discussing risk/management issues Cleaning up accounting records for year end preparation by Accountant. Controllership type services for a week or less. There is no dumb question - it is just information gathering! Go to Support