• Forming a Business Entity

While we are not attorneys and do not give legal advice, we do provide you with enough information to make an informed decision. We provide information on sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, both C Corp. and S Corp., LLP and LLC.

• Getting the Proper Licensing

Every state and most counties and some local governments have regulations on what is required to start a new business. What the cost of different required license are and what are the required taxes that a company is required to be collected and paid as well as the forms that need to be filed.

• Obtaining Tax ID

Every business entity should use either a TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) or EIN (Employer Identification Number) instead of exposing one's Social Security number. the We assist with the paperwork necessary to obtain the appropriate one for your business.

• Providing Federal, State and Local Laws & Regulations

We can help you find the applicable laws for your business entity. Dealing with these different agencies can be frightening and frustrating. Let our seasoned veterans help cut through the red tape and bureaucracy

• Assisting with Banking

There are many different banks and many different banking products. We will help you decide on the best product and the best institution appropriate for you.

• Obtaining Online Merchant Accounts

PayPal is the easiest of all the companies that offer merchant accounts but they have a number of products and we can help determine the proper one for your business structure.

• Website Design and Hosting

We are affiliated with companies that provide full service web-hosting, web design and even domain names at only $10. for a .com.

• Search Engine Optimization 

Used to be all it took was a good set of keywords. Today's World of Search Engine Optimization is completely different and changes regularly. Our SEO experts stay on top of what is changing and keep your sites up to date. Our programs assure you of success in your marketing endeavors. Contact us for a customized SEO program.

• Internet Presence

Opening a business on the Internet is not an end to itself. If you can't get found, noone can buy from you or see what you have to offer. Let us help you overcome the natural curve of being found on the internet.

• Opening US Based Business from other Countries

We are experienced in helping companies of Non-US origin establish their presence here in the United States. Depending on your needs we can help you to incorporate and meet the requirements for foreign ownership. Contact us for our assistance in setting up an appropriate business entity and allow us to be your local agent.

• Grants Sourcing and Proposals

We have assisted many companies in finding grants and compiling effective proposals that have allowed them to achieve their growth goals and implement new programs.

• Venture Capital Sourcing

In order to obtain venture capital it is not only important to have the proper paperwork, but it is important to know where the sources of money are in today's troubled economy. We can help you with both the paperwork that will get you funded and get them presented to those who are actively looking for investment opportunities.

• Business Plan Preparation

We can help you to organize all the information to make an effective business plan to present to your bank or other funding sources including SBA. The US Government is still an available source of funding for businesses looking to take that next step. We specialize in Women's and Minority Business Enterprises.

• Other business services as needed

A Hand in Business can help with advertising, marketing and many non-traditional ways of getting your message to the marketplace. And at a price that is beyond belief.