Services

Financial Controls
A successful business rests on sound record-keeping practices and solid cash flow based on compliance with standard accounting practices.  Working with senior management we will help develop long and short-term growth objectives.  The process will include detailed financial and operating projections to develop your business, prudent ways to control expenditures, and cash flow reporting.  Proper tools and training can be made available to achieve growth targets. 

•Accounting Policy and Procedures
•Accounting System
•Budget
•Financial Reporting
•Forecast and Management Reporting
•Annual Audit/Tax Preparation with
   Big 5 accounting firms
•Government Filings
•Capitalization Table and Stock Option
•Tracking Leases
•Fixed Assets/Depreciation

Accounting
Whether a basic record keeping system needs to be established, reorganized, or maintained AccuStart will take on the project.  Our professional backgrounds in accounting and finance contribute to understanding your specific requirements.  From the routine tasks of accounts payable to the detailed general ledger transactions all activities required to run a company will be handled. No task is unimportant or insignificant.   

•Accounts payable, accounts receivable and
   journal transactions
•Auditors/Tax Preparation
•Banking
•Budgeting
•Business License and Tax ID
•Capital Lease Line
•Establish daily policies and procedures
•Fixed Assets/Depreciation
•Foreign Offices/Subsidiaries
•Payroll Setup, payroll entry and payroll records
•Raising Capital
•Revenue Recognition
•Software Purchases
•Stock Option Tracking
•Business Shutdown

Human Resources
Building a strong foundation by implementing proper procedure in this department is essential from the start and will prevent unforeseen legal action.  Meeting all Federal and State requirements is crucial from the first day of operation and must be maintained.   AccuStart stays current on the latest policies, references reputable legal contacts, and will act in accordance with regulations and use best practices for your company.

•Payroll Setup
•Benefits including health, dental, vision, life
   and disability
•401k plans
•Bonus and commission plans
•D&O and employment practices insurance
•New-hire requirements
•Hiring assistance – Finance, HR and Administration
•Visas – H1-B
•Human Resources organization
•Employee handbook/manual
•Training and Diversity
•Conflict Resolution
•Lay-off/Termination packages

Facilities
Finding the right office space may be a challenge. Even in the current environment, negotiating fair market rates, terms and conditions, including the duration of the lease should fit in with your business plan. After learning about your short- and long-term needs, the responsibility is taken over by AccuStart. Location, layout, furnishing, network and communication set-up will be managed. Office machine and maintenance services will be negotiated. Establishing additional offices, within the U.S. or foreign, is also in our area of expertise.

•Temporary office facilities
•Contact with realtors
•Furnish your space
•Communication expertise – system that will grow with
   your business
•Network setup
•Office equipment
•Maintenance services
•Office supply vendors, mailing/delivery services

Contract Administration
AccuStart will establish proper contracting procedures and take over the responsibility to interface with legal counsel. Hands-on experience is cost-efficient for the company. We will insure that the proper documents are in place such as:

•NDA’s (non-disclosure agreements)
•Consulting Agreement
•License Agreement
•Partnership Agreement
•Marketing Agreement
•Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks



General Administration
Organizational structure aligns functional responsibilities for maxim effectiveness.  Qualified clerical support will assume responsibility for performing tasks such as answering telephones, ordering supplies, making travel plans or coordinating meetings allowing you to focus on technology and building a business.  AccuStart can help you hire the administrator best-suited for your company and provide guidance with general administrative functions. 

•Liability Insurance
•Telephone systems
•Office equipment purchase/rental

 

Network of Business Contacts
•Auditors
•Attorneys
•Employee Benefits
•Human Resources Consultants
•IT specialists
•Realtors
•Technical Writers
 

Engagement Fees
Each engagement is customized to fit the individual situation. The flexible structure, specific scope of work to get the needed results, can be a combination of hourly fees, monthly retainers, task or event oriented fees which can include cash compensation and/or stock options.
References available on request.