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Expertise
I am a professional accountant, small business consultant and business plan writer with 43 years experience ( I am also listed on allexperts website as a volunteer in the category of Writing Business Plans).I can answer questions on what needs to be done to start a small business; forms of legal organization;financing for the business; need for a business plan; questions related to the purchase of a business; risks and rewards of owning a small business; marketing and promotion questions and questions concerning bookkeeping, accounting and tax considerations when starting a small business
Past/Present Clients
numerous clients over 43 years in retail, wholesale, service and the
manufacturing sectors
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rae | 11/18/09 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 10 | Thank you |
| Teresa | 10/31/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | People say nothing worth while is free ..... |
| Tapas | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! |
| bevie | 10/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I truly thank you for answering me ..... |
| Nicole | 10/20/09 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 9 |
Recent Answers from John A. Troland
2009-11-13 Opening a Bridal Shop:
Rae: I would suggest you contact SCORE/Service Corp of Retired Executives in your area as they offer FREE one on one advice and assistance to those wishing to start a business. They can be reached at
2009-11-10 getting started:
Brandy: I would suggest that you and your husband contact SCORE/Service Corp of Retired Executives at www.score.org or 800-634-0245 for the SCORE chapter in your area. They offer FREE one on one advice
2009-11-08 Insurance:
Ted: My best advice, based on my 44+ years as a business consultant, would be to contact a local all lines insurance agent who specializes in insuring BUSINESSES. The agent can BEST ANSWER the questions
2009-11-05 Errand Business:
Eddie: Contact an all lines insurance agent that specializes in insurance needs of small businesses. Explain to the agent the types of services you intend to offer ( name the same ones you mention in
2009-11-04 Starting a small consulting business in CA:
Lakesha: With lightning speed ( just got your A.E. ? as I was closing up shop this evening) I would suggest with my 45 years of small business consulting and business plan writing experience that you DO/YES
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