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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

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numerous clients over 43 years in retail, wholesale, service and the
manufacturing sectors

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Susan Wilson03/17/12101010Hi, Mr. Troland. Thank you so very .....
Joanna 03/17/121010Thank you!

Recent Answers from John A. Troland

2012-04-30 share repurchase:

Jack: According to the very reliable tax source I cheked out "The company ( small business) either reires the repurchased shares or keeps hem as treasury stock, available for re-issuance."  Nowhere can

2012-04-23 Installment Loan Business:

Keri: My suggestion would be to do an internet search using the following key phrases:          - how to start a payday loan business          - how to start an installment loan business       

2012-04-17 start up business loan for trucking company:

Stephen: The best help/assistance I can give you is the following suggestion: Rather than my responding with several paragraphs of info/suggesions I would suggest you contact your local SCORE/Service Corp

2012-04-04 Purchasing a Vehicle for Business:

Mari: As a business consultant I would suggest tha you setup what is called an "LLC"/Limited Liabilty Company.  Far less costly to setup and give you much of the benefit of setting up a corporation.  Since

2012-04-03 tax questions:

Chris: Since I am in CT and not familiar with FL or NC laws it might be best for you to contact SCORE/Service Corp of Retired Executives office in your area at www.score.org or at 800-634-0245.  They offer

 

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