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Business Advisory Services

Offering a Variety of Advisory Services to Help Businesses Thrive

Running a business today is a complex endeavor. You can’t know everything but you can surround yourself with smart people. Working closely with our team can help you with long-term planning, discovering new opportunities and even help your operations run more smoothly and efficiently. We are pleased to offer a variety of advisory services to help businesses thrive.

 

 
 

How We Work With Clients

Whatever stage of growth your business is in, enlisting advisory services can help you get to the next level. From start-ups who want to get off on the right foot, to established businesses that may be looking towards succession planning, we can help you every step of the way.

+ Small/Home Business Planning

Starting a new business? We can help! You likely have an idea about what needs to be done but we can help you avoid the pitfalls so your new venture can get off the starting blocks smoothly. What type of entity should you be? Do you need an Employee identification Number (EIN)? What documentation does the State want? What requirements does the IRS have? Is sales tax something we need to monitor? What causes most new businesses the most trouble? Let our professionals provide the guidance you need.


+ Succession Planning

Stop wondering if and how your business will continue without you there. There are many courses of action available, which makes choosing the right one hard. Our experience in business succession planning will help you make decisions that will leave you with confidence that your business will enjoy a smooth continuance and that your heirs and business associates will be well protected.


+ Cash Flow & Budgeting Analysis

We provide cash flow and budgeting analyses that can help you minimize cost overruns, lost purchase discounts, and uncollectable receivables. Many of our clients have expressed to us that these value-added services are indispensable.


+ Buying & Selling a Business

Investors looking to purchase a business turn to EBPI to learn about local market conditions, industry trends, and the financial condition of an acquisition candidate. If you are selling a business, we can offer advice for obtaining the best possible sales price and contract payout terms.


+ Consulting Services

You’re running one business but we’ve advised hundreds. Whatever your questions are, we’ve heard them before and are happy to help you find the answers. Our company offers a wide range of consulting services to help you improve business operations, boost efficiency, and increase the bottom line.


+ Financial Forecast and Projections

Making decisions today that impact your business down the road is a lot easier if you have forecasts and projections to peer into the future. Our firm provides complete financial and business forecasting services, including proforma projections. We will also customize -What If- planning scenarios to help management foresee and plan for unexpected business contingencies.


+ Individual Taxes

Our tax team can prepare and file your personal federal and state tax returns. Learn more about our individual tax services Individual Tax Services.

 
 

Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

 
 

+ What Is The Standard Mileage Rate For My Business Vehicle This Year?

2020 57.5 cents business miles, 18 cents medical and moving miles and 14 cents charitable miles.

2021 has been reduced to 56 cents. Medical and moving miles still 18 cents and still 14 cents charitable miles.

+ What Are The Limits For Employer Based Deferral Plans (401K)

The maximum amount that can be contributed to a defined contribution plan (401k) is $57,000 for 2020 and $58,000 for 2021. The deferral limit is $19,500 for 2020 and 2021.

 
 
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Why EBPI?

“Great value, even as far as Steve helping me make decisions as a business owner and walking me through things. They’re worth a lot to me both personally and business wise.”

 
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Business Advisory Specialists

 
Steven Haynes

Steven Haynes E.A., President

Cheryl Morse

Cheryl Morse E.A., Easton Manager

 
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