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After getting married in 2014, Michelle Elson-Roza and her husband, Anthony, sat down and evaluated how they wanted to spend their time. Anthony worked in the hospitality industry and Michelle in finance. Both had inflexible schedules inopportune for newlyweds hoping to start a family. They decided they had to make some drastic changes. So in June of 2015, the couple formally established MJER Help, LLC in Chicago, Illinois — household management service for modern families.“We constantly encounter couples and families in their 30s, and they don’t have time for each other. We wondered what we could do for modern families while still doing something together. So with our business model, we’re providing home services for modern families in a way that people can afford. We’re starting out with 2 service lines for personal chefs and concierge service,” Elson-Roza explains of MJER Help.Elson-Roza offers some examples of the assistance their small business provides.“If you need someone to cook a meal once a week, help making cupcakes for a school bake sale, or help creating a healthy meal program for your family, we’ve got you covered. We customize our service for each family or professional who has a lot going on.”According to Elson-Roza, their combined passion for customer service and efficiency will bring MJER Help success. They understand the needs of their demographic and know how to work with their target clientele. They hope the combination of these factors will help to exceed their customers’ expectations.“It’s really rewarding to talk to our clients and understand the pain points in their lives. Once we identify those, we set a program in place that helps to reduce stress so they have more time to spend with their families,” she says.What makes Elson-Roza’s business model unique is that – regionally — there isn’t another small business providing a suite of services.“There are a lot of different services for each category, but nothing for people who want convenience and low costs. It’s uncharted territory. Our goal is to modernize the way people think about their household duties,” she rationalizes.The couple knows that the home is a private and sacred space, which is why establishing trust is a high priority for them. The target demographic for MJER Help is people in their 30s and 40s, both families and professionals.“The people that our services will align with the best are people who are climbing the corporate ladder and the expectations on them are extremely high, so they appreciate an incredibly professional service that helps free up their time. For example, if a husband is trying to become a partner at a law firm and his wife just had their second baby and they’re trying to sell their condo, then there might be a 6-month period where they need help,” she emphasizes.While the newlyweds-turned-entrepreneurs build their website, they’re getting the word out about MJER Help through their network, which includes childhood friends, college friends, and past coworkers.“We really want to build a trusted network organically, and eventually we’ll do more formal marketing. Right now, it’s just the two of us, so we want to walk before we start running.”<h3>Challenges of Small Business Ownership</h3>Elson-Roza confides that the hardest part of starting up a small business is to know when to stop researching and actually apply the research one learns along the way, which can be a lot harder than it sounds.“I’m a person who used to do research for a living in the finance world. There has to be a point where you stop researching and stop trying to make everything perfect and just start doing. That’s been a really big challenge. It is so different going from a big corporate environment to having a small business. It’s a much bigger undertaking than most would appreciate,” Elson-Roza says.<h3>Tips for Entrepreneurs</h3>Elson-Roza urges aspiring entrepreneurs working toward startup success to take the plunge into small business ownership only under the condition that they’re ready to devote a significant amount of time to it.“Talk about your idea to as many people as possible because you might get some great perspective from people who want to help you. Learn to trust yourself because you’ll be making big changes even when you’re in the initial stages, and you’re going to be constantly refining your business concept,” she advises.Despite how daunting it can feel to become a small business owner, Elson-Roza insists it’s worth it.“It’s incredibly exhilarating – after working for 10 years – being able to apply everything I learned into our own business. It shows me how much I’ve learned along the way. It’s incredibly exciting when our idea resonates with people. We want to help people live healthier, better lives. Being able to make money doing that is gratifying,” she enthuses.<h3>Experience as a 1-800Accountant Client</h3>Michelle Elson-Roza of MJER Help, LLC is a satisfied client of 1-800Accountant.“I think it’s a great solution for small businesses in the startup phase. I love being able to schedule 30-minute calls as frequently as I need. Not only is the service great, but having someone hold me accountable helps me get my work done in a timely manner. If you hire a private accountant, you pay hundreds of dollars an hour, so it’s a great service that I would highly recommend.”Photo credit: The logo included in this blog post was provided by MJER Help, LLC and is used with permission.

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Providing Families with Peace-of-Mind through a Small Business

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As a veteran of the armed forces, Iba Leka was a natural fit as an employee for a military contractor. But during the ten years of working for contractors, Iba was also an astute observer of the many issues contractors face, especially when traveling overseas. That’s when Iba realized she could help contractors while also earning a better income by starting her own business. Iba launched International Deployment Solutions, Inc., in December 2016. Since her company is a veteran-owned business, Iba is very inspired by her fellow veterans and contractors. She tries to hire as many veterans as she can to give them the chance they deserve. One challenge Iba has faced has been that she’s a woman in a predominantly male industry, so she’s had to overcome being treated differently. Another challenge has been cash flow. She never understood just how expensive it is to run a business until she was in the middle of it. To help with her tax issues, Iba signed on with 1-800Accountant. “My accountant is amazing!” says Iba. “He’s always there to help me when I need it. Being a small business owner and having used all my savings to get this business started, it’s nice to have someone I can trust to handle my tax needs.” Now, Iba sees enormous growth potential for her business. The company is thriving, having already been awarded three contracts, with another $86 billion contract set to begin in August. International Deployment Solutions currently has about a dozen employees but plans to have as many as 1,200 by the end of the year. That’s impressive growth by any standard.

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Iba Leka and 1-800Accountant: Giving Veterans the Chance They Deserve

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There is no better evidence for the power of the Internet’s influence on business ownership than the story of two entrepreneurs. In September of 2014, entrepreneur Nick Landis — alongside his business partner, Scott Frerichs — formally established TFS Entertainment, LLC. Under that LLC resides Team Four Star, an online media group and platform that began as a hobby 8 years ago. Now, the hobby-turned-business is on the market for a brick-and-mortar office in Carrollton, Texas.
We basically produce videos for ad revenue and sometimes for actual promotional deals with other companies. Generally, they are comedy videos,” Landis says.
The business partners decided to formally establish Team Four Star after they slowly began to accumulate a large audience and viewership over the course of almost a decade. Now, with Team Four Star a more lucrative venture than they originally anticipated, the pair is able to take full advantage of the tax benefits allowed to business owners. Currently, Team Four Star is nearing 2 million YouTube subscribers, and&nbsp;<a class=link href="http://www.teamfourstar.com/">www.teamfourstar.com</a>&nbsp;averages around 100,000 hits daily.
“What I enjoy most about this work is the freedom it allows and the creativity we are able to express. There is a lot of fulfillment in what we get to do, and we love being able to interact with our viewers,” Landis confides.
Landis sheds some light on the entertainment industry that has been born solely from the Internet, an e-industry that has recently begun to boom — and shows no sign of slowing down. With the Internet having become a necessity for most people, entrepreneurs now have the ability to carve out career paths for themselves with a cohesive creative vision. This new breed of small business owners comes with a new set of rules and a different approach to competition.
“Generally, in terms of Internet entertainment, there isn’t as much competition as there is trying to get more and more of a viewer base. Because we’re not competing for timeslots, there’s really not such a thing as competition,” he elaborates. “We do have a pretty awesome fan base that likes to spread our work by word-of-mouth, and I have 110% faith in everyone I work with to produce better content as time goes by.”
Based on analytics, Team Four Star’s fan base appears to be 75% males in their teens and 20s. In order to keep their ongoing dialogue with their viewers active and alive, Team Four Star has a strong presence on their frequently-updated social media pages. The business can be tracked down on&nbsp;<a class=link href="https://www.facebook.com/teamfourstar">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a class=link href="https://twitter.com/teamfourstar">Twitter</a>, and — of course —&nbsp;<a class=link href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TeamFourStar">YouTube</a>.
“We try to stay as active on social media as possible since we’re such a public group. There’s a lot of cross-promotion going on between other channels on YouTube,” Landis explains.
<h3>Advantages of Entrepreneurship</h3>
“You get to make your own schedule. That’s been the best part of self-employment for me. Basically, you make your own success. You have limitless potential going for you,” he says.
For aspiring entrepreneurs with goals of starting up an online empire of their own, Landis offers the following piece of advice.
“Make sure you’re doing it because you love it and not for money, and that whatever motivates you is pushing you toward making your work better, not selling the product.”
<h3>Challenges for Business Owners on the Internet</h3>
For Landis and his team, success didn’t come over night. It took almost 10 years of hard work and consistently producing content to gain such a massive following.
“The hardest thing we had to go through was building a name for ourselves in the first place and developing the recognition that we have now. And beyond that, it was getting together and figuring out what our working relationship was going to be like. A lot of people we work with are out of state lines. Sometimes we make convention appearances, but we handle business meetings through Skype,” the entrepreneur admits. “I’m constantly thinking about the business and what I can do to make my business better. So I have free time, but not really!”
<h3>Testimonial for 1-800Accountant</h3>
Nick Landis is a satisfied client of 1-800Accountant.
“I like the online system and being able to plug my expenses into a mobile app. That has been a big help so far, as well as being able to stay in contact with my accountant and set up appointments at my leisure,” he says.
Image credit: The logo included in this blog post was provided by TFS Entertainment, LLC and is used with permission.

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Team Four Star: Startup Success through the Power of the Internet

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As a licensed massage therapist, Crystal Hawthorne has been in the business of healing people for more than seven years. A graduate of the Swedish Institute of Health and Science with a degree in occupational studies, Crystal learned what it takes to mend bodies and souls. Over the years, Crystal found more ways to help people with her own special brand of healing. Eventually, she decided she wanted a business where she had the freedom to use the techniques she’d learned. In April of 2017, Crystal started her own massage therapy business, Crystal-Lization, LLC, in New York City. Like many new business owners, Crystal was unsure about business tax issues and was stressed out about having to deal with them. To make things easier, she hired 1-800Accountant to handle her taxes. Now, Crystal feels very much at ease knowing she has someone to stay on top of her taxes, freeing her to focus on what she cares most passionately about – helping people and growing her business every day. Crystal is currently working on expanding her business. She plans to continue to sell her spiritual healing products on Amazon and would like to develop her own retail website. Crystal also dreams of one day owning a storefront where she can spread knowledge to people about spiritual healing through her products and massage therapy techniques. Says Crystal, “I wake up and want to always learn new ways of helping people through different types of massage and different healing techniques.”

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Crystal Hawthorne and 1-800Accountant: Reducing Stress Together

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Entrepreneur Love King works as a full-time hospital administrator, overseeing doctors and nurses and ensuring patients receive top-notch medical care.
But King wanted to do something on the side that was totally different from working in a busy medical center. So she thought that starting a business in the online retail space through which she offers women’s clothing would be fun – and give her some extra income.
Fittingly, King is the proud CEO of Loving Yourself, LLC in Boston Massachusetts. It’s a one-woman operation with King running the small business entirely on her own. She formally created it in June 2014, and she can manage it from the convenience of her own home since it is web-based.
Located online at <a class="link" href="http://www.loveityourself.com/">www.loveityourself.com</a>, the retailer offers a variety of elegant and casual dresses, tops, and other items for female shoppers. Pricewise, they run from about $20 up to $75. While it specializes in selling clothing for women, King plans to offer items for men as well.
“My clothing can be worn by women ages 18 and up,” King says.
The entrepreneur is a native of Liberia, a West African country. She emigrated to the United States 12 years ago. Since setting foot on U.S. soil, she always had the goal of achieving the American dream in the back of her mind.
“I had always wanted to have my own business since coming to this country,” she explains. “I started thinking about what I could do to get into a business. I just thought about it and thought I could have an online store where I could buy items from a wholesaler and resell them. I love clothing, so it seemed like a good option for a business.”
According to King, serving her customers will ultimately make her new small business profitable and sustainable long-term.
“My customers come first,” she says. “I have to treat them with lots of respect and make sure I help them with everything. Customer service is so important in any small business.”
Starting a business can lead to lots of enjoyment for entrepreneurs in various ways. For King, she really likes the challenge it has presented her in using a different part of her brain.
“It’s something totally different from what I’m used to doing every day,” she says. “There is a big learning curve and learning process. The whole experience is just very interesting and enjoyable.”
<h2>Gaining an Edge over Competition</h2>
The clothing industry is quite competitive with so many retailers out there offering similar options on clothing at similar price points. King feels there are a few key ingredients to gaining an edge over her competition to get more customers to shop on her website rather than clicking over to other sites.
“Like any small business, you have to have high-quality products, the best prices, and offer discounts at times,” she says. “Customer service is also a big priority for me. Customers want more one-on-one support, and they can get more of this from a smaller company like mine compared to a bigger store.”
<h2>Small Business Challenges</h2>
All entrepreneurs, regardless of industry, are faced with a multitude of unexpected challenges when starting a business for the first time. Some of them are exciting, while others are a little scary. King talks about the challenges she has endured.
“Getting the customers by getting people to know about the business has been my biggest challenge so far,” she says. “Once I get them on the website, I have to find the best ways to get them to buy my products.”
<h2>Advice for Entrepreneurs</h2>
Based on her experience as a newly crowned small business owner, King wants to give some words of wisdom for anyone who has an interest in starting a business.
“You need to have that enthusiasm for the business,” she says. “If you aren’t enthused, it won’t go anywhere. Failure is not an option, especially if you’re trying to support yourself. Sometimes your business will stall and you’ll get down on yourself. You have to find ways to keep it going and be persistent.”
She adds that there are both advantages and disadvantages to self-employment.
“The biggest advantage is being your own boss,” she says. “But because of this, you have to do a lot of thinking for yourself since everything is on you. That’s why it’s important to surround yourself with smart people.”
<h2>1-800Accountant Client Testimonial</h2>
King is a client of 1-800Accountant. She offers praise to the national accounting and business consulting firm in terms of how the company has been able to assist her with her taxes.
“I’ve been very satisfied with 1-800Accountant,” King says. “One of my other accountants had me owing a lot of money to the IRS, so I needed something different. I’m very grateful for 1-800Accountant. Everyone I’ve talked to has been very nice, helpful, and understanding of my specific needs. I would recommend the firm to others seeking accounting services.”
Photo credit: The photograph of Love King was provided by Loving Yourself, LLC and is used with permission.

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Giving Customers Something They’ll “Love” to Wear

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Daren Fuster says he wears about 17 hats with the two small businesses he operates and other work he’s involved in. This is probably an underestimation for the motivated entrepreneur from Los Angeles.Fuster, who is a client of 1-800Accountant, proudly runs Fuster Artistic, LLC (based in Los Angeles and established in 2016) and Pro Art Music, LLC (based in Cincinnati and established in 2013). By day, he even works as a booking agent for a music producer.“I offer a lot of different services in my companies,” Fuster explains.“I can provide music for weddings – everything from a string quartet, to a DJ, to a full-fledged band. I also provide music for other various events and venues. Plus, I offer contracting services to artists and presenters who need an orchestra or other accompaniment at concerts and events.”Fuster has had the opportunity to work on behalf of many big names in music, including Nelly, Kenny G, Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, and Peter Cetera. He even manages a jazz band that went on tour with Jane Lynch.It was his own musical talent that helped him get into this industry and make the waves he’s made in it already.“By trade, I’m a professionally trained violinist and violist,” he says. “I have performed with a variety of artists and institutions around the U.S. and abroad. I’ve performed in Italy, Germany, and other countries. I did this for about 15 years, but I knew it was not something I wanted to do forever. So, I then landed some administrative jobs with symphonies.”<h2>Why Fuster Enjoys Small Business Ownership</h2>According to Fuster, he loves how every day of his life is different.“I really like the diversity in what I do. We’re able to provide entertainment to so many different people in so many unique capacities. One day, I’m booking something for Nelly. The next day, I’m booking a band for a wedding happening down the street.”<h2>A Unique Perspective On Small Business Competition</h2>Unlike many entrepreneurs who spend time closely analyzing their competitors within a specific industry and market, Fuster approaches competition differently.“There is competition prevalent in all markets, but I’ve never been one to focus on my competition,” he explains. “Instead, I focus on the products and services we provide, and I firmly believe in all of them and their quality. After 15-plus years, I don’t think I’d be where I am today without thinking of it like this.”<h2>How To Market A Small Business</h2>Some entrepreneurs focus on one specific marketing strategy, while others employ a variety of methods. Fuster falls into the latter boat. He has 3 websites for each of his brands – <a class="link" href="http://www.fusterartistic.com/">www.fusterartistic.com</a>, <a class="link" href="http://www.musicsocal.com/">www.musicsocal.com</a>, and <a class="link" href="http://www.proartmusic.com/">www.proartmusic.com</a>. He advertises on online wedding portals, attends trade shows primarily on weddings, and uses both e-mail marketing and direct mail pieces. In addition, his companies are on social media with Facebook pages for <a class="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/musicsocal/">Music SoCal</a> and <a class="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/Pro-Art-Music-359967284086230/">Pro Art Music</a> and Twitter pages for <a class="link" href="http://twitter.com/musicsocal">Music SoCal</a> and <a class="link" href="http://twitter.com/proartmusic">Pro Art Music</a>.“I know my clients pretty well and have learned to target savvy buyers,” he says.<h2>Challenges to Starting &amp; Maintaining A Business</h2>Handling the financial side of things has been Fuster’s most noteworthy challenge as a small business owner.The biggest challenge has been understanding my cash flow and forecasting. These obviously have a direct effect on your bottom line.”<h2>Tips For Aspiring Business Owners</h2>Based on his own endeavors, the musician-turned-business owner offers up some valuable tips for entrepreneurs who aspire to achieve the American dream one day.“In 1999, I started out with $1,000,” he explains. “That built me one of the most bare-bones websites you’ve ever seen in your life. Almost immediately after that, I partnered with another company that was expanding. This really helped in marketing my company, and after 6 or 8 years, things were looking really good for me. So, I would say start with as small of an investment as necessary to get started. Then it’s really elbow grease and a lot of hard work after that.”He adds that there are both pros and cons to being your own boss.“You’re responsible for everything – marketing, getting clients, paying your employees and contractors, and so forth. It’s definitely not a 9-to-5 job. It’s basically like being married to another person because your business follows you wherever you go. But the beauty is that it provides a great amount of flexibility with regard to controlling your own destiny.”<h2>1-800Accountant Client Review</h2>Daren Fuster is a satisfied client of 1-800Accountant.“Knowing you have the expertise of someone who understands the tax code is invaluable and can save you lots of money. That’s because you are totally responsible for your financial numbers when you are self-employed.”

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It’s Always Showtime For This Driven Entrepreneur

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Leah Lancaster of Chattanooga, Tennessee always dreamed about working from home. So when a gig cropped up that would allow her to do just that, she seized the opportunity. While working at her former company as a freight broker for truckers, some contract revisions were made that she wasn’t thrilled about. After seeking a new parent company to work under, Lancaster formally established Lancaster Logistics, LLC in January 2015. She’s living her dream of working remotely with her husband and business partner, Nathan.“As freight brokers, we work in logistics. We’re basically travel agents for products. We act as go-betweens for people who need trucking companies to transport the product from point A to point B,” Lancaster says.In a fast-paced, modern world, sometimes quality goes overlooked. Lancaster feels that the old-school approach of having honesty and integrity is just part of the tremendous responsibility of being a small business owner — and believes that’s what will get her ahead.“My main goal is to just do things the right way in regards to my customer base. I believe in doing the job honestly so I can sleep at night. There are a lot of shady people in this industry, but that also means that I get to do things my way with my business, and I know what I want my business to be about,” she confides.Despite working from home, Lancaster still deals with a variety of interesting characters. In fact, one of the things she enjoys most about her line of work is how surprisingly people-oriented it is. She works with both the customers and the carriers.“You wouldn’t believe the different types of people I encounter. It’s my dream job because I get to work from home in my pajamas but also make connections with so many people,” she enthuses.What makes Lancaster’s situation unique from other small business owners’ is that she — along with many other freight brokers — works under a parent company. Her experience is similar to someone who works in a corporate environment in the sense that she must build her name within her industry and set herself apart from other brokers working within her parent company. In order to market herself to the right prospects, she maintains a presence on websites designed for brokers and truckers.<h3>Challenges of Small Business Ownership</h3>When asked about the challenges she faced in the infant stages of small business ownership, Lancaster admits she had no idea what she was doing.“There’s a lot of industry knowledge that goes into doing this job well. At first, I got looked down on, especially because this is such a male-dominated industry. Sometimes they talk to me like I’m vapid, and I deal with it,” she confides.Lancaster has also been forced to learn how to deal with rejection.“It can be tough to pick up the phone and listen to people tell you ‘no’ 50 times before they give you a chance. But getting through it is the rewarding part.”<h3>Tips for Aspiring Entity Owners</h3>Although Lancaster loves being a small business owner, she admits competition is intense in her industry. Combating competitors all boils down to delivering the quality customer service to her client base that Lancaster swears by. Her advice could benefit anyone trying to make a name for themselves in their industry.“Do everything you can to stand out and make yourself different. Part of my success just goes back to how I do business. It’s the level of service you provide. Get your foot in the door and then blow them away by going above and beyond. Give 100% every time,” she advises.Lancaster also insists small business owners should never take “no” for an answer.“Keep working. Don’t quit. Sometimes ‘no’ just means ‘not right now.’ Eventually, a break will happen.”<h3>Experience as a 1-800Accountant Client</h3>Leah Lancaster of Lancaster Logistics, LLC is a satisfied client of 1-800Accountant.“I love 1-800Accountant. I recommend the service to everyone. I’d be lost without the help I’ve received,” she enthuses.Photo credit: The photograph included in this blog post was provided by Lancaster Logistics, LLC and is used with permission.

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How This Small Business Owner Keeps on Trucking

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Melanie Haynes has always loved animals. All animals, big and small. So when Melanie was in transition from a corporate job, she decided to take her eleven years of pet care experience and start a business that reflected that passion. In March 2017, Melanie officially registered Mel’s Space Coast Services, LLC, and from there Space Coast Pet Services was born. “I did pet sitting casually as a hobby and was a pet owner for many years before taking the leap and starting my own pet care business,” Melanie says. “There’s a huge difference between a professional pet care provider and someone who does it as a hobby, and I knew there was a need for qualified, trained and caring pet care professionals in my area. I decided I would fill that need.” Melanie puts in long hours for her business. What drives her to succeed, besides giving pet owners peace of mind, is providing for her family’s future. “There’s a great sense of pride in knowing that you’ve worked hard to create something from nothing all on your own and, in the process, are able to help others. I want my children to see that hard work can pay off when you’re passionate about what you’re doing.” As a new business owner, Melanie continually seeks to learn new best practices and to keep up with current trends in the industry. She’s had many opportunities to connect with and collaborate with other local small businesses. “When you can find a way to network with other small business owners who hold the same core professional values as you do, it can only lead to positive results,” Melanie says. “My experience has shown me that when you do good, good comes back to you.” Melanie also hired 1-800Accountant for tax preparation and advice. “The prompt and exceptional service I receive from 1-800Accountant has tremendously helped my success,” says Melanie. She’s thankful that her personal tax advisor answers any questions she has in a timely and detailed manner, and help is always just a phone call or email away. “It’s definitely been worth the investment as a new business owner to make sure my business has a successful financial ground from the start. I feel very confident going into tax season and beyond.” Melanie has big plans for her business. She’s currently enhancing the services she offers to ensure that Space Coast Pet Services continues to be the premier pet care company in the area. Says Melanie, “I’m really excited to see ideas become reality and watch my company grow into more than I ever dreamed.”

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Melanie Haynes Provides Expert Pet Care, Relies on 1-800Accountant to Boost Her Success

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Jonathan Davis has had a passion for quality, intricate woodworking ever since he was in college. But more recently he saw a chance to take that passion and turn it into a business, which he named JBD Wood Products LLC. “If you love what you do, it’s not really work,” says Davis. Davis knew, though, that if he wanted to make a living at woodworking, he was going to have to do it well and find customers who appreciated his prowess. “Woodworking is more and more of a scarcity every day,” says Davis. “Everything nowadays is made out of plastic or pressed boards, made out of sawdust. I want to show people the quality of real genuine woodworking.” While Davis clearly cares about the quality of his products, starting a woodworking business has meant some big challenges. Originally, Davis wanted to run his business from his home. That might have worked had he been doing just a little bit of it on the side. But being a reputable business meant that Davis had to conform to local zoning laws, which didn’t allow him to make and sell wood products out of his home. He had to rent a workshop, a move that has created higher overhead for his business than he’d expected. Along with overhead and profit margins come tax concerns. Davis has turned to&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://1800accountant.com/">1-800Accountant</a> to assist him with business and tax considerations. “1-800Accountant has been extremely helpful during this process,” says Davis. They “opened my eyes to the importance of staying compliant with the IRS and maintaining my business taxes.” Back in the shop, Davis hopes to grow a successful woodworking business while showing people across the country that, as he puts it, “Woodworking is not dead!”<a class="link" href="https://1800accountant.com/">1-800Accountant</a>&nbsp;is happy to help Davis realize his business dreams. We’re a virtual accounting firm merging the convenience of technology with live support from experienced accounting professionals. We offer a complete suite of personalized accounting, bookkeeping, advisory, and payroll services to individuals and small businesses at an affordable price. Schedule your consultation with America’s leading small business accounting firm. 866-699-6123.

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