Launching Your Business?
Start smart—with help from our team.
Business Foundation Services 
Entity Type Analysis 
Accounting System Setup 
Retirement Plan Analysis 
Credit Card Rewards Business Foundation Services
Helping new business owners get clarity and confidence.
You’ve got a friend in our team. Let us help you build a strong foundation by informing and advising you on key business start-up considerations, including:
- Entity type analysis—What type of business entity should you choose? Sole proprietorship… LLC… corporation…? We’ll help you make the right move.
- Accounting systems configuration—We have expertise in setting up accounting systems for businesses, and we’ll help you steer clear of the pitfalls.
- Retirement plan selection—We take your future seriously, and we’ll help you find the ideal choice of retirement plans for you and your employees.
Entity Type Analysis
Lay a foundation to build on.
Every business must be classified according to entity type—sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, LLC, etc. The structure you choose has far-reaching implications, including business size and operations, taxation, profit sharing, and legal liability. Make the wrong choice, and it could be costly and disruptive to undo down the road. Put our experience to work and let us help you make the right move.
- Get confidence—What type of business entity should you choose? Sole proprietorship… LLC… corporation…? We’ll help you choose wisely.
- Optimize your taxes—Choosing the right entity type ensures you won’t be at risk of overpaying—or even double-paying—your taxes. Experience matters—let us help!
- Be supported— We take the time to help you understand the entity types, the pros and cons of each, and which one is the best for your business. We’ll also help you prepare and submit all the necessary registry forms to government agencies to get you started.
Accounting System Setup
Get the most from your accounting system.
The accounting system is the nerve center of a successful business. Whether you’re setting up your system from square one or looking to cleanup your existing system, you’ll benefit from the advice of our experts. We’ll help you get the most from your system.
- Leverage automation—Automated processes are a beautiful thing. We’ll help you take maximum advantage of automation capabilities to streamline workflows and save precious time.
- Gain insight—Our team will ensure and ensure you have accurate, real-time data that gives you a true snapshot of your financial position.
- Make better decisions—Better decisions start with having access to timely, accurate data. We’ll be sure you’re equipped to make informed, smart decisions.
Retirement Plan Analysis
Begin with the end in mind.
Retirement plans are a crucial component in sustaining income beyond our working years, yet nearly 40 percent of small businesses don’t have a plan in place. The selection process is complicated, but it doesn’t have to consume you. We’ll bring our experience to the table to help you find the right plan for you and your team.
- Peace of mind—Don’t carry anxiety about your financial future and don’t stress out over finding the right retirement plan solution. We’ll help.
- Save time—We’ll handle the research and analysis and present you with a short list of vetted choices, saving your time and energy to run your business.
- The right stuff, the right staff—Offering the best possible retirement plan gives your business a competitive edge when it comes to attracting and retaining the best quality employees.
Credit Card Rewards
Get what’s coming to you.
There’s no end to the credit card options and rewards programs available in today’s market, and the benefits can add up substantially when your business uses credit card accounts to pay regular bills and expenses. So what can you do to maximize your rewards? We’ll help you sort it out by analyzing your spending habits and available rewards plans. It’s like getting free money!
- Card selection—We’ll help you choose the card that offers the best benefits for your business’s spending patterns. We might even recommend a combination of cards for different spending categories.
- Simplification—We’ll help you simplify your records—and your life—by keeping your business and personal accounts and expenses from getting tangled up together.
- Time back for you—Sorting through and analyzing dozens of reward programs and terms will put a crimp in your time. Let our team help, and you focus on what needs your attention most.
The Rulien + Associates team means business.
run a better business.