Once You Attain Success Which Toys Will You Buy First?

You cannot escape the shouts of doom. “The economy is collapsing!” some talking head exclaims on a news program. Then another rattles off the latest unemployment numbers as though taunting you. An “expert” says businesses will have to shut their doors en masse if Obama’s stimulus plan doesn’t work. Oh no, not another Depression! What will you do? You simply smile as though knowing something no one else knows. You roll up your sleeves and get back to work. There’s a business to build. Deals to make. And toys to reward yourself with.

While one shouldn’t avoid what’s happening in the economy, the dominant trait of successful people is the constant thought of being successful. No matter the environment they’re currently experiencing. This includes surrounding themselves with people, and things, that represent the vision of success. It may be difficult today with everyone proclaiming from rooftops that America is sinking faster than the Titanic. But it’s possible. First, turn off the pundits and quickly dismiss anyone who wants to pontificate about “our impending doom.” Okay? Now, close your eyes. Sit back. Relax.

Think of the one item you dreamed of owning once your business takes off; that something you identify as a representation of your success, so that you can finally holler, “I made it!” Maybe you see yourself in the gray Continental GTC from Bentley, roaring around long, serpentine roads flanked by million dollar homes perched along a hill. Perhaps it’s owning a Rolex Yacht-Master II to complement that other baby, the 447 Sport Sedan from Cruisers Yachts. What about arriving to your office in couture suits from the most gifted of designers, such as Gian DeCaro, who makes Bill Gates look as much as he’s worth? Haute living at its finest. Yes?

Okay, then what about a BeoVision 9 television from Bang & Olufsen, hanging from the wall in your entertainment room? You know the one whose screen rotates to follow the sleek hand held remote around the room. Imagine your guests wowed by its exquisite aluminum frame and crystallized picture that places them right in the middle of the action. Seven channels of sound surround them. Dual subwoofers shake them. And the integrated center loudspeaker moves them. Your friends will say you finally made it!

Components made by Bang & Olufsen are status symbols for many entrepreneurs. The Denmark based company possesses one of the world’s strongest brands, representing distinctive and exclusive televisions, music systems, loud speakers, telephones and various media products. Their components are so renowned for their artistic appeal that they can be found gracefully standing on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Celebrities revere B&O products not just for their style but also for their exquisite quality, output and durability. Bang & Olufsen’s components are often featured on the big screen and they adorn the walls of the multi-million dollar homes of many Hollywood celebrities.

Still imagining a Bang & Olufsen television gracing your home? Their products are just as well regarded as owning a Mercedes-Benz or Bentley, or wearing a Rolex or Tag Heuer watch. So what will mark your success?

Almost all industry titans who started from nothing dreamt of that one item that would allow them to feel successful. Whether it’s hanging a Bang & Olufsen television in every room or owning a rare coin collection, they had to have it to feel complete. They could have negotiated a ten million dollar deal and still felt unsuccessful; until they purchased that million-dollar Picasso or hobnobbed at least once with the social-elite. It’s a phenomenon that will never disappear, and should never invite criticism.

It’s in the rented basement where a cracked wall supports a poster of a silver Lamborghini Murcielago. It’s a distant daydream and at the same time a representation of what it means to have status, be well regarded and achieve success. The person, now with the exotic car at the center of his thoughts, dreaming of the day when he can drive it into his garage, is suddenly driven to start his business, even as the economy falters. These status symbols are the impetus for the Bill Gates of the world to move strongly in the direction of their dreams, to bleed their hands raw and burn midnight oils until there are no more candles left. These symbols of success that seem outrageous to the many keep the hearts beating and hope flowing for business owners struggling to make payroll or satisfy their monthly bills; their perseverance allowing them to experience that breakthrough that puts their business, and themselves, closer to their dreams.

So while the talking heads, the pundits and the random guy-on-line bemoans the current economic season, hoping to invoke some similar doom-and-gloom rant from you, just close your eyes. Sit back. Relax. Picture the item that will mark your success. Smile. You’ve bled, cried and sweat a thousand times for your business. So you deserve this moment. Now roll up your sleeves and get back to work. Your toys are waiting for you.

This article was written by Omar Reed, a freelance business writer and financial analyst

Can Your Accountant Make Your Business More Successful?

When the highly esteemed American economist, Theodore Levitt, redefined the “corporate purpose” to creating and keeping customers, he invited a deeper meaning for business creation, transcending the old belief which said business existed only to make money. Ultimately in order to create and keep customers, business owners must always think “growth,” even before the first dime is registered.

Growth means creating unique products or services while looking to improve existing products or services. It means partnering with other businesses or associations that can introduce those products or services to larger market segments. And it also means forging key business relationships that will help grow your small business into a medium-size business, and potentially grow your medium-size business into a large business. One of those key business relationships is the one you create with an accountant, the one person who could mean the difference between growth, stagnation or failure.

One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is not having a big enough vision for their economic potential. ‘Why do I need an accountant now? I’m getting along just fine without one,’ many of them think. It is at the start-up phase of a business where an accountant can offer the most valuable advice and service. Most business owners aren’t savvy when it comes to bookkeeping. An accountant has the specialized knowledge to set-up the chart of accounts for recording transactions, which will later be organized into financial statements that will tell the story of your strategic success or failure.

A good accountant can guide you through monthly financial statements, helping you understand what the numbers mean, and how to use them to make strategic decisions. And what about having to decide how your business will be set-up? After consulting with another key business association, your lawyer, an accountant can explain the advantages and disadvantages of forming a sole proprietorship, C Corporation or S Corporation relative to your situation.

Do you know what you can deduct and what you cannot? An accountant is there if you have questions about what business expenses are deductible. You want to maximize all deductions that you are entitled, while avoiding penalties for deducting expenses that you are not entitled. While deductions are extremely important for businesses, it is also a complicated process as the rules and regulations continuously change, often varying by state.

Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Tax issues have certainly been the death of many start-up businesses. Technical situations such as filing W2s and 1099 forms have caused businesses thousands of dollars in penalties. A good accountant will know what taxes to pay and when to send out the forms. In the case of 1099s, he will advise if individuals who work for you are truly independent contractors, or should be registered as employees. Making a mistake here could result in hefty penalties, potentially crippling a young business.

What’s critical is that business owners truly understand the importance of developing a relationship with an accountant, instead of just thinking, ‘Okay, I’ll get one because I guess I have to.’ This is where business owners miss it. They should be thinking about this relationship as they would any strategic planning issue. Accountants have the ability to directly affect your business success, or its failure. Good accountants will have knowledge of the industry you’re in and recommend a course of action you may not have thought of, since they may have experience dealing with similar situations. The relationship with your accountant is so important that when your business stumbles, your accountant will be there to help position it back on track.

A good accountant can save you money by providing expert and timely advice, which often translates into business growth. Remember, it’s not enough to just make money. It’s about continuously creating new customers and holding on to them.

Oftentimes whenever a business owner is trying to break through that next level of revenue stream, an accountant knows exactly what to do and can steer a business away from any potholes. They can share their wealth of knowledge as in the case of knowing what lending institutions are more likely to lend to a particular business model.

What should you do when looking for investors to help get your business off the ground? Do you just pick up the yellow pages, walk to the local bank or do you look for someone who knows how to maneuver within this space, and can offer critical, time- and money-saving advice?

For example, if you own an Internet technology business, your accountant could advise you of which venture capital firms invest in Internet technology business models; you’re not wasting time searching out venture groups that are more amenable to lending to brick-and-mortar businesses. Most of the time, this kind of information can only be obtained through having the right accounting relationship. The right accountant may even have direct contacts in the very organizations that will fund your business.

There are a number of ways to find the right accountant for your business. You can ask a fellow business owner who you respect, get advice from an existing business relationship, such as your lawyer, or go through the yellow pages. Business owners should understand the risks if they choose to take any of these routes.

Using an accountant that has been referred to you by a friend or family member may not be the right accountant for your particular business needs. A lawyer’s expertise is “law.” While lawyers may certainly know accountants, they may not know which one is right for you. And using the yellow pages may be tantamount to playing the lottery if you’re looking for a perfect match. Searching this way takes time, and if the accountant isn’t the right one, it will also cost you money.

Anthony Randazzo is the CEO and General Manager of Johnny Rockets Restaurant, at the Broadway Mall, in Hicksville, New York. He quickly needed to find an accountant to provide services that his current accountant couldn’t perform. He found GoodAccountants.com after typing “accountants” in a search engine.

“They set us up with the perfect accountant,” Randazzo says. “The accountant knows the industry and knows exactly what we needed to do.” The franchise needed an accountant who was familiar with the restaurant industry and GoodAccountants.com found them one within 24 hours. “Now that we have a new accountant, our back office, all of our paperwork, is streamlined. Life is so much easier.”

The new accountant helped find new relationships with banks, helped find new investors and helped develop multiple franchise opportunities. As a result of getting a new accountant, Randazzo is hopeful of opening up as many as 10 franchises in the Long Island area of New York. “If not for GoodAccountants.com, we probably would have just picked one out of the yellow pages and wouldn’t have found the perfect accountant for what we needed.”

“GoodAccountants.com did not charge a fee for their services at all,” continues Randazzo, “and they set us up with a free consultation with our accountant.” In the past people have paid thousands of dollars for this type of referral service. That was before the advent of the Internet and before GoodAccountants.com existed.

At the end of the day, whether business owners decide to use a professional referral service or slog through the yellow pages, finding the right accountant may be the answer to creating true growth and success.

This article was written by Omar Reed, a freelance business writer and financial analyst

Here’s How Creating A Business Website Can Get You $25,000

What would you think of a business offering an important service or product, but did not have a website? Your first thought might be, why don’t they have a website? You may even suspect that they are unprofessional. Unfortunately many small business owners offering quality services and products lose credibility, and clients, as a result of neglecting to represent their businesses through the Internet. GoodAccountants.com wants to underscore the importance of having a website and, through its $25,000 Business Plan Contest, will award $25,000 to a small business owner or entrepreneur who decides to create one.

 In order to fully qualify for the contest a small business owner or entrepreneur has to purchase a website from as low as $149 and submit a 1 to 2 page “executive summary” describing an idea for a new start-up business or for expanding or improving an existing one. Business owners can still qualify even if they already have a website, by making a purchase of any one of several other designated services or products such as obtaining high speed internet for their business or home or obtaining payroll services for their employees.  They may also qualify by incorporating a business entity for as little as $99. 

Without Internet Presence For Your Business Who Are You? 

Ten years ago a business “may” have gotten away with not having a website. However, Electronic Commerce has exploded the old paradigm and most if not all conglomerates are represented on the Internet. And for good reason. In just a few years, the Internet has changed the way we communicate and do business. It’s a way to quickly find what we need and provide information. Most consumers expect businesses to have an Internet presence. Discovering that your business doesn’t have one could rightly or wrongly leave potential clients wondering who you are; they may ultimately decide to expunge any doubts by shopping elsewhere. 

Why Don’t You Have a Website Already? 

The highly esteemed American economist Theodore Levitt presciently coined the term “globalization” and provided deep insight that said, “the purpose of a business is to create and keep customers.” Even with the current recession, there is no better time to leverage the power of the Internet to do just that, especially for small business owners. Having a website can afford the business owner a level playing field when it comes to competing with larger companies. Someone doing research could find that the smaller company has exactly what they’re looking for. Having a website means being available at all times, even on holidays. It could represent the virtual handshake and the “pre-sell” of a product or service before a single word is spoken between client and business owner. 

One of the biggest challenges for small business owners is getting their story out to the public. A website address can appear on almost anything. Adding a website address to flyers and business cards can encourage potential clients to explore the website, generating interest that could result in follow-up action. All products and services can be listed on a website, allowing for greater description and possible changes, while incurring far less costs as opposed to maintaining printed catalogs or pamphlets. 

In our ever-changing world, we all are looking to do things faster, as well as more efficiently and conveniently. A website takes into consideration the incredible demands that work, family and friends have on people’s lives. The fact that a website is available at any time creates the potential for continuous sales from anywhere in the world. In addition, while offices are closed, a website allows potential clients to contact the business through e-mail or subscribe to a newsletter. Adding a “testimonial” page provides references and reassurance to potential clients, and could mean the difference to completing a sale. With the right website, there are unlimited ways a business owner can generate clients and revenue. 

Why You Must Have a Professional-Looking Website to Succeed 

It may sound like common sense, but many small business owners don’t understand what goes into creating a professional website. As the Internet continues to evolve and more people realize the potential for monetization, thousands of websites are popping up every day. Many of these sites are basically carbon copies shuffled off to unsuspecting business owners who are counting on the successful launch of their business. Except for a few color scheme changes, nothing screams “amateur!” more than a website that is exactly the same as the one a prospective client may have just left.  As people become savvier, they are spotting these copy-cat sites with greater proficiency, and a small business owner can be blacklisted if caught with one of these paltry concoctions. 

Sending your customers to an undeveloped or partially developed website can prove worst than not having a website at all. Having an undeveloped or partially developed website can make a potential customer conclude your business is still in its start-up stage and is not yet fully established. It can also mean the difference between closing the deal and losing a sale if your customers conclude your business is struggling to get off the ground. 

“Many entrepreneurs or business owners sometimes are so anxious to get going and begin making sales they often make the mistake of putting up a single web page with a ‘Currently Under Construction’  sign on it which really does not help them,” says Norman Deane, Director of Marketing for GoodAccountants.com. “Many of the accountants we work with have websites that we literally dread sending a prospective client to because we know it will be the ‘kiss of death’ for our referral.” 

A poorly designed website can cause irreparable damage to a business owner’s credibility. In the customer’s mind, he’s thinking: shoddy website…they can’t possibly have anything of value to offer me. Your website may very well be the first impression a potential customer experiences and can torpedo a thoughtful, well-spoken sales pitch. 

Website development and hosting has become so affordable today that the proposition of conducting business without the benefit of Internet presence is inexcusable. Websites are now available through GoodAccountants.com for as low as $149 with monthly hosting plans beginning as low as $9.99 per month.  

Keeping Sight of the Big Picture 

While GoodAccountants.com is a huge proponent of Internet presence and the creation of quality websites for all business owners, it is an even a bigger advocate for the overall success of the small business owner and entrepreneur, especially during this season of economic uncertainty. If some business owners are not ready to create a website, or willing to modify or upgrade an existing one, they can still qualify for the $25,000 prize by ordering payroll services or incorporating a business or by obtaining high speed internet services for their business or home. The official contest details can be found here. 

According to Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, who long ago saw the trends in business development which still resonate today, “Wherever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.”   Whether deciding to get a website, or opting for payroll services, or incorporation or none of the above, the choice to become a business owner or entrepreneur is courageous in its own right. And the $25,000 Business Plan Contest, if nothing more is a supportive nod to that courage. 

This article was written by Omar Reed, a freelance business writer and financial analyst

Here’s $25,000 To Jump Start Your Business!

On July 1st 2009 GoodAccountants.com will award $25,000 to a small business owner or entrepreneur who comes up with the most original and practical idea for starting a new business or for improving an existing one. With the economy shrinking 3.8% in the 4th quarter of 2008, the worst quarterly contraction in close to three decades, and President Obama calling the economic downturn “a continuing disaster,” the $25,000 Business Plan Contest was created for the purposes of supporting small businesses and encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs during tough economic times.

“What the contest means to me is, the ability to give a business owner or entrepreneur $25,000 in cash that’s not a loan, but a prize,” says Johanna Laurent, CEO of GoodAccountants.com. “It’s money that doesn’t have to be paid back. It’s giving them the cushion to launch a business, or room to grow if they’ve already launched.”

There was a palpable sense of enlightenment and inspiration coming from Laurent’s voice as she spoke, “What could come from this is a business that employs 200 people, affecting 200 families, that makes a difference in a community. I don’t know. But it’s exciting to know that we’re helping cause it into action.”

The main goal GoodAccountants.com is committed to achieving is helping wannabe entrepreneurs who may now be unemployed and have been watching from the sidelines come to the realization that it’s time to take action. The way the economy is shaping up for 2009, and perhaps well into 2010, there may be no better time to take a chance on yourself and start your own business.

In order to qualify for the contest a small business owner or entrepreneur has to submit a 1 to 2 page executive summary describing an idea for a new start-up business or for expanding or improving an existing one. In addition, they must make a purchase of at least one of the following business services from as low as $99 through GoodAccountants.com’s website :

• Incorporate A Business
• Get a Website For Your Business
• Get Payroll Services For Your Business

The official contest details can be found at, http://www.goodaccountants.com/contest/details/

The business plan requirement is an interesting concept. Instead of just purchasing something to qualify through a random drawing the contest requires contestants display some degree of skill and business acumen which are attributes Americans must return to if we are to reverse the economic decline taking place all around us. People are creative by nature and typically enjoy the opportunity to showcase their talents despite difficult times which can often serve to bring out the genius in the average person. Even someone who might not have thought of starting a business could become inspired enough to come up with an excellent idea to jump start a new business that could end up employing thousands of people.

Instead of having to purchase the latest useless widget to qualify for the $25,000 Business Plan Contest, GoodAccountants.com wants to make sure participants are serious about starting or improving a business by having them obtain services critical to their success.

“I’ve been through so much personally as a small business owner myself,” says Laurent. “Now we’re able to say, let us ease your way so that you can get there faster. We want more successful business owners.”

GoodAccountants.com understands the challenges associated with starting a business and the necessary ingredients to running it successfully. If you’re thinking about starting a business then it makes sense to speak to an accountant and incorporate yourself as well as obtain a website as first steps. If you own an existing business then you might want to consider using a payroll service that can keep you from getting into trouble for not paying the appropriate state and federal payroll withholding taxes.

Many small business owners who start out using “quasi-employees,” which are often called independent contractors, discover a year or two later they were suppose to declare these individuals as regular employees and withhold taxes from their paycheck. Now the business owner becomes personally responsible for paying all of the federal and state payroll withholding taxes they neglected to withhold from their employees over the period of time in question.

“It doesn’t matter that you did not withhold the taxes because you didn’t consider the person helping you in your business your employee,” says Laurent. “The state and federal government will still come after you for the withholding taxes plus penalties even though you didn’t deduct them from your worker’s paycheck.”

The experience can leave devastating consequences, including bankruptcy as well as the possibility of losing your business. The government can attach your business bank account and even put a lien on your home for the taxes you were responsible to withhold. It doesn’t matter that you thought they were independent contractors, you will still be held responsible. A quality payroll service can prevent such a disastrous situation from occurring.

Laurent offers this final advice to people who may still be fearful of taking that first step toward entrepreneurship during a deepening recession. “There’s a lot of value in being an entrepreneur, but you have to have the faith in yourself to do it. I want to ease your way through the process.”

“You have to take action on the talent that you have within. Instead of being told what’s possible, create what’s possible. Say, I don’t care what’s going on out there. I have this talent and I’m going to go for it and I’m going to give it all my passion and give it all I’ve got.”

This article was written by Omar Reed, a freelance business writer and financial analyst

Robert Rimberg’s Online Bookkeeping

Tutor Time, an $8 million early childhood learning center hails online bookkeeping as being far more cost effective than hiring an internal bookkeeper.
Robert Rimberg, CPA is the founder and managing director of Robert Rimberg & Associates, a full service accounting firm and online bookkeeping company that offers small business owners a turn-key solution to getting their internal bookkeeping established online at a fraction of the cost of hiring an internal bookkeeper.

The firm which is located at 51 Smart Avenue, Yonkers, New York consists of six accountants and ten bookkeepers. Although based in New York, the firm’s clientele are located throughout the continental U.S. even reaching overseas. The Internet has made it possible to connect business owners to their books and records no matter where they may be at any given time day or night. Imagine being able to access your accounts receivables through your laptop while lying on a beach in Maui, says Gabe Colmenares, one of Rimberg’s clients. The great thing about online bookkeeping according to Colmenares, besides accessibility is cost; it’s far cheaper than hiring a person. For more information go to Rimberg & Associates or call 1 (800) 505-7861. 

Made in America, Bauerschmidt & Sons, Inc

Bauerschmidt & Sons, Inc. is a  47 year old, closely held, family-owned manufacturing company that is nestled deep within the working class enclave that is located just beyond the shadows of Kennedy Airport in South Jamaica, New York. The owner and founder Fred Bauerschmidt stands among an ever shrinking group of talented artisans in the country who continue to manufacture and install their own work. The intricate interior design work that Fred Bauerschmidt performs is considered to be among the very best craftsmanship in the world as is evidenced by the caliber of clients he maintains which includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as such hallowed institutions as New York City’s Morgan Library and The Museum of Modern Art.

Employing more than 70 union and non union workers, some of whom have worked for the astute businessman for more than 25 years, Fred Bauerschmidt and wife Patty are resigned to leave behind more than just a legacy of fine craftsmanship to their two sons Fred and Ron Bauerschmidt. Instead, the Bauerschmidts are determined to leave a thriving and profitable business which has become increasingly difficult to do as a result of the most horrific business climate that has continued to persist for American manufacturers for the past thirty years. The exodus of manufacturing jobs to countries like India and China has become an overwhelming reality for almost every American. Despite the odds the Bauerschmidts are determined to stay the course.

In this upcoming episode we’ll examine how the Bauerschmidts have not only maintained but have successfully grown their interior design company in spite of the woeful business climate American manufacturers must face on a day to day basis.

Stay tuned for “Made in America” the story of Fred and Patty Bauerschmidt.

Website: Bauerschmidt & Sons

Dr. Lauri Romanzi, MD

Dr. Lauri Romanzi, ranked among the world’s finest Board Certified Surgeons performed a Google key word search using the term “accountant.” She needed to identify an accounting and technology expert that could convert her battery of file cabinets into an electronic database that within seconds would allow her to access her patient’s most sensitive medical information no matter where she might be in the world. It was no accident that the Manhattan (New York) based surgeon in response to her query received GoodAccountants.com as the very first result. Clicking the GoodAccountants.com website hyperlink Lauri Romanzi quickly discovered she was not alone in her appreciation of the importance of maintaining and managing a patient’s medical file over a period of years and having that information incessantly available at her fingertips. May we say the rest is history? Within minutes of transmitting some basic information at GA’s website Dr. Romanzi was on the phone with a GA Consultant discussing the intimate nuances of a database solution for her patient’s files. Shortly thereafter an accounting firm was identified by her GA Consultant and scheduled to meet with her at her offices located at 133 East 58th Street, New York, New York 10022.

Mark Collella, a Certified Public Accountant and founding principal of Comprehensive Wealth Management Group, LLC located at 3117 Richmond Road, Staten Island, New York 10306  was the firm referred by GoodAccountants.com to Dr. Romanzi. The firm delivers a myriad of accounting and financial services including audits, reviews, compilations, tax planning, financial planning, certified financial statements, forecasts and projections, valuations, forensic accounting, estate planning, incorporation services, monthly bookkeeping, payroll services, tax litigation support, trusts, wealth management as well as systems design and setup.

“The GA Consultant that assisted and spoke with me on numerous occasions by phone was extremely knowledgeable,” says Dr. Romanzi about the quality of the service she was afforded by GoodAccountants.com. The changes in the way doctors now manage patient information given the many new technologies that have become available to the medical profession is very different than ten or twenty years ago. Sara Perry, a transplant recipient, recounted to GATV Insider how her surgeon using a blackberry from the back of a taxicab was able to locate a kidney donor and coordinate an operating team while in route to the hospital to perform her surgery. Sara would have died within hours had the hospital not had the technology to locate her surgeon, who had been contacted minutes before boarding an airplane to Hawaii. Technology also help locate an organ donor and assemble a medical team all in less than an hour making it possible for Sara’s doctor to perform her kidney transplant surgery at the NYU Medical Center, 550 First Avenue, New York, New York 10016    (212) 263-7300  

More about Dr. Lauri J. Romanzi, MD:
Dr. Lauri Romanzi, MD: Clinical Associate Professor of Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medical Center /New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, is a board certified fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship trained urogynecologist
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School of the Medical College of Hampton Roads
Residency: University Hospital of Brooklyn downstate, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Board Certified: Dr. Romanzi is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Group Practice: Urgencies
State License Information: Licensed in New York
Office Location: 133 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022    (212) 935-4343  

Microsoft Partner Selects GoodAccountants.com

Like many small companies that experience exponential growth after landing a large contract, AvePoint A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and maker of backup and recovery software for Microsoft’s SharePoint Technology saw its staff grow from ten employees to two hundred in the span of eighteen months. When asked how one manages such epic growth the simple response that was given by AvePoint’s Chief Operating Officer, Tianyi Jiang is “You need a good accountant.” Little did Tianyi Jiang know he would be asked to utter those exact words during a television commercial that he along with AvePoint’s Vice President of Marketing, Tony Lanni would subsequently do for GoodAccountants.com. (Hear directly from Tony Lanni and Tianyi Jiang explain why they chose GoodAccountants.com to find their accountants.)

In 2006, AvePoint launched the first software-based SharePoint disaster recovery solution for SharePoint Portal Server (SPS). Suddenly with offices in New York and Beijing China, AvePoint found itself having to reconcile international transactions with its domestic accounting along with having to manage a world-wide marketing and distribution effort. GoodAccountants.com was able to stir AvePoint in the right direction in finding the right accountants that could help them manage their worldwide accounting and financial operations by referring Mendonca & Suarez, LLC,1030 Salem Road, Union, NJ 07083.

Both Tianyi Jiang and Tony Lanni welcomed the idea of doing a television commercial for GoodAcountants.com. “I knew right away they could help us because they understood what we needed.” says Tianyi Jiang about GoodAccountants.com. Tony Lanni says he feels an obligation to help other business owners get the assistance his company received from GoodAccountants.com which is why he welcomed doing a television commercial.

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