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Small Businesses & Startups

A practical roadmap from getting set up to running clean, then help with whatever is slowing the business down.

Who we serveNew and growing companies in any industry
Capabilities engaged7 of 10
Typical modelProject, then retainer
First replyWithin one business day
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Corvane Ashmoor & Co. From set-up to running clean.

We start with a written roadmap of every filing and system your business needs.

You decide. We prepare and file the paperwork, and keep the confirmations on record.

Invoices go out the day the work is done, and every payment is tracked.

Business email, a domain and a website go live, every account in your name.

Annual reports, tax receipts and estimated tax dates go on the calendar.

Set up right. Run clean. Start an inquiry at corvaneashmoor.com.

What we deliver

How the firm serves small businesses and startups.

  • Business setup roadmap and checklists
  • LLC, DBA, EIN and annual report filings
  • Business tax receipt applications
  • Bookkeeping systems, spreadsheets and reporting
  • Invoicing and cash-flow tracking
  • Website, domain and business email setup
  • Vendor, software and process selection
Who we work with

Built for every corner of the sector.

New startupsSide businesses going full timeFamily businessesService companiesRetail and foodE-commerce
What we hear

I don't know what I'm supposed to file.

Entity, EIN, tax receipts and annual reports are easy to miss when nobody tells you they exist.

My business and personal money are mixed.

Without separation, year-end turns into a sorting project and a bigger CPA bill.

We don't look like a real company yet.

No business email, no website and no capabilities sheet cost credibility with customers.

I'm the bottleneck.

Every invoice, decision and system runs through the owner.

Capabilities engaged

Capabilities applied in this sector

Consulting & StrategyOperations & Back OfficeRecords & ResearchBusiness FilingsDocument ServicesConnections & VettingTechnology Setup
How the work runs

A steady rhythm, in writing.

The cadence most small businesses and startups settle into with us. Every engagement sets its own in the written scope.

  1. Month 1
    Set-up roadmap

    A written checklist of filings and systems, with owner decisions flagged.

  2. Month 1–2
    Filings

    Entity, EIN, DBA and business tax receipt filed as you direct.

  3. Month 2
    Systems

    Invoicing, bookkeeping and expense tracking in use.

  4. Ongoing
    Run clean

    Monthly reporting, renewals and deadlines handled.

Documents we keep in order

The paper trail, handled.

  • Articles of organization
  • EIN confirmation
  • Operating agreement on file
  • Business tax receipts
  • Invoice templates
  • Bookkeeping files
  • Vendor W-9s
  • Annual report confirmations
Dates that matter

Never a surprise deadline.

  • Jan 1–May 1
    Florida annual report

    Filed with the state each year to keep the company active.

  • By Sep 30
    Local business tax receipt

    Renewal deadline in Miami-Dade and many Florida jurisdictions.

  • Quarterly
    Estimated taxes

    Apr 15, Jun 15, Sep 15 and Jan 15 for many owners.

  • By Jan 31
    1099-NEC

    Due to contractors and the IRS.

General reference only; your own dates may differ. Full compliance calendar →

Where our work ends

Clear lines, on purpose.

We do the work that keeps you organized. Decisions that require a license stay with the licensed professional.

We handle

  • Write the set-up roadmap
  • File the paperwork you direct
  • Build invoicing and bookkeeping systems
  • Set up email, domain and website

Stays with the licensed professional

  • Choosing the entity type (attorney or CPA)
  • Tax advice and returns (CPA)
  • Contracts and legal review (attorney)
  • Licensed trade work (licensed professional)
Readiness check

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Free tools

Tools for small businesses and startups.

All tools →

Client health score→First hire checklist→Client survey builder→Business hours card→Quote follow-up tracker→Delegation tracker→Meeting cost calculator→Referral partner tracker→Weekly planning sheet→Lead source tracker→Daily email routine→Contract tracker→Month-end checklist→Follow-up planner→Rate sheet builder→Insurance policy list→Meeting agenda builder→Time off planner→Testimonial log→Bill savings tracker→Decision log→Call script builder→Weekly scorecard→Supply reorder list→Client offboarding checklist→Project budget tracker→Email signature builder→SOP builder→Weekly billing checklist→Warranty tracker→Vendor list→Time block planner→Meeting notes builder→File name builder→Account inventory→Estimated tax calendar→Invoice reminder schedule→Retainer pricing calculator→Advertising return calculator→Margin and markup calculator→Early payment discount calculator→Loan payment calculator→Card fee calculator→Business health check→Price increase calculator→Continuity checklist→Customer lifetime value→Business and personal money checklist→Owner's pay planner→Contractor or employee? Question list→Collections letter builder→Monthly profit and loss snapshot→Job profit calculator→Bid or no-bid checklist→Hire or outsource?→Cash reserve calculator→Price increase letter builder→Company due diligence checklist→1099 rate calculator→Days to get paid→Storm prep checklist→13-week cash flow→Late invoice interest→Invoice builder→Break-even point→Cost of disorganization→Receivables aging→
Common questions

Asked by small businesses and startups.

All questions →

Will you tell me which entity to form?

That choice belongs to you with your attorney or CPA. Once decided, we prepare and file the paperwork and set up the systems around it.

Can you build our website and email?

Yes. We set up domains, business email and a professional website, and the accounts are yours.

How long does setup take?

Most setups take two to four weeks, depending on filings and decisions; the timeline is confirmed in writing.

Do I need a business tax receipt?

Most Florida businesses need a local business tax receipt from their county and often their city; we check what applies to you.

Can you help after setup?

Yes. Many clients move to a monthly retainer for bookkeeping systems, invoicing and renewals.

See an illustrative scenario: From side job to a real business →

Key terms

The vocabulary of this sector.

Full glossary →

1099 reviewChecking at year end which vendors need a Form 1099.Expense categoryA grouping such as fuel, software or insurance used to organize business costs.1099-NECThe IRS form that reports payments of nonemployee compensation to contractors.Estimated taxesQuarterly tax payments made on income that is not subject to withholding, such as self-employment income.2/10 net 30Payment terms offering a 2% discount if paid in 10 days, with the full amount due in 30.FactoringSelling invoices to a factoring company for immediate payment, less a fee, instead of waiting for the customer to pay.
How engagements run
Project

Defined scope

Fixed fee

A defined deliverable at a defined price: a filing, a research report, a system build.

Advisory

As needed

Hourly

Consulting sessions and open-ended litigation support, with hours logged and itemized.

Managed

Ongoing support

Monthly retainer

Back office or administration on a set monthly scope, adjustable with notice.

Carrier

Dispatch

Percentage of gross

Carriers pay a percentage of booked loads under a written dispatcher-carrier agreement.

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