Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Our Tax Return Preparation Services



Tax Return Preparation

Unfortunately, today's tax laws are so overly complicated that filing a relatively simple tax return can be confusing. It is very easy to overlook deductions and credits to which you are entitled, meaning you could be losing out on a lot of money. There's no substitute for the assistance of an experienced tax professional.

The Howard Group's understands that preparing an income tax return can be a complicated and confusing process. That’s why we’re here to help. We can handle all types of tax situations, tax planning and research to help you maximize savings, plus government filings. For those with tax issues with the IRS, we can assist with representation to help mediate and correct any situation. Let us prepare your federal and state income tax return and help you get the most money back, in the shortest amount of time. We address your concerns and answer all of your tax questions with fast, professional service.

Our Tax Solutions Include:
  • Individual Federal Income Tax Preparation - 1040
  • State Income Tax Preparation
  • Corporate Tax Preparation Services 1120 & 1120s
  • Nonprofit and Church Tax Preparation Services 990
Preparing your own income tax return can be a task that leaves you with more questions than answers. We are here to help you resolve those tax issues while saving you time and stress.

The Howard Group is dedicated to solving all of your tax needs. We provide a team of expert specialists to scrutinize every minute detail and get you the best results possible. Let us assist you today, for all of your personal or business tax needs.

Join the thousands of satisfied clients and try our services today!

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Our Graphic Design And Print Services


















Logo Business Cards Brochure

Graphic design is the first step to creating an identity in your marketing initiative. A creative logo can support your company’s branding strategies as well as create an identity, image and awareness of your business. A logo does more than get inserted on your website or in company material; a logo is the image that your consumers remember and use to relate to your brand.

Once your business has a logo, you can build additional marketing and communication material that is consistent with that design, including; fliers or a brochure, business cards, advertisements, corporate folders and more. By doing this you will begin to form a brand identity that is consistent, detailed, and expressive; and it will cling to the minds of your target market.

The Howard Group's graphic designer can take your idea and develop creative and exciting designs for a brochure, your logo, business cards and more. The results are eye-catching and unique; they help your company standout and attract attention. Whether you need a simple business card or a entire graphic design program of marketing and communication collateral, we have the skills, tools, artistry and technical expertise to get the job done.

We are here to help you with all your graphic designing needs. We are able to adjust to priorities and meet the necessary deadlines for a single logo, business card, brochure or multiple graphic design projects. We are committed to providing our customers quality graphic design work at affordable prices.

Custom Graphic Design Options Include:
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Printing

Along with the graphic design work, we have also sourced quality print shops nationwide that will get your printing job done professionally and quickly. Whether you need to print 1,000 or 10,000 copies; you will save time and money in the process!

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Our Business Attorneys










Business Attorneys

Business Law or Commercial law is the body of law which governs business and commerce. It is often considered to be a branch of civil law and deals both with issues of private law and public law. Commercial law regulates corporate contracts, hiring practices, and the manufacture and sales of consumer goods.

Business attorneys or lawyers handle a broad array of legal issues for business and commercial clients. Available services range from the drafting of non-compete agreements and other employment contracts to drafting the articles of incorporation for a limited liability company (LLC) or limited liability partnership (LLP). Business attorneys or lawyers also handle mergers and buy and sell agreements. Commercial litigation can help clients with cases involving fraud, breach of contract, copyright infringement and more.

Consult Business Attorneys:

Starting a Business: 
  • Buying an established business or the first steps for new business owners.
Incorporation and Legal Structures:
  • Choosing the right business structure.
Employment Law: 
  • An overview of legal issues faced by employers, including hiring employees and workplace safety.
Intellectual Property: 
  • Information on protecting and using copyrights, patents, and trademarks.
Business Forms and Contracts: 
  • Preparation or review of legal documents and agreements.
Business Operations: 
  • Legal tips on running a business.
Business Laws and Regulations: 
  • An overview of state and federal business laws for businesses.
Business Immigration:
  • Information on worker visa programs, filing necessary employment immigration forms, and more.
Workers' Compensation for Employers: 
  • Reviewing state compensation systems for injured workers.
  • Business Bankruptcy and Debt: Discuss issues with business debt, and a look at the bankruptcy process.
Closing a Business: 
  • Legal tips to keep in mind should your business close its doors.
Business Law:

Overall, business law is broad and includes commercial litigation in State and Federal Courts, including contract litigation, construction litigation, corporate litigation, stockholder claims, creditors’ rights, intellectual property litigation, real property litigation and securities litigation. To avoid complications and infringements, it is in the best interest of your business to work with experienced business attorney.

Have a question for an attorney?

Contact us today with your legal question, and we will have a business attorney answer your question as soon as possible.


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Sunday, February 21, 2010

Our Translation Services


Translation Services

We provide high quality document translation services for individuals and corporations across the country. We also specialize in document and web translation. Having your website translated into Spanish helps market your products and services to millions of Spanish speaking individuals.

The Howard Group can resolve your translation needs with the highest level of confidentiality. Whether you need a translation for an official document, a legal contract, a company letter, patent information, marketing material, medical records or other sensitive documents, you can trust our translation professionals to complete your translation project quickly and precisely.

Our Translation Services Include Translation of:
  • Documents
  • Training Manuals
  • Brochures
  • Financial Reports
  • Marketing Material
  • Legal contracts
  • Presentations
  • Websites
Our translation team is comprised of in-house and freelance linguists, translators, interpreters, proofreaders, and programmers with a solid professional background. Even for the most complex translations, The Howard Group is here to assist you. We specialize in translations from English to Spanish or Spanish to English. Our prices are affordable, and we welcome rush jobs.
For more information on translation projects we can assist you in, please fill out the form below.

Why Choose Us?

Translation services are provided only by professional human translators and interpreters
Competitive rates
Fast turnaround times for large projects
Friendly and responsive customer service
Free price quotes and estimates for each project
10% discount for projects over 10,000 words

















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Our Business Loans



Business Loan

Looking for a commercial loan, business loan, equipment lease program, expansion loans, investors or other funding solutions?

The Howard Group provides commercial loan and cash advance loan solutions for many types of business needs. We can help you with unique business loan options from $10,000 into the millions.

Our Loan Options Include:
  • Commercial Property Loans
  • Complete Program
  • Express Program
  • For borrowers who can provide financials with information on income and assets
  • For borrowers who prefer not to document income or assets
  • Simplified loan process
  • No financial statements or tax
  • Up to 30-year fixed rates and terms
  • Up to 30 yr fixed rates and terms
  • Loan from $100,000- $1.5 mm
  • Loan from $100,000 to $1 mm
  • Loan up to 97% of bldg value
  • Loan up to 80% of bldg value
  • Cash Advance Loans
  • Prequalification criteria:
  • $2100+ in credit card sales per month.
  • Have been in business for at least 12 months?
  • No prior unresolved bankruptcy
  • Benefits of a Cash Advance
  • Fast Approval Time
  • Application approval in only 24 Hrs
  • No hidden fees, application fees, or closing costs to worry about.
  • Cash advances are paid back using credit card sales, meaning you don't have to worry about paying off your bill every month.
  • Notification within 24 hours if you qualify for a cash advance, not the weeks it takes to be approved by a lending institution. With a cash advance, your money will be electronically deposited in your bank account within one week.
  • Unsecured Start Up Loan ($10,000 to $50,000)
Product Features:
  • No collateral required
  • Minimal documentation
  • No annual fee
  • No pre-payment penalty
  • Cash available for any use
  • Most business types accepted
  • Convenient & affordable terms
Service Features:
  • Decision in 15 minutes
  • Simple application process
  • No obligation proposal
  • Complete privacy & security
  • Expert guidance
  • Available in all 50 states
Suggested Loan Uses:
  • Cash flow
  • Equipment lease
  • Employment Payroll
  • Advertising & Marketing
  • Building improvements
  • Unexpected bills
















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Our Virtual Administrative Assistance Services



Administrative Assistant - Virtual Admin

These days, it's all about working smarter--not harder. That's where The Howard Group can help. Utilize the professional expertise of an offsite virtual administrative assistant and eliminate all the expenses and headaches of an in-office employee. Imagine eliminating the hassle and cost of screening resumes, hiring, training, payroll, taxes, and benefits.

If you're an entrepreneur, consultant or small business owner it's likely that time is your most precious commodity—and every moment you spend on administrative tasks is time that you can't spend on the things you're really good at or making money. At The Howard Group our Virtual Assistant Solutions are tailored to suit the needs of our clients.

Managing employees is costly and complicated -- With our Virtual Assistant, there is no need to experience the expense or legal nightmares associated with hiring, managing and terminating office administration staff. No policies and procedural manuals to create. No performance reviews, disciplinary procedures or sexual harassment suits to worry about.

With a virtual administrative assistant there are no benefits to pay, no need to purchase, maintain or continually upgrade costly equipment and software. You have no worries with payroll or the responsibilities of taxes and record keeping. Your administrative assistant is not paid for holidays, sick time, vacation, down-time, leaves, breaks or between projects. There is no office space, furniture, phone lines, Internet services, electricity, or office supplies to worry about. There are no expensive training periods or costs for recruitment, records maintenance, severance pay. Only pay for time used on our virtual office assistant.

The Howard Group's Virtual Assistance employs experienced office personnel. We provide the tools, training, software and equipment etc. You pay only for the hourly labor that the virtual secretary works for you. Our secretarial services offer help with administrative duties, calendar, calls, data entry and more. Below are samples of some of the duties our administrative assistant can help you with.

Word Processing
  • Business and General Correspondence
  • Repetitive Letters, Mail Merges and Envelopes
  • Resumes, Reports, Term Papers & Manuals, etc.
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Excel Spreadsheet/Database Management
  • Spreadsheets and databases can be effective tools in managing expenses, finances, contacts, projects, tracking productivity and more. Your administrative assistant can help you organize your information into useful diagnostic tools.
  • Electronic Publishing
  • Newsletter, Flyers and Bulletins
  • Brochures and Marketing Collateral
  • Wedding & Social Invitations
  • Customized Forms
Research

The most up to date information as well as competitive intelligence is crucial for all companies. Let our virtual assistant research the information you need. We use the Internet, library & other available sources.

Phone Services

Our virtual secretary can also provide live phone answering or outbound calling to gather information or to contact your customers. And much more!

Choosing to outsource your administrative functions and free up time makes good business sense. The Howard Group's virtual administrative assistants offer you experience and professionalism at affordable prices. Because our team works from our own offices, you don't need to worry about having a computer, extra furniture, phone or software—and if you work from a home office, you also don't have to be concerned about being around while someone attends to the work you need to have completed. Today's technology makes accessing and transferring information across distances easier than ever before.

Some of the software used for our client’s projects include: MS Office, MS Publisher, MS Outlook, Paint Shop Pro and more.

















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Our Marketing Services

















Marketing is a key factor in advancing your companies goals for growth and success. By effectively targeting your marketing efforts your company can increase sales, raise brand awareness and gain a valuable understanding of what your target market wants. Marketing is your company’s own personal bullhorn to use and stir up momentum and interaction!

The Howard Group offers a variety of marketing services that we can cater to your particular needs. We have developed a step by step process to help"spread the word" and quickly create awareness of your organization. In addition, we take an integrated marketing approach to our services by not just focusing on the traditional marketing practices, but also new age internet marketing and advertising trends.

Our Marketing Services Include

Press Release Writing and Distribution: Does your company have a special event coming up? Have you recently won an award? Is there something newsworthy worth sharing? Press releases are no longer geared towards only attracting members of the media. Press releases can now be a valuable internet marketing tool by also reaching your buyers and gaining additional web exposure.

Newsletter Campaign Development: Newsletters can act as a method of updating your customer base on your current business happenings, promotions and events. By maintaining a constant stream of communication with your current clients, not only will you form a better relationship with them, but you will leave the door open for future sales and add-ons.

Sales/Media Kit Creation: Pitching editorial ideas to journalists? Heading out to network at trade shows? Seeking investor opportunities? Working on closing a sale? A professional created Sales/Media Kit can take your company to the next level in terms of integrating a professional brand image with a “go-getter” sales and communication strategy. Our “Starter Sales/Media Kit”package includes everything needed to effectively deliver your company’s message from a press release and corporate backgrounder to bio’s, FAQ’s and more; and it’s all presented in a coordinated corporate folder.

Branding: Developing a logo and tagline is only the beginning of building your brand. More importantly, how do you use them? Whether through traditional or internet marketing means, a well-thought branding strategy will seamlessly integrate all elements of your marketing efforts (online advertising, print advertising, postcards, stationary, flyers and brochures etc.) into one cohesive brand image.

Article Writing and Distribution: Writing articles for your company is a great way to build your presence as an expert source throughout your industry. Blasting these articles out to websites, directories and news outlets will increase link backs to your websiteand increase traffic. If you want your target market to believe in your brand, articles are a great way to gain credibility from potential, current or past clients.

Pay Per Click AdWords Setup: Pay Per Click (PPC) is a form of online advertising in which you will pay your host for the number of clicks on your advertisement. PPC advertising is a great way to increase your visibility in top search engines such as Google. While the results of PPC advertising can be great, you must also be willing.

If the above marketing initiatives seem like a lot to put on a small business owners plate, that’s because it is! Let our professional team and marketing creativity lead your small business to solutions, which ultimately leads you to increased sales, business growth and profitable results.

Our dedication to the most complex challenges proves that our expertise in small business marketing is amongst the best in the industry.

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Friday, February 19, 2010

8a/WBE & Minority Business Certifications

















8a / WBE & Minority Business Certifications

Getting certified as an 8a, women owned business, minority business or small disadvantaged business can significantly help your company gain access to government contracts. It will limit your competition for business as an 8a contractor to other, similar companies and not necessarily the behemoths of the industry. There are numerous government agencies at the local, state or federal level which certify companies like yours. Whether you are just starting a business or your company is already established, you can drastically benefit from these 8a, mbe, wbe "set aside" contracts.

Your Business May Be Able to Qualify For:
  • Federal SBA 8a
  • State MBE Minority Business Enterprise
  • City MBE and/or DBE
  • State DBE Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
  • WBE Women’s Business Enterprise
  • MSDC Minority Supplier Developers Council
The Howard Group has completed hundreds of business certifications nationwide. We do them all city certifications, county certifications, state certifications and federal. We are experts with business certifications for SBA, 8a, SDB, DBE, WBE, MBE, MWBE, MSDC, HUBZone, GSA contracts and more. Our small business consultants will work with you to complete the application with supporting documents and recommend the best agencies to certify your business.

Our Business Certification Services Include

Phone consultation: We will help you understand the federal SBA 8a, women owned business, minority business, or disadvantaged small business certification requirements, process and timeframe.

Information Compiling 

We assist you in the compilation of all the necessary documents and supporting papers needed to attain a small business certification.

Maximized Efforts: We can also help you to maximize your certification with government contracting and our marketing services.

Why Choose Us For Your Business Certification?

It’s simple! Our business certification services are affordable, quick and the results will prove to be indispensable for your business. Short on funds? We can still help you get your federal SBA 8a, DBE, WBE, MBE, or any other certification with our easy pay plan or if you’re short on time we can produce rapid results with our expedited process.

















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Our Business Plan Services




Business Plan

Developing a well thought business plan is an essential management tool for your small business. It identifies potential challenges and provides success strategies for growth. It is critical for business planning or operating, plus seeking investors, loans, real estate or partnerships.

Business plans help grab hold of the vision in which you want your company to be perceived. A well written business plan is the seed to a successful business. It helps you to determine the competition you are up against and most importantly, helps you to get the funding you need for your small business.

The Howard Group knows exactly what is required to write a profitable business plan. Our successful clientele are proof. We help you to understand your market, prospective buyers and key factors in the business planning process, ultimately leading you to success. Our experienced staff will write and fine tune a customized, professional business plan for your business; now you will be able to take your idea and create a productive and viable business.

A Business Plan Will Fulfill A Variety Of Roles:

A business plan will help an entrepreneur to consider all competitors, costs and expenses along with marketing initiatives to quickly grow the business profitably. A business plan may show the business is not viable and help realize the idea is flawed avoiding loss of time and money.

A business plan is a strategic planning tool that can be shared with investors, bankers, partners, and business development professionals in an effort to seek capital for business expansion.

Let us help save you time and money by writing a quality business plan for your company. On average our business plans have approximately 30-35 pages, including: financials, marketing strategies, color charts, graphs and more. After approval of your business plan draft, we will print the business plan in color, and bind it in a professional presentation folder. We can also make multiple copies of this business plan to share this with others or burn it on to a CD or power point presentation.

Why Choose Us to Write a Business Plan?
  • Affordable Pricing
  • Available Payment Plan
  • Expedited Process
  • Financial Solutions
  • One Stop Business Center
  • Experienced Staff
  • Research Support
  • Nationwide Service
  • BBB Membership
  • Additional Marketing Services
  • Funding Solutions
  • Investor Network
  • Free Online Resources
  • Business Development Tools
  • Free Marketing Review
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Our Payroll Services



Payroll Services

There's more to managing small business payroll than writing checks and handing them out to employees on time. You need to keep accurate records, calculate and pay payroll taxes, and communicate effectively with employees. Many small business owners are finding that they can simplify the process by using an outsourced payroll provider to manage the entire process more cost-effectively and efficiently.

Outsourcing your payroll can provide your small business with important benefits:

Save time: Using an outsourced payroll solution is typically more efficient for a small business than processing payroll internally. Leaving payroll to experts frees up hours that you can devote to other important parts of your business. Whether it is your time, your staff’s time, or a combination, chances are the hours could be better spent winning more business, improving customer service, fine-tuning business operations or launching a new product line.

Save money: Many business owners underestimate the cost of processing payroll internally by failing to account for all hours spent and resources allocated to pay employees and maintain payroll paperwork. A thorough cost assessment usually proves that a small business saves money by outsourcing the processing, tracking and filing of payroll documents.

Avoid Penalties:

Calculating federal, state, and local employment taxes and filing payroll-related tax paperwork can be more than just a hassle. If it's done incorrectly, your small business may face penalties and even interest on money owed since the mistake was made. In fact, it is estimated that one in three small businesses receive a tax penalty costing over $1,400 each year.

Outsourcing Payroll Does Away With The Risk of Many of These Costs:
  • An outsourced payroll services provider calculates payroll taxes, based on its expertise and close tracking of regulation changes.
  • Monthly or quarterly employment tax reports are managed by the payroll service, ensuring they are submitted correctly and on time.
  • Payroll providers may assume penalties that come as a result of incorrect tax calculations.
  • End-of-year paperwork - such as W-2s and 1099s - are handled directly by the payroll provider, so they are sent out on time.
The Howard Group can be your payroll solutions provider. We provide everything from payroll and time and labor management to insurance services and benefits administration. Our suite of products and services are designed forsmall businesses just like yours!

Our Payroll Services Include:

Payroll Management: Payroll processing and payroll tax - filing solution.
Tax and Compliance: Comprehensive tax service automatically calculates, files, deposits, and reconciles your payroll taxes with Federal, state, and local authorities.
Benefits Administration: Benefits management that allows you to offer compelling benefit packages to employees.

Time & Labor Management

Save countless hours collecting, tabulating, and double-checking time cards.

Insurance Services: With The Howard Group and our select Workers’ Compensation insurance company partners, you get insurance from a top-rated company, better cash flow, convenience, and accuracy.

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Our Employee Benefits Services






















Employee Benefits

Adding employee benefits to your business is a great way to boost incentives as an employer. This will help improve motivation, job performance, reduce absenteeism and improved contribution of your workforce; all which contribute to your business’ success.

The Howard Group provides employee web tools and voluntary employee benefits that can help your employees improve their skill set, health and fitness; and save money! Our employee benefits website features alternative benefit solutions such as health, fitness, weight management and more. Additional employee programs include an online help network, work-life benefits, employee insurance alternatives and training options. Other employee benefits include career and work-life articles, motivational pieces, self development tips, online discounts, incentives and more.

Key Employee Benefits Program Includes:
  • Employee benefits discount and work-life solutions
  • Online self-development skills training programs
  • Employee incentive programs, recognition and awards
  • Motivational, health & fitness programs
  • Alternative medical and personal insurance options
  • Easy access to community activities or programs
  • Free downloads and money saving rewards programs
  • Save time & money with online discounts on web mall
  • Travel Discounts and more…
Because these employee benefits are provided online, they are affordable and can be accessed in the office, at home, while on vacation or anywhere. All they need is a PC and an internet connection. Overall these benefits cost only dollars per week, per employee and can be processed via payroll deduction through voluntary participation, paid by the employee or employer.

The employee benefit savings and incentives featured on this website provide significantly more benefits than the cost per employee. The benefits for the business owner can be measured by more productive and happy employees with fewer turnovers.

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Our Start Up Services














Start Business

Being your own boss gives you the freedom to do things your way and reap the benefits. There are many stories of entrepreneurs who start a business and get wealthy. These stories can be a reality for you. If you are dreaming of being the next Michael Dell, stop dreaming and call us, we can help you make it happen.

Starting a small business or home business can be very rewarding but very complex as well. In addition to providing your services, you must also hire, train & manage employees, maintain compliance with local government regulations and taxes, understand your competition and position your company to grow. The more time you spend on these tasks the less time you have to do what you do best. As a business startup center we can help you with many of your needed business solutions so you can focus on sales.

The Howard Group's Start Business service contains information and resources to help entrepreneurs get a business idea off the ground. Here you will find resources and tips to help you start a business, excel at marketing your new business, ideas to finance your venture, resources on complying with business licensing and permit requirements, and much more.

Planning is critical to successfully starting your small business or home business. Registered users of our site will find the tools and resources necessary to help them successfully start a business and then grow it. Some of the free information and resources featured in our website

Start Up Help Includes:
  • How to Obtain Free Publicity for your New Business
  • How to have Thousands of Reps Marketing your Product
  • Marketing with Trade Associations to Grow your Small or Home Business
  • Tips on Raising Money for your Startup Business
  • Attracting Investors or Venture Capitalist
  • How to Start a Business At Home
  • 9 Ways to Succeed at Growing Your Business on the Internet
  • Secrets to Successfully Starting your Business
  • Drive Traffic To Your Website to Grow a New Business
  • and Much More...
Start Business Tools: 
  • Free Business Evaluation 
  • Startup Checklist
  • Assessment Tool
  • Small Business Planner
  • Startup Expense Tool
  • Online Courses
  • Research Tools
The Howard Group's Business Owner's Toolkit (tm) provides small business owners an online portfolio of tactical information, news, business forms, advice, and software tools that will help you start, run and grow your new business.

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Our Incorporation Services
















INC., Your Company

Incorporating is one of the best ways a business owner can protect his or her personal assets. Most people choose to incorporate solely for this reason, but there are other advantages as well. For example, the corporate business structure allows you to save money in taxes, provides greater business flexibility and lets you more easily raise capital.

However, if you own or operate a very small business, or perhaps you are just starting a business, don’t rush to incorporate. Take the time to consider the benefits and the costs. Make sure that you will benefit from incorporating your business.

Minimizing Liability

A corporation is defined as a legal entity or structure created under the authority of the laws of a state, consisting of a person or group of persons who become shareholders. The entity's existence is considered separate and distinct from that of its members.

If you operate your business as an unincorporated sole proprietorship or as a partnership, your ownership in the business means you’re liable for all of the business’s debts. In a sense, any promise the business makes (or that your business partner makes, if you’re operating as a partnership) burdens you with liability.

After incorporating, in comparison, you are not liable for the debts of the business merely by reason of your ownership. If the corporation promises some vendor payment, agrees to repay some customer, or owes money to an employee, you’re not personally liable merely because you own shares in the corporation.

Minimizing Income and Payroll Taxes

Corporations also deliver a second, big benefit to small business owners: corporations can save their owners federal and state income taxes as well as federal payroll taxes.

C corporations can provide their employees, including shareholder-employees with rich, tax-free fringe benefits. In certain circumstances, then, a C corporation allows a business owner to provide him- or herself and his or her family with tax-free benefits such as healthcare, life insurance, and housing.

S corporations allow shareholders to avoid the corporate income tax on business profits and may even allow shareholder-employees to reduce the payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare Taxes).

Click here to learn the more about the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating to pros and cons of a particular business structure.

We offer complete filing support which includes, drafting of your articles of incorporation, delivery and filing with government offices, the preparation of your tax forms for all entity types, corporate records management, annual reports and meeting minutes as well as corporate kits, seals and more.

Why choose us for your Incorporation Service?
  • Affordable Pricing
  • Experienced Staff
  • Expedited Process!
  • Nationwide Service
  • One Stop Business Center
  • BBB Membership
  • Business Plan Service
  • Marketing Services
  • Web Development
  • Accounting Services
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Our Non-Profit Resources

























Non-Profit Resources

Need help or free items such as computers, office furniture, volunteers, fundraising, online donations or other needs?

The Howard Group serves as a community portal, providing free solutions and resources to nonprofit organizations and churches such as free web directory for service awareness, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, item needs posting, posting for special events and much more.

In minutes you can post your account profile plus fundraising initiatives and all other needs. After approval, your services will be posted in our service database, thus creating awareness of your organization and needs. Additionally you will be able to view our database with available donations in your local area plus registered volunteers or post these needs.

Below is a list of our current services:
  • Computers
  • Office Furniture
  • Volunteers
  • Fundraising Events
  • Donations
  • Informational Links
  • Web Directory
  • Management Resources

















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Our Web Development Services


Web Design

Don't spend thousands on your website. We can help get you started with only a down payment by using our payplan option. Click here to compare spec's and hosting options. To learn more about what our web services include plus additional options and features click here.

Key Features Include:
  • 100's of Professional Designs
  • Customizable Templates
  • Shopping Cart
  • Image Library
  • Easy Photo Albums
  • Low Hosting Fees
Why Choose Us?
  • Affordable Pricing
  • Available Payment Plan
  • Free Web Advertisement
  • Full Service Developers
  • Flash, Database, Options
  • Expedited Process!
  • Nationwide Service
  • Web Promotion & Marketing
  • One Stop Business Center
  • BBB Membership
Your website can help create awareness of your services or needs, plus provide your contact information, activities, successes and much more. It is available worldwide, 24/7 and serves as an inexpensive communications, public relations, and marketing tool.

Ready To Get Started?

Simply ask to view our template selection plus additional features to decide on design and other options, or contact us with your ideas and our professional developers will help you with all the details.

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Our Non-Profit Marketing







Non-Profit Marketing

At The Howard Group we understand your nonprofit marketing needs; we have created effective marketing initiatives to help develop your company's image, helping you to stand out within your community. Our marketing services are focused on creating consistent branding and exciting marketing materials to help create awareness of your mission and services. Our marketing solutions are effective at targeting the right audience through multiple channels, locally or at a national level.

Below are some of the critical initiatives and solutions to help create awareness of your organization, your services and traffic to your website:

Develop:
  • An Interactive Web Site
  • A Strategic Plan
  • Newsletters
  • Brochures, 
  • Press Releases, 
  • E-Presentations 
We work with all media channels to create awareness of your services and how the community can get help or, help you.  The Howard Group has developed a step by step process to help "spread the word" and quickly create awareness of your organization. We can save you time and money, plus help you find resources to start or grow your business.

Develop a  that communicates your vision, brings in traffic and inspires people to action.

Implement web promotion and low cost e-marketing initiatives to help build traffic and a awareness of your organization. Develop fundraising events to help raise funds to allow you to expand or add new programs. Develop a grant strategy for short and long term program funding.

Develop multiple avenues of giving choices, to make it easier for individuals and corporations to support your organization. We have developed a step by step process to help "spread the word" and quickly create awareness of your organization. We can save you time and money, plus help you find resources to start or grow your business.

















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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Our Non-Profit 501c3 IRS Tax Exempt






















501c3 IRS Tax Exempt

The recognition of your organization as a 501c3 tax exempt nonprofit by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers numerous advantages and is necessary to help your organization grow.

The primary benefits of tax exempt status include:

Donors can make charitable contributions and receive a tax deduction. Most often donors will refuse to offer funding if they will not receive a tax deduction.

The organization will be qualified to receive private and public grant money.
As an tax exempt organization you can save money on lower postage rates on corporate mailings.
If you are looking to form a nonprofit, you will need to go through nonprofit registration and nonprofit filing. Here at CharityNet, we can not only guide you through the process, we can aid you in completing all necessary forms to quickly get the tax exempt status so you can begin to receive donations.

Applying for the nonprofit status can be both tedious and complex. If an inexperienced individual attempts to complete the IRS application, and does it incorrectly, it can add months of delays to your approval from the IRS. Most of our clients who chose to take advantage of our 501c3 services, through our educated and experienced staff, benefited with a faster approval by completing the IRS application quickly and correct the first time.

Why Us?

It's simple: lowest prices in the industry. We began our company on the foundation that helping others is the superior objective. We understand that organizations seeking tax exempt status have limited funding to pay for these costly services, and we recognize the need you have to find the highest quality of work within your current budget. Just like all of our other services, our 501c3 service is economical however, you will also experience professionalism and a dedication to customer service from a company that wants to earn your trust and continue to work with you after the tax exempt status is received. Let us help you with this process and experience why we are the best choice to help you.

Why choose us for your 501 c 3?
  • Low Price Guarantee!
  • Guaranteed Results!
  • Available Payment Plan
  • Fast, Nationwide Service
  • Completion in one week!
  • NonProfit Resource Center
  • Experienced Team
  • Free IRS Representation
  • Accounting Solutions
  • BBB Membership
  • Fundraising Support
Need More Information?

Read our testimonials regarding our services. We also offer a money back guarantee if we are not successful in getting your nonprofit tax exempt.

On a tight budget?

We can help you start your organization and get the certification with only a down payment. We also help our clients with fundraising initiatives that can help them start and grow their organization.

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Our Non-Profit Start Up Services

















Start a Non Profit, Foundation, or Charity

Starting a nonprofit or 501c3 charity can be very rewarding but very complex as well. In addition to providing your services, you must also hire, train & manage employees, maintain compliance with government regulations, understand your market and position your company to grow. Donations do not come by easily, the odds of failing and business risks are high. The more time you spend on this task the less time you have to do what you do best. As a Nonprofit startup center we can help you with many of your needed charity startup solutions, so you can focus on implementing your services and do what you feel passionate about. Below are some of our key nonprofit startup services and solutions to help you start your charity.
  • 501c3 Services
  • Accounting Solutions
  • Marketing Services
  • Grant Development
  • Web Development
  • Web Promotion
  • Fundraising Services
Below are startup steps to successfully launch your nonprofit and maintain government compliance.
  • Select a business name.
  • Search for a similar domain name.
  • Reserve name with the state.
  • Obtain a local business license if applicable.
  • Elect a Board of Directors and elect Officers. Directors and officers may be the same 3 people.
  • Incorporate as a nonprofit.
  • Prepare and File Articles of Incorporation.
  • Prepare and Adopt Bylaws.
  • Prepare and Obtain EIN via IRS Form SS4.
  • Obtain 501c3 tax exemption status.
  • Prepare And Maintain First Minutes of Your First Meeting of Board of Directors.
  • Prepare and File Form 1023 (Federal Tax Exemption).
  • Prepare and File For State Tax Exemption (See Our Grid For Your State of Incorporation).
  • Prepare and File Initial Solicitation Registration.
On an ongoing basis, in order to maintain your good standing, most organizations will have to do the following:
  • Prepare Annual Minutes.
  • Prepare and File Annual Solicitation Report.
  • Prepare and File Statement of Information/ Annual Report.
  • Prepare and File IRS Form 990 and STATE TAX Form.
  • After obtaining 501c3 exemption, most, newly created organizations will be required to file Form 8734 with the IRS after five (5) years of operation.
  • As a Nonprofit Resource Center We Can Help You Start Or Grow Your Nonprofit.
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Our Non-Profit Fundraising Ideas




































Fundraising Ideas

Need funds to start or grow your charity organization? We may have the solution for you! Our fundraising solutions begin with simple but easy to implement fund raising events. After you have completed a few charity events and developed the fundraising team, you can move on to bigger fundraising ideas which produce $5,000-$15,000 per event. CharityNet offers easy & creative fundraising solutions to our nonprofit clients nationwide, with no upfront payment. Our goal is to help you quickly raise funds to invest in key services that will help you build credibility and awareness of your organization. This will help you with key steps to grow your nonprofit and significantly increase the success of future fundraising events.
Our company specializes in helping nonprofits with key services to help you establish and set a strong foundation for future growth.

Fundraising Will Ensure Your Non-Profit's Growth

Unfortunately, many startup nonprofits do not have the funds or expertise to obtain the necessary business fundamentals such as; 501c3 IRS tax exemption, state exemption, writing a strategic plan, grant writing & foundation research, web site development, donor management,bookkeeping and more. With our help and creative fundraising ideas, we can help you find the funds to invest in these essential business fundamentals.

Our fundraising "event menu" can help you start with simple charity events that require little or no investment. These fund raising ideas can be executed quickly and provide you the funding to launch bigger and more complex fundraising events. The average revenue major fundraising events produce is between $10,000 - 20,000 or more per event.

Benefits Include:
  • No Upfront Pay Solutions
  • Start Small With No Capital
  • Dozens of Simple & Major Events
  • Plan your Calendar in Advance
  • Event Ideas, Tools & Resources
  • Free Fundraising Product
  • Free Consultation & Support
  • Local Fundraiser Network
  • Register to access to these event ideas and planning tools to launch your event or you may consider our phone support option.
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Our Non-Profit Accounting Solutions




The Numbers

Starting or managing a business can be very rewarding but, very complex as well. In addition to providing your services, you must also manage your staff, understand your local market, look for new growth opportunities etc.

It is also critical you manage your books to be prepared for audits, tax reporting, payroll, cash flow and financial planning.

The Howard Group can handle every phase of your organization's regular accounting tasks, from strategic financial analysis to tax and government filings. You can be assured that your accounting is of the highest quality, tailored to your organization's particular needs.

Services Include:
  • Accounts receivable and accounts payable management
  • Monthly financial statements preparation
  • Check preparation
  • Monthly bank reconciliation
  • Month end close-out
  • State Annual Report
  • 501c3 IRS Tax Exemption
  • 8734 Advance Ruling
  • State Annual Report
  • 990 Tax Preparation Service
  • IRS Tax Filing
  • Invoicing Services
  • Payroll Tax
  • UBR and more...
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Our Non-profit Grant Writing Services
















Resource

We have invested in tools, training and an experienced grant writing team to develop the highest quality grants at the lowest possible cost. Not only can we write and publish a full grant package for you, but we can also research and identify funding opportunities, locally and nationally, for your organization.

We currently have access to over 20,000 foundations whose only purpose it is to provide funding through grants. Over $50 billion in grants is given away each year to charities, churches, and schools nationwide. Through our dedication to our past clients, we have been a part of this number, and we are ready to help you receive a piece of this funding. Our data includes key contact personnel, grant application format, foundation requirements, and specific giving priorities. No matter what your program does, we can find grant funding for it, be it a government grant, federal grant, research grant, Christian grants, grants for church building, faith based grants, outreach grant, community development grants, education grants, after school grants, grants for youth programs, grants for kids, yes we do them all!

Our most popular grant writing package includes two comprehensive grant proposals to be used for local and national foundations or sponsors. Once we find the applicable foundations that suit your program, we will customize each grant proposal for said foundation, taking the weight and confusion of it all off of your shoulders. Once we have put these grant proposals in a presentation folder, we will we will mail them to you for signature and forwarding to the selected grant providing foundations. All the grant proposals will be transferred to a cd so you make multiple copies and continue to seek funding from other foundations, which will continue your funding opportunities from new foundations.

We offer the lowest grant writing prices in the industry simply because we want to make these services affordable to help more charities. Our grant proposals help to create awareness of the non profit’s services and needs and give donors a chance to grant seed money to fund new startup companies with fresh ideas.

Why choose us for your Grant Services?
  • Affordable Pricing
  • Easy Payment Plan
  • Expedited Process
  • Nationwide Service
  • Full Service Options
  • Experienced Writers
  • Fundraising Resources
  • Grant Research
  • Follow-up Resources
  • BBB Membership
  • Grant Testimonials
  • Awarded Grants
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Our SEO and eMarketing Services

















Have a Website?

Congratulations, how is your web traffic, page visits, search engine ranking and interactive functionality?

Your website can do more than just provide information. We help our clients add e-commerce functionality, database, newsletters and e-marketing strategies that drive clients to your website.

Browse our list of key web services. We can help save you time and money on your Internet development needs. These cost effective web solutions will deliver visitors and sales to your website.
  • Search Engine Opt.
  • E-Marketing Strategies
  • Site submission
  • PPC Advertisement
  • Page Ranking
  • Press Release
  • Reporting Tools
  • Web Promotion
  • Linking Strategies
  • Newsletters
  • E-Commerce
  • Affiliate Marketing
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

About Coaching
















What is Coaching?


Generally speaking, coaching is an opened door to a partnership that helps you to reach your personal and professional goals. Coaching is an action oriented relationship that offers insights, increased self-awareness, focus and accountability.

What is Business Coaching?

Business coaching is the practice of providing positive support and positive feedback while offering occasional advice to an individual or group in order to help them recognize ways in which they can improve the effectiveness of their business. Coaching is an excellent way to attain a certain work behavior that will improve leadership, employee accountability, teamwork, sales, communication, goal setting, strategic planning and more. It can be provided in a number of ways, including one-on-one, group coaching sessions and large scale [seminars]. Many corporations are instilling the practice of 360 degree coaching, which permits employees to utilize their own life or professional experiences in a positive way to create team participation attitudes even with superiors. Professional Business Coaches are often called in when a business is perceived to be performing badly, however many businesses recognize the benefits of business coaching even when the organization is successful. Business coaches often specialize in different practice areas such as executive coaching, corporate coaching and leadership coaching.

Mentoring Vs. Professional Coaching

Professional coaching is not the same as mentoring. Mentoring involves a developmental relationship between a more experienced "mentor" and a less experienced partner, and typically involves sharing of advice. A business coach can act as a mentor given that he or she has adequate expertise and experience. However, mentoring is not a form of business coaching. A good business coach need not have specific business expertise and experience in the same field as the person receiving the coaching in order to provide quality business coaching services. Business coaching needs to be more structured and formal than mentoring.


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Monday, February 15, 2010

Our Non-Profit Business Services Overview



Non profit Charity Organizations

The Howard Group is a "One Stop", non profit resource center, where you can find all of your non profit and charity service needs. We can provide your organization with services such as incorporation to help you start your non profit, 501c3 IRS tax exemption services, and state specific filings, allowing organizations to effortlessly remain in compliance with all state and federal regulations. Additionally, we can help with grant proposal writing, as well as foundation research to help find donors for your charity or nonprofit organization. Additionally, we offer website development, fundraisingsolutions, graphic design, marketing, and web promotion to help create awareness or your non profit, church or charity.

At The Howard Group, our goal is to help nonprofits succeed! In addition to the featured non profit services, we support the non profit sector with a variety of free informational resources, as well as online tools to help organizations to create awareness of their services, post upcoming events and item needs, facilitate online donations, and recruit volunteers.

All it Takes is Your Idea

While many companies can offer you only certain non profit help, our services are all encompassing. CharityNet serves as a non profit resource center-- we will be with your charity or not for profit organization from the very beginning, helping you with incorporation and preparing necessary governmental forms so that you can be recognized as a legal non profit or charity. We can then help you find solutions to your funding needs so you can start your not for profit organization. To help your charity grow, we can assist with a strategic plan, website, marketing solutions, and more. From beginning to end, we can make it happen. All it takes is your idea.

If your nonprofit or charity is already operating, no problem! We can still aid you by reviewing your programs and making recommendations on solutions to help grow your non profit.

Our Staff

Our experienced non profit staff will be with you throughout the journey to ensure that your dream becomes a reality. Our staff members hold numerous degrees and certificates from major Universities, including degrees in Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Administration, Communications, and Grant Writing. Their passion to help non profit organizations and charities has led to making large impacts on communities locally and nationally, improving the lives and welfare of many, many people.

For more information on specific non profit services, click on the links below to be taken to that page. There you will find detailed information on how we can help your charity.


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Our Business Services Overview




















Our Process is Simple.

 An experienced smallbusiness consultant will answer any questions you have, evaluate your needs and present you with options to assist you through the sales process step-by-step. Next, you will begin to work with your personal service consultant. Your consultant will work in conjunction with you from beginning to end, ensuring your final product is what you have envisioned. Additionally, from the second you become a client you will have access to an array of free online tools and resources to offer a helping hand whenever needed.

Click on the links below to discover the many ways we can help your business through our affordable and time saving business services.

Our Small Business Product and Service Offerings Include:
Why Choose us for your Business Services?
  • Affordable Pricing: Our services are priced for your small business budget.
  • Flex Pay: We offer an easy pay plan so you can get your business services even if you’re short on cash.
  • Expedited Process: We are able to produce rapid results for those who are limited on time.
  • Nationwide Service: North, South, East and West. We serve small businesses across the nation.
  • Full Service Options.
  • Dedicated Staff: Your personal small business consultant will be with you through every step of the way.
  • BBB Membership: As an “A” rated member of the Better Business Bureau, we pride ourselves in operating with high ethics and maintaining a good reputation.
All it Takes is Your Idea

You have a dream; The Howard Group is proud to help you make that dream a reality. Owners of small businesses often have many ideas, but in many cases they lack the time and direction needed to implement these ideas. Our small business consultants will help you to successfully achieve your dream from beginning to end. All it takes is your idea.

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