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Small Business Financial Services

Small Business Alternatives is different from most accounting firms in Erie, PA because we will have our owner, Lisa Maas, working directly with you, taking a personalized approach towards setting objectives and goals for your business. We never treat clients like a number; our team learns about your business before we review one line item in your financial statements (or lack thereof). Only once we've met personally, had some time to get to know one another and you've become comfortable with us will we begin the planning process. There is nothing our team cannot do when it comes to your business' financial health and future. Small Business Alternatives is intent on helping our clients exceed their financial goals. We pride our business consulting practice on remaining in contact with you, understanding your needs and goals, and helping you throughout your business or personal career. 

It's definitely not just basic, boring accounting in our office (there IS a lot of that, though). We've literally had more than a few clients bring us grocery bags of receipts and say: "Help me! I own a business and I know nothing about how to keep the books in order and even less about doing business taxes." We take the bags, give you a hug, and say "No Problem. This is why we are here!"

The staff of SBA Erie can do everything from Audits to Z-Scores and everything in-between. You can rest assured knowing that when we are through, your businesses books, taxes, financial statements and payroll will be just as professional as some of the strongest businesses in the country are. We will help you set a plan for the future, secure bank financing, put a value to your business and so much more. Everything starts with an email or phone call to our offices; so please dont wait another minute, because the IRS does not want to see your grocery bag and we do not charge interest penalties by the day! 

Minimization of tax obligations is achieved by our knowledge of the tax regulations, constant monitoring and training in tax laws and regulations and integration of services. Integration of services requires communication between clients and tax consultants. We integrate accounting, management consulting and clients future plans to manage taxes and effectively plan for your future needs

Accounting, Tax, Payroll, Bookkeeping and Planning Services in Erie, PA

  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Office Support
  • Tax Preparation
  • Financial Organization (we will sort out your grocery bag of receipts)
  • Financial Statement Preparation, Creation and Analysis 
  • Compiled Financial Statements
  • Reviewed Financial Statements
  • Audited Financial Statements of:
    • For Profit Companies
    • Not-for-Profit Companies
    • 401(k) Plans
    • SAS 70 Audits
  • Quick Books Setup and/or Consultation 
  • Business Formation (Do you have a Corporation, an LLC, an S-Corp, a Partnership or a Sole Proprietorship?) 
  • Payroll 
  • Direct Deposit Payroll Services
  • Benchmarking (Wouldn't it be nice to know where you stand now so you can look back in a year and compare?)
  • Bank Negotiations 
  • Internal control procedures 
  • Budgets, Forecasts and Projections (This is a very important part of your business plan. Do you HAVE a business plan?) 
  • Business Plans 
  • Financing Options 
  • Buy-sell Agreements 
  • Business Revitalization 
  • Business Valuation 
  • Organizational Structure Analysis 
  • Mergers and Acquisitions 
  • Estate, Succession and Gift Planning  
  • Personal Financial Planning 
  • Strategic Planning 
  • Tax Planning and Consultation 
  • Personal, Partnerships, Corporate and Not for Profit Tax Return Preparation
  • Tax Audit Representation at Federal, State and Local Level
  • Tax Planning and Consulting
  • Employee Benefit Planning
  • Retirement Planning

As we mentioned above, it all starts with an email, phone call or filling out the contact form above. We are not the most expensive small business accounting firm in Erie and we will work with you to find the right mix of services that fits within your budget (the budget we just created for you). So please, contact us today and let's get started making your business great!