If that sounds familiar - you are NOT alone!

We'll look for every tax deduction, credit, and accounting method available to reduce your taxable income. 

This includes maximizing depreciation, taking advantage of entity structuring options, and utilizing retirement planning strategies that allow you to pay yourself instead of Uncle Sam. 

You'll never have to worry about owing a big amount to the IRS at tax time!

We will ensure your accounting system is accurate and up to date, and set up according to industry standards so that you can calculate key metrics like food, liquor, and labor costs without having to create spreadsheets or do a bunch of complicated math.

Your sales and use tax filings will be taken care of, including scheduling your payments.

Payroll processing can also be added, including the scheduling of your tax deposits and direct deposit of your employee paychecks.

You can be profitable on paper yet still run out of money. 

Profit doesn't pay the bills - cash does!

A lot of restaurant owners are shocked when they look at their profit and loss statement and see they made money but still can’t cover payroll, pay a vendor, or afford next month’s rent. 

I can help you manage your cash flow, including negotiating terms with your vendors and regularly setting aside funds for recurring expenses.

If you don't know your numbers, you don't know your business. 

What should your Prime Cost be? How much should you pay your General Manager? Are specials eating into your  margin? Is it time to raise menu prices? Can I afford this lease?

I can provide you with timely and accurate key metrics, based on industry standards, that allow you to quickly spot and fix problem areas in your operation.

How much should I charge for this entree? I'd like to add this beer - what is a good price? Does this item make sense to carry?

Don't just look at what your competitors are doing - most of them are just winging it!

Do you only count inventory once a year? You ARE counting it, right? 

I can help you put common-sense systems in place to count your inventory weekly, so that you can have accurate and timely financial information.

Are you charging and collecting sales tax on your items correctly?

Is your system set up to aid speed and efficiency in order entry?

Is your system accurately recording discounts, comps, and specials?

Are you getting useful information from your daily reports?

I can help you revamp your Point of Sale setup, implement a new system, or just become an expert on your existing one.

Rome wasn't built in a day. 

The big chains have their systems, but independent operators tend to run on a wing and a prayer.

I can help you set up and implement a complete system of checklists and operating systems to ensure things run the way you want them to, even when you aren't there!

What can we do to bring in more customers? 

Is Sunday Ticket worth the cost?

Does it make sense to have live music? How does ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC work?

How do I market on our Facebook page?

I can help you with all of these, and more!

Picture it... delicious food, a buzzing atmosphere, happy guests, and days spent doing what you love.

Have the dream of starting your own place or buying an existing one?

Let me help you! I've bought, sold, opened, remodeled/relaunched, and closed my own places and helped lots of others make their dreams a reality. 

I can help you avoid costly mistakes and get you set up on the path to success!