Small Business Consulting, Inc (SBCI) has been a one-stop shop accounting firm for over 50 years, helping businesses in all shapes and sizes make smarter tax and business decisions. With expertise in entity formation, accounting, tax advising, legal issues, payroll, and bookkeeping, SBCI allows clients to focus on their business while minimizing tax liability.
The firm serves the Central Coast of California and clients across the US, offering free consultations and maintaining weekday office hours from 9 AM – 5 PM. SBCI's motto is to keep clients out of trouble rather than get them out of trouble, providing support and representation from their legal team for IRS or State tax issues.
One-Stop Shop for Tax and Business Needs
Legal Team for IRS/FTB Representation
Free Consultations
Tailored Entity Formation
Services
Accounting Solutions
Handle bookkeeping, payroll, report filing, and more so you can focus on building your business.
BookkeepingPayrollReport Filing
Tax Preparation
Minimize your tax liability and ensure timely service to avoid missing deadlines.
Tax FilingDeadline Management
Payroll Processing
Prepare payroll checks and necessary agency checks for employee garnishments.
Payroll ChecksAgency Garnishments
Financial Statements
Prepare financial statements tailored to your business needs.
Compiled StatementsReviewed Statements
Business Setup
Help you choose the right entity for your business and form it professionally.
"He's friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable."
Frequently Asked Questions
I want to start a business. Where do I start? +
Begin by opening a business bank account, which most banks require an EIN number and a Fictitious Business Name filing with the county if your personal name is not part of the business’ name.
I’ve heard about different business structures. Should I form an entity for my business? +
Business entities create separation between personal assets and business assets, providing liability protection. The tradeoff is an annual fee ($800 in CA). If protecting personal assets is worth the fee, forming an entity is advisable.
I’ve heard about LLCs and S-Corporations. Which should I choose for my business? +
The best business structure depends on your business net profits. S-Corporations offer tax advantages but have stricter compliance. A 1-hour meeting can analyze your business and recommend the best entity.
I’ve set up an entity through LegalZoom and now I’m paying more annually for their compliance program than I did to set it up. Do you have a program for clients so they don’t have to keep track of all these dates? +
We offer a full compliance program that is much less costly than LegalZoom, ensuring your entity stays in compliance without missed statement of information filings.