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What I Do and Why it is Important For Small Business Owners

What I Do and Why it is Important For Small Business Owners

| January 11, 2022

Running your own business can be one of the most stressful and, conversely, the most rewarding accomplishments of your life. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, consistently, 20% of start-up small businesses fail in the first year, and only 50% of the small businesses created make it to their fifth year in business1. While these statistics seem daunting, they are not insurmountable. Being successful at running a small business takes pre-planning, active management, and flexibility.

Small Business Failure Rates

How can I help

As a Certified Financial PlannerTM professional, I can help you create a start-up plan if you want to start a new business. We will review structure options, financing strategies, accounting and tax solutions, and workplace management. I will work with you to determine the best options for your situation so that you can start your new venture off on the right foot.

If you already have a business, I can evaluate your current position and look for efficiencies to help your business thrive. I can also work with you to set up employee benefits like insurance and retirement plans.

One thing that is always true in business planning is that there is no 'one-size-fits-all' plan. Each and every business owner, model, requirements, and constraint are vastly different. That is why I pride myself on creating a custom plan for each business owner - because they deserve it.

Do you need help with your small business? For a no-obligation consultation, schedule a meeting with me HERE.

About Garrett

Garrett is the president of Horizon Planning Group and a skilled financial advisor. Garrett takes on the role of teacher and aims to truly educate others on how to improve their lives through financial planning. He takes pride in helping his clients better understand their unique financial situations and providing them with the tools needed to reach their personal goals. Garrett specializes in small business planning and advising small-business owners on their unique financial needs.

Schedule an appointment with Garrett here.

About Horizon Planning Group

Horizon Planning Group was founded in 2006 by Gary L. Holcombe. Based in Woodstock, Georgia, our firm is committed to being a part of our beautiful, small-town community while serving clients on a national scale. We offer full-spectrum financial planning services and a fiduciary commitment to always do what’s right by our clients.

It’s our goal to become a resource you can turn to when making any big decisions that affect your financial horizon. With our collective knowledge and experience, we can help you develop strategies to address almost any concern related to your finances.

Want to learn more about how we can help? Click here.

1 "Small Business Statistics | Chamber of Commerce." Chamberofcommerce.org, 2018, www.chamberofcommerce.org/small-business-statistics/. Accessed 5 Dec. 2021.