Aligned CFO
Business Setup and Startup Services for Entrepreneurs
Starting a business is exciting and opens the door to key financial and legal decisions that can shape your long-term success. At Aligned CFO, we specialize in helping entrepreneurs and startups lay a strong foundation with our comprehensive business setup and formation services.
No matter what stage of starting your business you’re at —whether you’re a solopreneur just launching or a future CEO building something bigger —we walk you through every step of the business startup process. From selecting the right entity to establishing accounting systems that support your growth, we’re here to guide you with clarity, education, and strategy.
Knowledge is power: Power to proactively grow your business.
Why Proper Business Setup Matters
Our team will help you understand the pros and cons of each business startup option—LLC, sole proprietorship, S Corp, partnership, and more—and match the right structure to your goals. We also establish and design your systems to track your income and expenses from the beginning, so you can assess profitability and cash flow.
When you start with structure and strategy, your business decisions are easier, you manage your growth effectively, and you stay compliant as you grow.
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What You Can Expect From Our Business Formation Services
We offer full-service financial guidance and hands-on accounting support for solopreneurs and startups to simplify your launch and help you build a business you can sustain and scale. Here’s what that looks like:
- Entity Selection Guidance: We help you compare business structures and choose the best fit for your goals, industry, and tax situation.
- Federal EIN and State Filings: We file your business with the IRS and your state to make you legally compliant and operate correctly.
- Chart of Accounts and System Setup: We customize your accounting software (like QuickBooks Online) with the right categories and processes to track income, expenses, and cash flow.
- Expense Tracking Best Practices: We show you how to set up systems that keep your personal and business finances separate, and how to track key spending categories.
- Financial Education and Guidance: Understanding how to use your numbers is a big part of what we offer. We don’t just help you launch your business. We help you know how to keep it financially healthy.
- Ongoing Partnership: Once you’re set up, we offer accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory services that grow with you.
Beyond the Launch
Videos to Educate and Empower You as a New Business Owner
Getting started the right way means understanding your numbers from day one. Our video library provides quick, actionable advice for startups and solopreneurs on everything from selecting a business structure to establishing financial systems, helping you build a solid financial foundation for your new business. Check out the entire playlist.
Why Entrepreneurs, Startups, and New Business Owners Trust Stacy Lang
Starting a business can feel overwhelming. That’s why Stacy takes an educational and supportive approach that puts you in the driver’s seat. As a CPA-owned and woman-owned accounting firm with locations in Phoenix and Washington, we bring clarity, compassion, and experience to every new business we support.
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We love working with visionaries who are ready to do things the right way. If you’re launching your dream, Stacy Lang will help you make it real AND set you up to succeed.
Let’s Get Your Business Off to a Strong Start
Services That Will Help You Scale
Using a traditional accountant might be keeping you compliant, but it’s probably not helping you grow. A Fractional CFO bridges that gap between everyday accounting and high-level financial leadership. Here’s why you need a Fractional CFO.
- Make Smarter, Data-Driven Decisions
From hiring and marketing to equipment purchases and strategic pivots, we help you make real, data-driven decisions. - Build a More Profitable Business
Our proactive approach helps you identify opportunities, reduce unnecessary expenses, and retain more of your revenue, while still driving growth. - Plan with Confidence
We help you forecast cash flow, prepare for seasonal trends, and build financial strategies that support both short-term wins and long-term sustainability. - Gain Back Your Time (and Mental Bandwidth)
No more second-guessing your finances or doing it all alone. With Aligned CFO, you have a financial partner in your corner!
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TESTIMONIALS
I use them for my small business. Not only do they do the work and do it well, but they help guide me and keep me on track with all things business finance related. I cannot recommend Stacy and her team enough!
Stacy is very professional and knowledgeable. Her office is friendly and provides a lot of flexibility. If you are looking for a rational, caring individual who looks out for the best interest of her clients, look no further. And she is a local, female, small business owner!
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