One of the single most important steps that you can take for your business or personal finance is to find a good accountant or lawyer
. Whether you are running a wholesale products business or any other kind of company, knowing that you have excellent legal and accounting advice that you can count on is a step that you should clearly not overlook.
There are lots of ways that you can find accounting or legal advice, but the one move you shouldn't make is to simply just "pick someone." Rare occasions may force you to simply pick someone, but you should try and avoid this situation. The more information you have about the lawyer or accountant that you will be turning to for advice, the better.
Whether you have an established business and need to change your lawyer or accountant or are a start up in need of advice, you want to find the very best advice possible. There are lots of strategies for how you can find the best people to work with, let's look at a few.
The Trusted Referral. Usually one of the best places to find accounting and legal help is to ask trusted business associates, friends or relatives. The key is to ask individuals whose opinion you hold in high regard for advice. It is likely that they will have someone that they are already working with. Any referral and thus a proven track record are better than nothing. If you can be patient and ask around you will likely find competent help.
Professional Organizations. If you belong to any professional organizations explore asking the organization or its members for advice. After all a lawyer or accountant who knows that you have been referred by an organization is likely to give your account or needs a good deal of attention. The last thing any accountant or lawyer wants is for you to complain to the organization that they failed you.
Taking your time and researching any professional you are considering doing business with can pay off in numerous ways. You will likely waste less of your time, get better service and will have the comfort and peace of mind that goes along with working with someone that is trustworthy and competent.