From your first business decision to your tenth year of growth, we're the firm that treats your business like it matters — because to us, it does.
Small Business Accounting for Reno & Sparks Owners Who Want to Get It Right From the Start
Small Business Is the Whole Business Here
You don't need to be a corporation to deserve a real accounting firm.
A lot of small business owners wonder whether an established firm will take them seriously. We started as a small, in-home bookkeeping practice nearly 50 years ago. Small business owners aren't a side market for us — they are the market. Whether you're launching your first venture in Sparks or running a growing operation across the Reno area, you'll get the same hands-on attention we give every client, handled entirely in-house by our team.
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What We Help Small Businesses and Startups With
We work with small business owners across the full arc of building a business — not just at tax time. Here's what that looks like in practice:
- Business formation and entity selection — choosing the right structure from the start so you're not untangling it later
- Bookkeeping setup and ongoing accounting — clean books from day one, whether you're using QuickBooks or starting from scratch
- Payroll services — pay yourself and your team accurately and on time, without the administrative headache
- Business tax returns and entity filings — prepared by the same people who know your books, so nothing falls through the cracks
- Sales tax compliance — especially relevant for product-based and e-commerce businesses navigating Nevada's requirements
- Tax planning and advisory — proactive guidance throughout the year, not just a review of what already happened
- Business consulting and fractional CFO support — for owners who want a strategic sounding board as they grow
Our bookkeeping services and business tax returns are built to work together, so your financial picture stays consistent from month to month and year to year.
Guidance for the Questions You Don't Know to Ask Yet
Starting a business means making decisions you've never made before — and not always knowing what the consequences are until later. That's where one-on-one advisory makes a real difference. We help first-time business owners think through the things that don't show up on a checklist: how to structure owner compensation, when to bring on employees versus contractors, what your numbers are actually telling you about the health of the business, and how to plan for a tax bill before it becomes a surprise.
If you're still in the formation stage, our business formation services can help you get structured correctly before you start operating — so you're building on a solid foundation instead of patching problems later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an accountant when I'm just starting out, or can I wait until my business is bigger?
The earlier you get your accounting set up correctly, the less you'll spend fixing it later. We help startups establish clean books, choose the right entity structure, and understand their tax obligations from the beginning — which saves significant time and money as the business grows.What does small business accounting in Reno and Sparks typically include?
For most small business clients, we handle bookkeeping, payroll, business tax returns, and ongoing advisory. Some owners also work with us on business formation, QuickBooks setup, or sales tax compliance depending on their industry and structure.Can you help me figure out which business entity to form — LLC, S-Corp, sole proprietor?
Yes. Entity selection has real tax and liability implications, and the right answer depends on your specific situation. We walk through the options with you and help you make a decision that fits your business goals, not just the one that's easiest to set up.I already have a business but my books are a mess. Can you help with that too?
Absolutely — this is one of the most common situations we work with. Our bookkeeping cleanup services are designed for exactly that: getting your records accurate and current so you have a reliable foundation to move forward from.Does Hartmann & Associates work with startups that aren't generating much revenue yet?
Yes. We work with businesses at all stages, including those in the early months before revenue is consistent. Getting the structure and accounting right early is exactly when it matters most, and we're set up to support owners through that phase.
