# Business consulting - Link: https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/business-consulting/ - Published: 2026-10-23T12:47:40-04:00 - Author: HAMTOCK Consulting ADV 1. [Home](https://hamtock.com/) 2. [What we do](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/) 3. Business consulting ADV # Advice from peoplewho see your numbers. We help you read your numbers and make decisions: where the cash goes, what to charge, when to hire, and how to get ready for financing. * Growing businesses * Owners planning to hire * Businesses seeking loans * Nonprofits [ Book a consultation ](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/business-consulting/#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjE4MjUiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D) [ Call 240-432-2749 ](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/business-consulting/+12404322749) HAMTOCK · Business consulting**Included** 1. Cash-flow review 2. Budget and forecast 3. Pricing review 4. Financing preparation Starts with a consultationReady What you get ## What is included ### Cash-flow review Where the money comes from, where it goes, and when it gets tight. ### Budget and forecast A simple plan for the year ahead that you can check each month. ### Pricing review Are your prices covering your real costs? ### Financing preparation Financial statements and projections that lenders ask for. ### Hiring decisions What a new employee will really cost, including payroll taxes. ### Ongoing advisory Regular check-ins to track progress against the plan. Is this for you? ## A good fit if… * You are busy but cash always feels tight * You are thinking about a loan or investor * You want to hire but are not sure you can afford it * You need a second opinion before a big decision Get ready checklist ### What to have on hand * Last two years of business tax returns * Year-to-date profit and loss * Bank statementsLast 3 to 6 months * A list of your questionsWhat decision are you facing? You are all set. Book a time and bring these along. [ Book a consultation ](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/business-consulting/#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjE4MjUiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D) Missing something? Book anyway, we will tell you what is needed. Your ticks stay on this device only. Please never email Social Security numbers. How it works ## Three steps ### Book a consultation Tell us the decision or problem you are facing. ### We review your numbers Cash flow, costs, pricing and trends. ### A plan you can use Clear recommendations, and follow-up if you want it. Questions ## Common questions ### Is this a one-time project or ongoing? Either. Some clients want one review before a decision; others prefer regular check- ins. ### Do I need to be a bookkeeping client? No, but current books make the advice more accurate. We can help with both. ### Can you help me get a business loan? We can prepare the financial statements and projections lenders usually ask for and help you understand them. More services ## Other ways we help 1040 Tax preparation Personal and business returns, prepared and e-filed. See the service → PLAN Tax planning Year-round moves that lower next year’s bill. See the service → W-2 Payroll Pay runs, payroll taxes and year-end W-2s. See the service → GL Accounting & bookkeeping Clean monthly books and clear reports. See the service → LLC New business formation The right entity, registered correctly from day one. See the service → ## Ready to talk about business consulting? Book a consultation in under a minute, or call the office. We reply within one business day. [ Book a consultation ](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/business-consulting/#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjE4MjUiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D) [240-432-2749](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/business-consulting/+12404322749) [contact@hamtock.com](https://hamtock.com/what-we-do/business-consulting/contact@hamtock.com) 10304 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20903