Starting a Business
Professional Financial Guidance
for New Business Owners in Wellington
Building a Strong Foundation for Your New Venture
Expert Chartered Accountants Supporting Smart Start-ups
Are You Starting a New Business?
Starting a new business is exciting, but success depends on sound planning, clear financial management, and expert guidance from experienced professionals.
Setting up a business can feel overwhelming. There are many details to manage, from company registration and legal requirements to renting office space, hiring staff, and creating a workable budget. As a business owner, you need to manage these elements effectively while ensuring your finances remain secure and compliant. Having a Chartered Accountant by your side provides essential business advice and planning support from the very beginning.
At Long + Cowan Chartered Accountants, we help you establish a strong structure that encourages stability and growth. We provide clear financial advice so you understand startup costs, ongoing expenses, and projected income. Our team guides you through business development decisions such as how to price your products or services, how to forecast cash flow, and how to identify the most cost-effective ways to operate in the early months.
Starting correctly ensures your business is built on a foundation of accuracy and compliance. We can assist with all aspects of company registration, explain your tax obligations, and provide ongoing tax advice to help you meet Inland Revenue requirements without stress. We also help you track your early revenue and costs to highlight opportunities to improve revenue and manage resources efficiently. With our structured approach and practical insights, your business starts with confidence and continues with clarity.
Our Wellington-based team uses modern accounting tools, including Xero and MYOB, to help you monitor financial performance and maintain accurate records from day one. Whether you are forming a limited company, partnership, or sole proprietorship, our professional guidance ensures every decision aligns with a sustainable business strategy that supports future success.
Helping Establish and Develop Successful Businesses
Long + Cowan Chartered Accountants provide complete support for business setup, development, and long-term financial growth throughout Wellington and beyond.
With decades of experience in accounting and advisory services, Long + Cowan have assisted countless entrepreneurs and start-ups across the Wellington region. We understand that establishing a business is more than just meeting legal requirements; it’s about laying the groundwork for continuous growth, profitability, and compliance. Our team delivers personalised business advice and financial advice to ensure your operations are efficient, compliant, and structured for success.
We analyse your business model to assess how it can generate consistent revenue and strengthen your cash flow. Through careful forecasting and planning, we help identify the best methods to improve revenue and control costs while keeping your processes streamlined and cost-effective. As your accounting partners, we also provide reliable tax advice so you can manage obligations confidently and avoid unnecessary penalties.
Our role extends beyond setup; we continue to support your business development through every stage of growth. This includes helping you refine your business strategy, interpret key financial reports, and understand how each decision affects your bottom line. By applying industry knowledge and modern digital systems, such as Xero and MYOB, we simplify financial tracking and planning so you can focus on running your business with certainty.
We recommend contacting our team before you purchase or start a new business. Early collaboration helps identify potential financial risks, capital needs, and compliance steps that are often overlooked. Our proactive support removes the stress from startup planning and ensures that your business operates on a solid and sustainable financial foundation. Whether you are building your first company or expanding an existing operation, Long + Cowan Chartered Accountants are here to help you create, grow, and manage a thriving business in Wellington.