Technical Support

• Technology helps a small business expand its client base and operate more efficiently. Computer management programs allow you to keep track of files, customers, orders and other key components to your business. A company website gets your name out into the community and makes it easier for potential clients to find you. If you aren't knowledgeable on the latest technology or don't have time to handle it yourself, hire a technology company to do it for you. These companies typically offer website design and maintenance, computer setup, networking and handling computer problems.
  
  

Payroll Services

• Once you hire employees, payroll becomes an issue. Employees expect to be paid correctly and on time every time. You also put yourself at risk for penalties from the Internal Revenue Service if you don't handle payroll correctly. If you find payroll confusing, it will likely take you a significant amount of time to figure out how to do payroll. This takes away from time you could be investing into the business. Hiring a payroll service could actually save you money in the long run when you consider lost income opportunities. Payroll companies offer varying services and charges, so compare what they offer to what you need. For more comprehensive financial help, look for a bookkeeping service that also handles accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax filing and other accounting tasks. You save your own time and don't have to hire a full-time employee to handle those tasks.
  
  

Advertising

• Your small business' marketing plan is essential to success. Effective marketing campaigns help you expand your client base and build a reputation within the community. If you don't have marketing skills and aren't sure where to start, consider hiring an advertising agency to help. A marketing service helps you identify your goals for your advertising campaigns and provides ideas for putting them into motion. Like other services for small business, hiring an ad agency saves you time and potentially money by avoiding marketing ideas that fail.
  
  

Legal Services

• Owning your own company comes with potential legal issues. A business lawyer helps you get your business started legally. An experienced attorney can help your company with licenses, incorporation and leases. She helps you develop contracts and other legal documents you use with your clients. She also serves as an adviser for any legal issues you have, including legal actions taken against your company. Find a business attorney you feel comfortable with before you have any legal issues. This helps you establish a rapport with the lawyer and helps you establish your business legally to potentially avoid legal problems.