If you Started a Business in 2025: What Would The Steps Be?

No Matter the Business Every Startup Need a Strong Financial Foundation!

Starting a business is one of the most exciting—and overwhelming—decisions you can make. Whether you’re opening your first venture or pivoting into something new, the landscape in 2025 is very different from just a few years ago.

From tax rules to business structures, the way you launch matters more than ever.

At Rae’s Accounting, we work with entrepreneurs every day who are navigating these same decisions. So, if we were starting a business right now in 2025, here’s exactly what we’d do—and how Rae’s can help you do it, too.

1. Start with the Numbers

Too many entrepreneurs jump into business with passion, ideas, and drive—but without a clear financial plan. That’s a recipe for stress.

A successful launch begins with:

• Realistic revenue goals that align with your industry.

• Expense planning to avoid overspending early on.

• Cash flow forecasting to keep money moving in and out smoothly.

💡 How Rae’s helps: We’ll sit down with you and create a financial roadmap, so you know exactly what’s coming—and how to prepare.

2. Choose the Right Business Structure

Should you register as a sole proprietor, LLC, or S-Corp? Each option has tax, legal, and financial implications. The wrong choice can cost thousands in unnecessary taxes or leave you exposed to risk.

💡 How Rae’s helps: We guide you through the pros and cons of each structure, so you set up your business in the smartest way from the start.

3. Build Tax Strategy Early

Waiting until tax season to figure out your strategy is like running a marathon in flip-flops—it’s painful and inefficient. By planning early, you maximize deductions, reduce tax liabilities, and eliminate surprises.

💡 How Rae’s helps: Through our Tax Maintenance Program, we monitor your tax position year-round, making sure you’re ready when deadlines hit.

4. Create a System, Not a Shoebox

Every business owner knows the “shoebox” approach—stuffing receipts in a box and promising to deal with them later. That method leads to lost deductions, missed insights, and unnecessary stress.

💡 How Rae’s helps: We help you set up simple, organized systems for recordkeeping, payroll, and expense tracking. No more shoebox—just clarity.

5. Surround Yourself With Experts

Starting strong means not going it alone. A business advisor, tax professional, and financial guide can save you time, money, and mistakes you didn’t even know you were making.

💡 How Rae’s helps: Robin Rae Huntley and her team become your financial partners. We don’t just handle your taxes—we help you make smarter business decisions every step of the way.

The Bottom Line

If you’re starting a business in 2025, the opportunities are endless—but so are the risks. The smartest move you can make is building a strong financial foundation from day one.

At Rae’s Accounting, we’re here to make sure you’re not just starting a business—you’re building a future.

📲 Ready to launch with confidence? Schedule a consult today.