Location

Denver, Colorado

Industry

Food & Hospitality

Services

Strategic Consulting, Tax Liaison

First Engagement

Stage 01 Emergence

Situation

In 2020, IC Assist connected with a woman who dreamt of starting a fast-casual restaurant. The individual needed to create a business plan based on their knowledge of the industry and conduct market research to determine business viability and use to present to investors.

Strategic Plan

By leveraging the connections within our professional network, we were able to match the right contractors and architects with our client. Working with our client, we guided them through the pricing information received by these service providers.

With the pricing information received, we calculated the initial capital needed for construction and equipment purchases. In collaboration with our client, we set up the company using the structure best suited to meet her needs. As more information was obtained throughout the process, we prepared and updated operating budgets for the new restaurant as well as made introductions to lenders and tax professionals.

Prior to opening, we guided our client through various start-up considerations, registrations, and licensing requirements. We also assisted with integrating the point-of-sale, payroll, and accounting systems.

Results

Her restaurant opened in February 2021 and revenue is already surpassing the original estimates. We are currently having discussions about opening another location.

Now, we help our client with bookkeeping, filing sales taxes, and monthly reporting to investors. We continue to act as the liaison to tax professionals, investors, and attorneys.

Working with Brenda and her team at IC Assist has been an absolute joy! I brought Brenda on more than six months before opening the business. Her strategy and financial modeling have been a HUGE asset to the success of the business. As a first time business owner, Brenda helped me navigate the ins and outs of running a business. Since opening in March 2021, Brenda and her team have made sure we are staying on track financially and have kept the books extremely organized. I cannot say enough good things about IC Assist and would highly recommend to any business looking to become profitable or expand!

Allison, CEO | The Green Collective Eatery

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