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Vikram A.
  • Startup Consulting
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Consulting
  • Financial Analysis & Valuation
  • Financial Forecasting

A nonresident alien's income that is subject to U.S. income tax must generally be divided into two categories: Income that is Effectively Connected with a trade or business in the United States U.S. source income that is Fixed, Determinable, Annual, or Periodical (FDAP) Effectively Connected Income, after allowable deductions, is taxed at graduated rates. These are the same rates that apply to U.S. citizens and residents. Effectively Connected Income should be reported on page one of Form 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return. FDAP income is taxed at a flat 30 percent (or lower treaty rate, if qualify) and no deductions are allowed against such income. FDAP income that is not effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business should be reported on Schedule NEC (Form 1040-NR), Tax on Income Not Effectively Connected With a U.S. Trade or Business. You must file a 1040NR return if: A NRA individual engaged or considered to be engaged in a trade or business in the United States during the year A NRA individual who is not engaged in a trade or business in the United States and has U.S. income

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Consultations from $60
Alex M.
  • Startup Consulting
  • Business Consulting

Strategy is what I do. I have been helping companies, from startup to Fortune 20 in size for over 10 years. Whatever your business situation, one of the first things you need to do is put it in the right context. I can help you properly frame your problem and once we've done that, help you think about what constitutes a good solution for your particular case.

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Consultations from $75
MD S.
  • Startup Consulting
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Consulting
  • Nonprofit Industry Consulting
  • Online Financial Trading

My Services: 🟢Setting up a new company 🟢Setting up Chart of Accounts 🟢Updating banking feeds 🟢Creating invoices & Bills 🟢Bank & Credit Card reconciliation 🟢Accounts Receivable & Payable Management 🟢Ongoing Monthly Bookkeeping 🟢Preparation of Financial Statement 🟢Amazon, Shopify, E-commerce Bookkeeping 🟢Clean Up messy transaction #Bookkeeping #Bookkeeper #Accounting #Accountant #BankReconciliation #QuickBooks #QuickBooksOnline #Cleanup #Catchup #BalanceSheet #ProfitandLoss #IntuitQuickBooks #QuickBooksReconciliation #AccountReconciliation #QuickBooksBookkeeping #QBO #XERO #XeroAccounting #XeroBookkeeping #ChartofAccounts #WaveAccounting #ZohoBooks #AccountingSoftware #TransactionDataEntry #QuickBooksPayroll #AccountsPayable #AccountsReceivable #Upwork #QuickBooksCleanup #Amazon #Shopify #AmazonBookkeeping #RealEstateBookkeeping #upwork.com #FinancialAccounting #Excel #EcommerceBookkeeper #FinancialReporting #Payroll #English #TaxPretaration #RemoteWorker #Freelancer #RealEstateBookkeeper #PropertyManagement #Spreadsheet #Bookkeeperqbo #Freelancing #RemoteWorker #RemoteWorking #RealEstateBusiness #RealEstateBookkeeper #PropertyManagement #WaveBookkeeping #quickbooksExpert

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Consultations from $7
Emtiaj J.
  • Startup Consulting
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Consulting
  • Financial Analysis & Valuation
  • Financial Forecasting

Will provide Consultation on your all accounting and bookkeeping needs. Areas of expertise are: -Initial Setup Of XERO, and QuickBooks -QuickBooks online/desktop, XERO, Wave -Catch up & Cleanup Transactions -Bank and credit card reconciliations -Expenses and Income Entry/Tracking/Categorizing -Cost Management -Inventory management, Invoicing -Receivable & Payable -Financial Reporting -Import a Large number of Transactions Into QuickBooks and XERO #Bookkeeping #Bookkeeper #Accounting #Accountant #BankReconciliation #QuickBooks #QuickBooksOnline #QuickBooksDesktop #IntuitQuickBooks #QuickBooksReconciliation #AccountReconciliation #QuickBooksBookkeeping #QBO #XERO #XeroAccounting #XeroBookkeeping #Tax #TaxPrepare #ChartofAccounts #upwork #QuickBooksCleanup #Cleanup #Catchup #Amazon #Shopify #AmazonBookkeeping #WaveAccounting #WaveBookkeeping #ZohoBooks #AccountingSoftware #TransactionDataEntry #QuickBooksPayroll #AccountsPayable #AccountsReceivable #RealEstateBookkeeping #upwork.com #BalanceSheet #ProfitandLoss #FinancialAccounting #Excel #usa #EcommerceBookkeeper #FinancialReporting #Payroll #Gusto #Payroll #English #TaxPretaration #RemoteWorker #Freelancer #RealEstateBookkeeper

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Consultations from $15
Sugam S.
  • Startup Consulting
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping

Hello, I am a California-based CPA & Quickbooks ProAdvisor providing full tax & accounting service to various LLCs, Partnerships, and Corporations. I provide my clients end-to-end service from biz creation to maintenance & tax filings all the way to PE fundraising and dissolution. Previously I was the sole accountant at a Health-Tech Series B → C startup. I performed all the bookkeeping work and managed the various transaction cycles (receivables, payables, payroll.) This combined with my financial auditor experience at a public accounting firm places me in a unique situation to help clients. A full list of my services: • Entity Questions (Sole Prop/LLC/S-Corp/C-Corp) • Entity Creation/Elections • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Tax Strategy/Estimates • Tax Preparation • Franchise & Sales Tax Filings • Tax Resolution • Startup Equity Financing • Financial Due Diligence • Mergers and Acqusiitoins • Trusts and Gift Tax • Entity Dissolution Thanks, Sugam

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Consultations from $100
Hasibur R.
  • Startup Consulting
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Consulting
  • Financial Analysis & Valuation
  • Personal Finance & Wealth Management

Are you looking for expert guidance on accounting and bookkeeping using QuickBooks Online? As a certified bookkeeper and QuickBooks expert, I offer professional consultation to help you streamline your financial processes and keep your books accurate and up to date. What You’ll Get in This Consultation: ✅ QuickBooks Setup & Optimization – Ensure your QuickBooks Online is configured correctly for your business. ✅ QuickBooks Cleanup & Catchup – Fix errors, categorize transactions, and reconcile accounts. ✅ Bank Reconciliation – Ensure your records match your actual financial statements. ✅ Financial Reporting – Get insights with Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports. ✅ Transaction Categorization – Properly classify income and expenses for tax-ready books. ✅ Real Estate, E-commerce, & Small Business Accounting – Industry-specific bookkeeping solutions. Whether you're a startup, small business, or growing company, I’ll provide tailored guidance to optimize your financial records and maximize efficiency. Book your Upwork consultation today!

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Consultations from $10
Inna K.
  • Startup Consulting
  • Content Marketing
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Podcast Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media Marketing

Top 1% Expert-Vetted Personal Branding Strategist | Trusted by Global Executives & Entrepreneurs I am the Founder & CEO of a premier global consultancy specializing in personal branding for executives and entrepreneurs. Backed by more than 20 years of industry experience, I have helped leaders from Big Tech, the Big Four, and Fortune 500 companies transform their public image, enhance their global influence, and drive significant results—including boosting company valuations. If you’re looking for a profound consultation on personal branding, I offer: • Strategic and tactical guidance to develop a powerful personal brand. • Social media strategy advice tailored for platforms like LinkedIn, X, Threads, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. • Digital media strategy insights, from blogging and podcasting to securing media coverage. • Executive career coaching: complete revamps of your CV (resume), cover letter, biography, portfolio, LinkedIn profile, and interview preparation. • Expert PR consulting. • Public speaking coaching and speechwriting expertise. Let’s build a brand that opens doors and drives both professional and business success. Ready to talk?

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Consultations from $150
Vinci Z.
  • Startup Consulting
  • Business Consulting
  • Legal Documents & Contracts

Legal consultation for contract drafting (such as NNN agreement, ODM/OEM agreement), trademark and patent filing in China etc.

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Consultations from $100
Magnus A.
  • Startup Consulting
  • Business Consulting
  • General Legal Advice
  • Legal Applications & Registration
  • Legal Documents & Contracts
  • Legal Research

As a U.S. attorney specializing in immigration law, I offer comprehensive consulting services tailored to the diverse needs of clients, whether individuals, families, or businesses. My expertise spans all aspects of U.S. immigration, from visa applications and green cards to naturalization and citizenship processes. I assist clients in navigating complex legal frameworks, ensuring compliance with immigration laws, and advocating for their rights. Whether you're seeking employment-based visas, family reunification, or facing challenges with immigration enforcement, my goal is to provide personalized, strategic guidance to achieve successful outcomes.

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Consultations from $100
Julian J.
  • Startup Consulting
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Consulting

For individuals, investors and businesses, I will provide high-end tax planning, tax structuring, and tax strategies to identify available opportunities to reduce tax liability. Additionally, I can identify tax efficient ways to increase overall profits and net worth. Specifically for business owners, I can help navigate the complicated waters of owning a business. For instance, what type of entity to establish, where to establish it, what bank/credit accounts to use, how to implement payroll, how to hire kids/family members, how to save for taxes, how to pay quarterly taxes, and the list goes on. It is common for business owners never to have specific tax plan, retirement plan, overall education of their finances and taxes, automated bookkeeping and payroll systems, tax savings systems, strong lending power, etc. I ensure business owners can focus on running their business while making well-informed decisions and confidently knowing they have a strategic plan in place.

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Consultations from $100
Artem P.
  • Startup Consulting
  • Business Consulting
  • Financial Analysis & Valuation

I can consult you on fundraising for your startup and approaching investors. I've worked with Techstars, consulted companies applying for YCombinator, and done a lot of VC fund presentations and consulting. I have my own investment-raising experience. Also, I've studied VC fund executive at Berkley HaaS School of Business.

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Consultations from $100
Steven C.
  • Startup Consulting
  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Consulting
  • Financial Analysis & Valuation
  • Personal Finance & Wealth Management

I can help you with your record keeping, bookkeeping. I can help you manage your accounting and financial records through quickbooks. I can manage invoices, expense management and bank reconciliation.

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Consultations from $15

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Startup Consultant Hiring Guide

What is a startup consultant?

A startup consultant is a professional who provides expert advice and guidance to early-stage startups and entrepreneurs. They help business owners develop strategies for growth, solve operational challenges, and navigate the complexities of launching and scaling a new business.

Startup consultants bring specialized expertise in areas such as business formation, marketing strategy, financial modeling, product development, and strategic planning. They collaborate with startup founders to create actionable roadmaps, align business goals, and build a solid foundation for long-term success.

Why hire a startup consultant?

Hiring a startup consultant gives entrepreneurs access to professional services that can save time, reduce risks, and accelerate business growth. These professionals offer in-depth know-how in key areas like market research, fundraising, and business operations, allowing business owners to focus on their strengths while addressing challenges with expert guidance.

Startup consultants also provide critical insights for profitability, automation, and management consulting. Whether you're launching a tech startup, developing SaaS products, or scaling an e-commerce business, their expertise can help refine your business model and increase your chances of success.

How to hire startup consultants

Hiring the right startup consultant requires a strategic approach. Follow these steps to find a professional who meets your needs:

  • Define your goals. Identify specific objectives, such as creating a business plan, improving marketing campaigns, or preparing for venture capital funding.
  • Search for candidates. Use Upwork to find startup consulting professionals with expertise in your industry, whether it's healthcare, software development, or digital marketing.
  • Evaluate profiles. Review candidates’ portfolios, LinkedIn profiles, and success stories to assess their experience in areas like strategic planning and project management.
  • Conduct interviews. Ask about their experience with early-stage startups, onboarding team members, and addressing challenges in your business niche.
  • Discuss pricing and scope. Agree on pricing, deliverables, and timelines to ensure clarity before starting your project.

How to write a startup consultant job post

Writing a clear job post is essential for attracting qualified startup consultants. Use these steps to craft a compelling post:

  • Start with an engaging title. Use phrases like “Startup Consultant Needed for SaaS Growth Strategy” to grab attention.
  • Outline your needs. Include details like your business goals, whether you're seeking help with financial modeling, customer acquisition, or product development.
  • Provide context. Describe your startup’s stage, industry (e.g., e-commerce or tech startup), and challenges.
  • List required skills. Highlight the importance of expertise in areas like social media, business strategy, and mentoring.
  • Include deliverables. Specify outcomes such as creating a business plan, conducting market research, or launching marketing campaigns.

Common startup consultant services

Startup consultants offer a variety of services tailored to the needs of new businesses. These include:

  • Business plan development. Crafting comprehensive plans that outline goals, business models, and roadmaps for early-stage startups.
  • Market research. Conducting in-depth studies to analyze competitors, identify opportunities, and refine marketing strategies.
  • Financial modeling. Creating detailed financial projections to guide profitability and secure venture capital or other funding.
  • Marketing campaigns. Designing and managing campaigns, including digital marketing, SEO, and social media strategies.
  • Strategic planning. Assisting in business growth, product development, and operational improvements for startup companies.
  • Fundraising support. Helping founders prepare pitches, due diligence documents, and investor messaging.

FAQ

What industries do startup consultants specialize in?

Startup consultants can work across industries, including healthcare, e-commerce, SaaS, and tech startups. They tailor their approach to meet the specific challenges of your industry.

Do I need a startup consultant for a small business?

Startup consulting services are beneficial for small businesses and early-stage startups looking to refine their business strategy, improve customer acquisition, or address operational challenges.

Can startup consultants help with team onboarding?

Yes, many consultants assist with onboarding team members and co-founders, streamlining processes, and building effective business operations.

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