We gauge our worth by the personal and business successes of our clients. We can help your business identify areas negatively affecting profitability and growth, and develop solutions that are practical and technically sound. In addition to acting as a sounding board for management, we provide comprehensive, flexible strategies that address the issues affecting your business.

Business Entity Selection

Choosing the form of entity of your business (e.g., "S" corporation, sole proprietor, limited liability company, etc.) is a crucial decision that can have longstanding tax implications, positive or negative. We can assist you in evaluating the pros and cons of each entity type to help you determine the most advantageous form of business for your company.

Business Succession Planning

The insights that we develop into your business can be invaluable. At Halt, Buzas & Powell we combine our specific knowledge of your business with a well-developed skill set to provide the following services:

• Start-up business plans
• Forecasts and budgets
• Business valuations
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Long-term strategic business plans
• Drafting buy-sell agreements
• Performance of operational benchmarking studies
• Direct board participation

Business Valuations

Whether you are thinking of buying a new business or in the midst of a difficult divorce, the amount attached to the value of your business is important. We can provide useful and objective analysis to assist you in the valuation of any business in which you have an interest.

Buying & Selling a Business

Structuring the purchase or sale of a business properly is a critical step in the process of buying or selling a business. Our competent staff has experience to guide you through the acquisition/disposition process by addressing such issues as cash flow analysis and tax considerations.

Capital Formation

Capital is an essential ingredient for success. We can assist its acquisition through:

• Providing banking relationships and structuring winning financing plans
• Providing private capital sources and structuring successful offerings
• Providing SEC and related public offering assistance

IRS Representation

During our years of experience dealing with many taxing authorities, we have achieved a level of competence that can ensure our clients they are being properly represented before the various federal and state tax agencies.

Litigation Support

Our litigation support group can provide both expert and witness testimony, as well as assistance with bankruptcies and business turn-arounds.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Finding the right business partner for your company can be a difficult task. We can assist you in the merger or acquisition process by assessing such critical elements as tax considerations; product/service compatibility; competitive tactics and position; financial impact; and cash flow considerations.

For more information, contact:
Steve Halt	Andy Powell
(703) 836-1350, ext.210	(301) 218-8950
	(703) 836-1350