Soundview Business Consulting provides consulting, brokerage and other professional services to entrepreneurs and business owners. Although we specialize in assisting "startups" and other small businesses, SBC also has the capability and experience to help clients with larger and more complex enterprises and projects.

Phone: (718) 499-0809

Soundview Business Consulting was founded by Brendan T. Guastella, who has been assisting businesses and their owners for over 20 years. Brendan has experience working with businesses of all sizes, from sole proprietorships to publicly traded companies. He serves on the Board of Directors of several private companies, and has been an active member of his community through involvement in such organizations as Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation, Habitat for Humanity, 78th Precinct Youth Council, and Amity Youth Baseball League. Brendan has a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from Binghamton University and a Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) from Brooklyn Law School. You can email Brendan at brendan@soundviewfirm.com.

Here is a list of some of the services SBC can provide for startups:

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Creating a business plan
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Forming a corporation, limited liability company or partnership
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Structuring ownership (voting/silent owners; etc.)
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Assisting with financing (banks; venture capital; private investors; SBA loans; accounts receivable loans; etc.)
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Structuring investments (choosing equity or debt; establishing terms; etc.)
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Creating agreements with business partners, investors and key employees
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Market research
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Site location (for store, office, etc.)
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Lease negotiations
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Permits and licenses
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Internal financial and bookeeping systems
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Website design
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Protecting trademarks, service marks and similar property