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Business Advisory
Business Consulting for Startups and Growing Companies
Not sure which kind of help your business needs? Start here. Lira Tax & Accounting works with startups and established owners across Canada to look at the numbers, find what is holding the business back and agree a clear plan to fix it.
- Financial analysis, planning and growth strategy
- Practical advice from an accounting firm that knows your numbers
- A clear next step, whatever stage you are at
- 2,300+individuals & businesses served
- 8+years of tax & accounting experience
- 4offices in Ontario & Alberta
Business consulting for Ontario startups and growing companies
Business consulting means an experienced outside view of your business: where the money is really going, which decisions matter most and what to do first. We start with your financial numbers, because they show what is working and what is not, then look at how the business runs day to day and where it could go next.
That might be a startup working out its first year, a growing company deciding whether it can afford its next move, or an established owner who feels busy but not better off. We give you a plain-language recommendation, and where you need a specialist (a business plan, a part-time CFO, bookkeeping, incorporation or tax) we have that expertise in the same firm.
Ideal forStartups and existing businesses looking for guidance on financial, operational or growth decisions.
- Who we advise
- Startups
- Growing companies
- Owner-managed businesses
- Businesses planning to expand
- Owners under cash-flow pressure
- Businesses that feel busy but not better off
Starting a business in Ontario: the 10 steps and where we help
The Ontario government lays out ten steps for starting a business. Here is each one, and where Lira Tax & Accounting can take the work off your plate.
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We guide you
Conduct market research
Test the demand, and the numbers behind your idea, before you spend.
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Our serviceBusiness planning
Prepare a business plan
Turn the idea into a plan with real financials.
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Our serviceOntario incorporation
Decide on an ownership structure
Sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation, and what each means for tax and liability.
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Our serviceRegister or renew a business
Register your business
Register the name or the corporation through the Ontario Business Registry.
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Our serviceBusiness licence applications
Confirm licences and permits
Find out which licences and zoning approvals your activity and city require.
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Our serviceGST/HST registration
Confirm whether you need to charge HST
Know when to register and how to file.
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Our serviceCorporate tax returns
Understand your tax obligations
Corporate and personal tax, instalments and year-end filing.
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We guide you
Consider business insurance
A broker places the cover. We help you budget for it and understand what it does to your costs.
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We guide you
Understand the applicable regulations
We point you to the right regulator for your industry and flag what to check.
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Our serviceFunding strategy
Look into funding and other help
Prepare the financial story lenders and investors ask for.
That is the province’s own checklist for a new business, and it is a guide rather than legal or financial advice. Already running? The same questions come back every time the business changes.
Business decisions we help owners make
These are the questions owners bring us most often.
Are my prices and margins right?
We compare what a job costs with what you charge for it.
Can I afford to hire?
We model the true cost of a new person before you commit.
Is it time to expand?
We test a new location or service against your numbers first.
Is my business set up the right way?
We review your structure, from sole proprietor to corporation.
What should I watch every month?
We choose the few figures that tell you if the business is healthy.
Am I paying more tax than I should?
We look for planning options within the rules.
What should I do first?
We rank the options so you start with what matters most.
How a business consulting engagement works
Four stages, from the first conversation to a business running better.
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Listen
A free consultation about your goals, your worries and how the business runs today.
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Diagnose
We review your financial statements, tax filings and the way money moves through the business.
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Recommend
We rank the options and agree priorities with you in plain language.
You get: a short list of actions, in order -
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Support
We help you carry the plan out and check progress against your numbers.
You get: someone to keep it on track
Ways to work with us
Start with a conversation
Book a free consultation, tell us what is going on and leave with a clear next step.
A focused project
One question or decision, reviewed properly: a cash-flow check, a pricing review or an expansion test.
Ongoing support
Regular reviews alongside your bookkeeping and tax, so decisions come with up-to-date numbers.
What we do, and what we do not
We are an accounting and advisory firm. We advise on finances, tax, planning and growth. Legal questions go to a lawyer, insurance is placed by a broker, and lenders and investors make their own decisions. We make sure you walk into those conversations prepared.
How much does business consulting cost?
Every business is different, so we quote each engagement individually instead of publishing a one-size-fits-all price. You will know exactly what you are paying before we start.
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The questionOne decision, or a wider review.
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Business stageA startup or an established company.
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Your recordsHow up to date the books and filings are.
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ScopeA single project or ongoing support.
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People involvedAn owner, partners or a leadership team.
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TimingA relaxed timeline, or a fast answer.
- Free, no-obligation consultation
- Clear quote agreed before we start
- No hidden fees or surprise billing
Prefer to talk it through first? Call us, or send a quote request.
Call (437) 421-7171 Request a QuoteBusiness consulting across Canada
Get directionsMeet us in person at any of our four offices, or work with us by phone and video. We advise owners across Ontario, Alberta and the rest of Canada.
Outside Ontario or Alberta? We can still help.
Ask about your business
Business rules vary by province, but good financial advice travels. We work with owners across Canada by phone and video, and will confirm what applies to you in your free consultation.
What our business clients say
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“I have been to number of accountants for my multiple business ventures, however i found Mr. Razu from Lira Tax and Accounting to be one of the better ones. He is very informative and easily accessible. He is always answering calls and helping small business owners to do their taxes properly. I highly recommend.”
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“I had a great experience with Lira Tax & Accounting. The team is professional, knowledgeable, and really goes the extra mile to make things simple and stress-free. They explained everything clearly and took the time to answer all of my questions with patience.
What stood out to me most was their attention to detail and how committed they were to making sure my tax filing was accurate and worked in my favor. I felt confident knowing everything was being handled properly. Their service is reliable, efficient, and the team is also very approachable.
Whether you need help with personal taxes or business accounting, I'd highly recommend Lira Tax & Accounting. They're trustworthy, responsive, and provide excellent value. I'll definitely continue working with them in the future. Thank you for your support. We are happy to give you Five star again 2026 for you excellent services.”
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“I had the best experience with Lira Tax & Accounting! From start to finish, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly responsive. They made the entire process smooth and stress-free, addressing all my questions with patience and clarity. I truly felt like a valued client, and their attention to detail was outstanding. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable and top-notch tax and accounting services in Canada! They are the best tax and accounting service provider in the town. wish you all the best for help us. Lovely service bring back me again 2026.
Lovely help they done for our business.”
Business consulting FAQs: startups, growth and cost
Straight answers to the questions owners ask us most.
A business consultant gives you an experienced outside view of your business: they review your numbers and operations, spot what is holding the business back and recommend what to do first. Our advice starts from your financials, because they show what is really happening.
When you face a decision you cannot make with confidence: starting up, hiring, pricing, expanding, or working out why a busy business is not making enough money. The earlier you ask, the cheaper the answer usually is.
The Ontario government lists ten steps: market research, a business plan, an ownership structure, registration, licences and permits, HST, tax obligations, insurance, regulations, and funding. We can help with most of them, and our consultation is a good place to work out the order for your business.
Consulting is the starting point: we look at the whole business and decide what you need. Business planning produces a detailed plan and financial model for a bank, investor or expansion. A fractional CFO provides ongoing, part-time financial leadership. If consulting shows you need one of those, we can provide it.
No. We advise startups and established businesses, from owner-managed companies to growing teams. The questions differ, but we start the same way: with your numbers and your goals.
A free consultation. We ask about your goals and what is on your mind, look at the figures you have, and tell you honestly what we think the next step is, including when you do not need us yet.
Whatever you have: recent financial statements or tax returns, a rough idea of sales and costs, and a list of your questions. A startup with only an idea is welcome too.
We can show you where the money is going, test your pricing and costs, and recommend changes. We cannot promise a result, because it depends on what you do next, but you will know what to change and why.
No. We advise on finances, tax, planning and growth. For legal questions, such as a shareholders’ agreement or a contract dispute, we recommend a lawyer, and we work with yours so the financial side lines up.
We prepare the financial information lenders and investors ask for, such as a business plan and projections, and help you understand programs like the Canada Small Business Financing Program. The lender or investor makes the final decision.
It depends on the question. A focused review can be quick, while a wider project or ongoing support takes longer. We agree the scope and timeline with you before we start.
It depends on the question, the stage of your business and how up to date your records are. We quote every engagement individually. Book a free consultation and you will have a clear quote before we start.
Official sources we check
We rely on the government’s own pages. You can read them too:
- Start a business in Ontarioontario.ca (opens the official site in a new tab)
- Business and industry (Government of Canada)canada.ca (opens the official site in a new tab)
- Canada Small Business Financing Programised-isde.canada.ca (opens the official site in a new tab)
Checked against these pages in October 2026. Rules and processes change, so we confirm the current steps for your business before we start.
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