Contemporary CFO

A hybrid professional that possess a deep understanding of business and accounting. Serving as a strategic partner to the CEO in all areas of business, this individual must understand numbers, process, market opportunity, technology, business models, and the value of good leadership. Able to compile and deliver complex messages both inside and outside of the organization, the contemporary CFO must be confident and have established integrity and ethical standards.

Fractional CFO

A fractional CFO is a Chief Financial Officer who is contracted to provide financial leadership and oversight in a part-time capacity. The fractional CFO is also known as part-time CFO, outsourced CFO or virtual CFO

Accounting

Accounting, payroll & QuickBooks are the backbone of what we do, however, we are fluent in the language of business and understand that the key drivers are often significantly more than what shows up on the balance sheet.

As a fractional CFO we have the ability to seamlessly support your business in this capacity... as needed and as it grows. Without breaking the bank. From start-up to seasoned, we understand the needs, and budget, of growing a business.

Strategy

Accounting

The CFO on the Go model was designed to empower entrepreneurs.

Well versed in accounting, small business development & strategy, financial analysis, business systems, contract management and human resources; with strong leadership experience across a range of industries - this team excels as a strategic partner.

We love business.

Innovation

Accounting

Innovation

As Certified QuickBooks Online Proadvisors and a long-time Intuit Partner, Bell Solutions consistently provides the most up-to-date online financial management tools available.

Combined with our remote operations and support our CFO on the Go model gives entrepreneurs the ability to virtually manage business day-to-day with ease.

Accounting

We are trained accountants.

Bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, taxes, and QuickBooks are the backbone of what we do.

Compliance

Accounting

We love business.

Automation

Accounting

Automation

As a Certified QuickBooks Proadvisor & Intuit Partner, Bell Solutions provides the most up-to-date solutions related to the #1 small business accounting software program available. Our customers always receive QuickBooks discounts and our solutions work seamlessly with today's innovative online financial management tools.

Income Tax Guarantee

December 10th

When all documentation [statements, receipts] through November is supplied by December 10th, we guarantee that current financials will be available prior to the end of the year - and eligibility to receive a year end packet in January!

January 10th

December 10th

When the final information needed to file taxes is supplied by January 10th, we guarantee that your business will have a year-end packet in January.

February 5th

December 10th

February 5th

Unable to provide the information needed for taxes?

We guarantee that the information supplied through February 5th will be available in QuickBooks for your tax preparer to access, no later than February 15th, so that the income tax filing process can continue.

About Bell Solutions

At Bell Solutions, we love entrepreneurship. We believe that small business the heart of our economy - and the passion of entrepreneurs is the lifeblood.

Echo Bell launched Bell Solutions in 2008 serving, as a small business advisor, accounting solutions provider, and implementing operational process and systems for start-ups and small businesses in eastern Nebraska.

As Bell Solutions has grown, so have our goals of making an impact in the small business community.

Bell Solutions' accounting division [CFO on the Go] serves as a virtual Chief Financial Officer providing accounting, compliance, and strategy solutions to entrepreneurs locally, and around the world.

About Echo Bell

Echo Bell is a seasoned entreprenuer and trusted advisor dedicated to the support, education, and success of small businesses.

Known for her infectious energy and authentic leadership style, Echo’s work in small business accounting, compliance, process implementation, and system development has made her a fierce ally for startups, CPAs, and small business owners.

Echo has been a QuickBooks ProAdvisor since 2006, a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor since 2017, Certified QuickBooks Payroll ProAdvisor, an Elite ProAdvisor since 2018, and has been setting up QuickBooks systems and processes since 2004.

1. Start Up Guide

This step by step instruction guide for setting up a business in Nebraska includes:

Small Business Structures
Tax ID Numbers
Banking
Paying Workers
Nebraska Business Registrations;
Nebraska Dept of Revenue,
Nebraska Dept of Labor,
City Registration & Tax
Recordkeeping
Insurance
Estimated Taxes
Contracts

2. Bonus Tools

1. Start Up Guide

Take compliance and strategy a step further with these bonus items:

How to pay yourself from your business. [Crash Course]

Income Taxes & Small Business Structures [Course Video]

Small Business Tax Deduction Guide

2024 Sales Tax Guide

3. Consultation

1. Start Up Guide

3. Consultation

Get clarity and peace of mind with a strategy session to answer any remaining questions you have!

Schedule at your convenience anytime within 6-months of signing up.

Workshop Agenda

Session 1

Small Business Structures & Requirements

Small business legal structures
Federal tax structures & requirements
Nebraska tax programs & requirements
Federal Employer Identification Number
Accounting methods

Session 2

Tax Forms, Filings & Payments

Small Business Income Tax Forms
Online Payments
Key Dates

Session 3

Small Business Income

Gross Receipts and Returns & Allowances
Income vs Sales Tax
Paying yourself, the business owner.

Session 4

Small Business Deductions

Cost of Goods Sold
Small Business Deductions
Start up Costs
Self-Employment & Estimated Tax

Session 5

Business Use of Home

Qualifying for Home Office Deductions
Simplified Home Office Deduction

Session 6

Employees & Contractors

Contractors vs Employees
Contractor W9s & 1099s
Employee Payroll Taxes

Session 7

Best Practices

Small Business Bookkeeping
Best Practices for always winning at small businesses taxes

Workshop Agenda

This workshop provides small business legal and accounting information, QuickBooks system training, bookkeeping practices, and small business financial management resources.

Session 1

Gain an understanding of your small business finances, reduce taxes, and ensure your small business is compliant - all while setting up and learning everything you need to be successful with QuickBooks Online.

This two-day online workshop is broken into 4-sessions, with time allotted in between zoom sessions, so that you can set up your QuickBooks and implement the course lessons into your business as we go. With our team members on hand to answer questions, you can be completely up and running, with confidence, by the end of day two.

QuickBooks Online & Small Business Structures

Lesson: Small business legal and tax structures
Which QuickBooks is right for you?
How to properly set up QuickBooks Online your specific business structure
Develop and set up your Chart of Accounts
QuickBooks banking feeds connections for financial management

Session 2

Session 2 | QuickBooks Online & Small Business Deductions

Lesson: Small business deductions and tax strategies
How to enter and maintain QuickBooks Online Expenses
Contractor vs Employees
Paying Contractors with QuickBooks Online
Contractor W9 & 1099 Compliance

Session 3

Session 3 | QuickBooks Online & Small Business Income

Lesson: Small business Income and Sales Tax
Invoicing and getting paid with QuickBooks Online
Recurring/Subscriptions models with QuickBooks Online
Deposits, collections, and getting your money faster.

Session 4

Session 4 | QuickBooks Online & Small Business Financial Management

Reconciling in QuickBooks Online
Reporting in QuickBooks Online
How to read your small business financials
Understanding your profit and margins.

Options & Pricing

Start Up Package I

549

Formation + Federal

Small Business Consultation

12 Steps to starting a business in Nebraska Guide

Limited Liability Company (LLC) Formation

1-Year Registered Agent Service

Operating Agreement

Federal ID

Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

Start Up Package II

799

Formation + Federal + State

Small Business Consultation

12 Steps to starting a business in Nebraska Guide

Limited Liability Company (LLC) Formation

1-Year Registered Agent Service

Operating Agreement

Federal ID

Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting

Two (2) State or City Registrations

Small Business Consultation

100

30-Minute Consultation

12 Steps to starting a business in Nebraska Guide

LLC Formation

299

Limited Liability Company (LLC) Formation

1-Year Registered Agent Service

Operating Agreement

Federal ID #

100

Federal Identification Number

BOI Reporting

100

Due within 30-days of business formation.

S-Corporation Election

150

Federal S-Corporation Election

Nebraska Dept of Revenue Registration

150

Sales Tax, Withholding Tax, Tobacco Tax, Tire Tax, etc.

Nebraska Dept of Labor Registration

150

Unemployment (UI) Tax

City Tax Registration

150

Lincoln Arena Tax, Omaha Restaurant Tax, etc

Income Taxes

We are excited to announce that Bell Solutions will be offering Income Tax Filing Services again starting in 2026.

Over the past few years, we have partnered with tax preparers and CPA firms to file annual returns. However, to keep up with pace of small business and provide the most accurate, timely, cost-effective and strategic approach to your taxes, we are launching our new tax and legal division.

This change will allow us to deliver the CFO on the Go standards that we hold in the highest regard, across the entire annual accounting cycle.

Starting with the 2025 tax season, business & personal income tax filings for CFO on the Go clients will be available.

Enjoy a seamless, all-in-one bookkeeping, compliance & tax experience. *Full details will be released soon!