You own a small business in the Twin Cities area, and you’ve been swamped handling accounting and payroll yourself - or you’ve gone through the same experience that so many others have with big-name national payroll services and online accounting services.
How do you fix this? Find a reputable, local accounting and payroll provider to help you get back on your feet.
Prospective clients sometimes ask us who our competitors are so they can do their research, and since we're not the right fit for everyone, we encourage them to consider all of their options. Here are the top six small business accounting and payroll firms in the Twin Cities area:
The criteria used to declare these the top services in the area include the basics, like how long they've been in operation and what their Google reviews and reputation are like.
Then there's our personal rankings. A high Website Experience Score means the website looks modern, is easy to navigate, has a search bar or live chat, and features an information center or database. A high Service Range Score means they clearly advertise what their services entail, they have a large range of services, and they provide services that are not commonly provided.
Scroll for more information on the firms! These are listed in no particular order.
Creative Planning, formerly BerganKDV, was born when three companies came together - the history of which begins as far back as 1945. Today they operate in multiple states and service clients across the country.
They offer a robust and competitive service portfolio, delivering comprehensive business, financial, and technology solutions, which include:
Corneliuson & Associates has been in business since 1998, focusing on the difficulties that entrepreneurs and small/medium-sized business owners face. Their offices in Hopkins and Minneapolis, MN work with businesses in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin that lack an internal accounting department.
They provide:
Haworth & Company has been in business for over 30 years. If proximity is important to you, they have several offices in the Twin Cities area, including Coon Rapids, Edina, Maple Grove, and West St. Paul. Their defined service packages mean you always know what you will be getting and what it will cost.
They provide:
Padgett has more than 300 locations across North America and more than 50 years of experience.
They offer a variety of services, including:
Prudent Accountants has two locations, including one in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services are designed to scale and service small to mid-sized businesses. Prudent also specializes in working with non-profits and on individual taxes.
They offer:
CSI Accounting & Payroll was founded in 1966 by Al Clausnitzer and purchased by an employee, Brian Paulson, in 2002. Today, under his ownership, we have grown to have two locations, including one in St. Louis Park, MN. Unlike other accounting firms, we only work with small businesses and their owners, prioritizing your service instead of getting bogged down with individual taxes or large-scale payrolls.
The accounting services that we offer include:
The payroll services that we offer include:
As a Twin Cities small business owner, you want to consider all of your options for local accounting and payroll firms. We know you’re going to do your research whether we help you or not - so why not?
If another firm is a better fit for you, then you should be working with them. Here’s a list of characteristics to look for when picking a new firm.
If you haven’t made a decision yet, you can still learn more about CSI Accounting & Payroll by clicking the button below to schedule a free, no-commitment consultation.
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