Strategic Startup Consulting for Growing Businesses

Turn your business idea into a stronger financial and operational foundation with practical startup consulting from JFT Group. From choosing a business entity and establishing accounting systems to planning for taxes, cash flow, and growth, our team provides tailored guidance for founders across all 50 states. Build with greater clarity, confidence, and support from an experienced business advisor.

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Our Startup Consulting Services

Practical formation, financial, tax, and advisory support to help founders build organized, sustainable businesses.

Business Consulting

Receive practical guidance for business planning, financial decisions, internal systems, and growth strategy. JFT Group supports start-ups and growing businesses with tailored advice rather than one-size-fits-all recommendations.

New Business Formation

Get support establishing a stronger foundation for your new venture. JFT Group can help you think through formation needs and connect business setup decisions with ongoing accounting, tax, and compliance considerations.

Entity Selection

Choose a business structure with guidance that considers your operational and financial circumstances. Thoughtful entity selection can help create a clearer foundation for accounting, tax planning, and future business decisions.

Outsourced CFO Services

Access part-time CFO expertise without hiring a full-time executive. JFT Group helps businesses evaluate cash flow, risk, financial decisions, and business strategy as they work toward their goals.

Accounting And Bookkeeping

Establish organized financial records through comprehensive accounting and virtual or outsourced bookkeeping. Accurate, maintained books help founders understand their business and stay prepared for tax and management decisions.

Tax Preparation And Planning

Plan for tax responsibilities while pursuing eligible deductions, credits, and tax-advantaged strategies. JFT Group provides personalized tax preparation and planning for individuals and businesses across all 50 states.

Founder-Focused Guidance

Build A Stronger Business Foundation

Starting a business involves decisions that affect taxes, cash flow, records, compliance, and future growth. JFT Group brings these connected needs together through personalized consulting, formation support, accounting, tax planning, and outsourced CFO guidance. With a focus on hard work, education, and client success, the firm helps founders create practical systems and make informed decisions as their ventures develop.

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Built Around Your Goals

Founder Success Starts Here

See how thoughtful financial and business guidance can help owners move forward with greater clarity.

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The JFT Group Difference

Why Choose JFT Group?

Get an accessible, full-service partner focused on your business success.

Deep Experience

Founder John Tornese brings over 40 years of industry experience to business and financial guidance.

Tailored Support

Receive personalized recommendations shaped around your goals instead of one-size-fits-all business advice.

Full-Service Partner

Connect consulting with accounting, tax, payroll, bookkeeping, formation, and CFO support through one firm.

Nationwide Access

Work with a firm serving businesses and individuals across all 50 states through in-person and virtual services.

Meet The JFT Group Team

Experienced advisors help founders navigate complex business and financial decisions.

Portrait of John Tornese, Founder of JFT Group

John Tornese

Founder

John Tornese is the founder of JFT Group, bringing over 40 years of industry experience to businesses and individuals across all 50 states from the firm's Allentown, Pennsylvania headquarters. Raised in upstate New York, John began working at a young age, which instilled in him a lifelong belief in hard work and continuous education. He built JFT Group on the principle of being a financial partner just as committed to client success as the clients themselves, offering accounting, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, consulting, and CFO support services. John's leadership emphasizes tailored customer service and affordable pricing, helping start-ups, growing businesses, and mature corporations navigate complex financial and regulatory landscapes. His deep expertise and hands-on approach ensure clients receive prompt, knowledgeable guidance, allowing them to focus on growing their businesses with confidence and clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a start-up business consultant do?

A start-up business consultant helps founders make informed decisions about business formation, entity selection, accounting systems, tax planning, cash flow, internal controls, and growth strategy. The goal is to create a practical foundation that supports daily operations and future decisions. JFT Group combines consulting with accounting, tax, bookkeeping, business formation, and outsourced CFO support.

What services does startup consulting include?

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Ready To Plan Your Next Step?

Talk with JFT Group about building a stronger foundation for your business.

Startup Support Nationwide

JFT Group provides in-person and virtual business support for clients across the United States.

All 50 States

Service Area

In-Person And Virtual

Access Options

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Headquarters

Need Startup Guidance Where You Are?

Connect with JFT Group for personalized business consulting support.

Recognized Service

Awards and Recognition

Better Business Bureau Accredited Business recognition

Better Business Bureau Accredited Business

Accreditation listed by JFT Group.

BusinessRate Top 3 2026 Award Winner recognition

BusinessRate Top 3 2026 Award Winner

Tax preparation service recognition in Center City, Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Best of Thervo 2021 recognition

Best of Thervo 2021

Recognition listed among JFT Group milestones.

Start With A Clearer Business Plan

Share your goals and learn how JFT Group can support your formation, financial, tax, and consulting needs.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (855) 538-8293. You can also send us a quick email at jtornese@jftgroup.org.