Tehrani & Velez, LLP

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of SparkHouse, a video production and online marketing firm.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Tehrani & Velez, LLP?

We hired them for small business tax filing and advice. Also, we were handling our own bookkeeping, but then realized they could keep a better pulse on our business if we added that responsibility to them. 

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

To start, they gave us an assessment and based on that, they gave us different tips and advice about proper bookkeeping and tax filing. Since then, they’ve been filing our corporate and personal taxes every year. In the last five years, they’ve also taken over as our full-time remote bookkeepers. In addition to these tasks, they serve as our go-to resource for reviewing financial plans and strategies. 

What is the team composition?

I mainly work with Gabriel, but there are about three others who maintain our account and help with the bookkeeping, too. 

How did you come to work with Tehrani & Velez, LLP?

Our businesses neighbor one another, so we’d met them through friends and built a personal relationship. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent over $10,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

Our engagement has been ongoing since 2009. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement? 

On a basic level, we haven’t been audited so that’s a positive thing. Over the last ten years, they’ve filed everything on time for us, so we haven’t run into any issues. 

How did Tehrani & Velez, LLP perform from a project management standpoint?

They always have a secretary that’s available, which is especially helpful when they’re all busy. Their other teammates are always able to handle the extra workload and deliver what we need on time. 

What did you find most impressive about them?

Though they’re growing, they still provide us with a tailored, customized service that fits our needs. We’re able to get support from the leaders of their company because they’re still a small firm. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, they’ve been great. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Set up a call with them to see if they’re a good fit—it’s important to have a firm that you trust and get along with.