Accounting can be a profitable and rewarding business. If you are prepared to work some long hours for good pay and you are good at facts and figures, then this can be a sound business.

To start your accounting business you will first need to get prepared for laying the groundwork. 

What do you need to start:

1. Choose a business name. Sometimes choosing your own name is a good idea and will be easily recognized.

2. Do a trademark search. You don't want to infringe on someone's trademark as that can cost you thousands if you are using someone elses tradename and offering similar services. You can do a trademark search at the USPTO web site.

3. Get your DBA or Assumed Name Certificate and then a business phone line.

4. Open your business checking account.

5. Get your professional stationery designed and printed. To start you will need:

business cards
brochures
letterhead
envelopes

7. Write your business plan and your marketing plan. You can find help on writing a business plan at BPlans.com

8. You can find a lot of business startup resources along with a lot of business tools and helpful startup articles at Digital-Women.com

Good Luck!