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Lester J Koshiol
Lester J Koshiol
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  • Saint Cloud, MN
  • United States
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Lester J Koshiol received a gift from Cynthia B. Ainsworthe Aug 3, 2010
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Lester, Wow!! You have been busy. Congrats on being in the VIP section--I was there too. It was great that you were a judge and that you're getting some gigs. It must be a thrill to hear your music on the radio. I'm still writing and…
May 27, 2010
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Lester, Wow!! You have been busy. Congrats on being in the VIP section--I was there too. It was great that you were a judge and that you're getting some gigs. It must be a thrill to hear your music on the radio. I'm still writing and…
May 27, 2010
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Loretta Broughton and Lester J Koshiol are now friends Apr 4, 2010
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For All You Coffee Lovers, I have lost over ten pounds just drinking coffee! Coffee that Burns Fat, It Really Works! ■Balanced, sustained energy without the jitters* ■Thermogenic fat-burning without exercise* ■Buffered Caffeine* ■Combats…
Apr 1, 2010
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Cynthia B. Ainsworthe left a comment for Lester J Koshiol
Hi Lester, I hope you have a wonderful New Years playing at that gig!! May the New Year bring many blessings for us. Glad you saw Barry on Jay Leno--he looked great. Cynthia
Dec 30, 2009

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Company Name
Lester J Koshiol Accounting & Tax
Industry
Business Services, Media & Entertainment, Other
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Accounting & Tax Services
Title
Accountant
Company's Major Products and Services
Tax preparation. Financial statements and reports. Bookkeeping and payroll services. QuickBooks sales, setup, training and support. Business incorporations. LLC formations. DBA registrations.
My Areas of Expertise
Bookkeeping and payroll services, Preparing financial statements and reports, QuickBooks consultations.
Company Website
http://www.lesterjkoshiol.com
Website Other
http://www.lesterkoshiol.com
Website Other Type
Secondary Business Site
Interests
Listening to music. Playing keyboards. Songwriting.
Associations
National Society of Accountants
Languages
English
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about the accounting profession, and the clients I support in my business. I am passionate about making music and the music business. I am passionate about improving the lives of people.
What makes you a valuable networking contact?
I have a lot of knowledge to share with other members, and I would enjoy discussing their profession, accomplishments, challenges, business needs, opinions about events and issues going on, and how current events are shaping their businesses and professions. I enjoy listening to ideas and working through problems. I enjoy offering solutions to problems.
How did you become involved in your current position? If you’re an entrepreneur, what inspired you to start your own company?
I earned my B.S. in Accounting in 1992. After spending the following 13 years playing in a classic rock and blues band and getting my masters degree, I decided go into the accounting profession when a sales rep from QuickBooks asked me if I ever thought about having a QuickBooks business. I took him up on it, and started my business in January 2007. My first year plan was to provide tax services from January to April, and then providing bookkeeping and payroll services to small businesses the remainder of the year. I became a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, went to Chamber of Commerce meetings, and eventually secured my first two business clients.
Offering (Products, services, expertise, etc. you or your company can offer others)
I offer bookkeeping and payroll services, and I also prepare individual and business taxes.
Seeking (Products, services, expertise, etc. you or your company are looking for)
I am seeking individuals who may need a tax preparer, and also business people who are in need of someone to handle the accounting for their company or organization.

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Working for yourself vs. Working for a business

Whether you work for yourself or work for a business is your choice. What is the ideal business structure for you? If you want all the control, then work for yourself. Partnerships are good if you have a partner you can trust. If you work for a company, you can be an employee, agent, or manager. Which do you choose, and why?

Posted on November 30, 2008 at 10:00am — 2 Comments

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At 8:28am on August 03, 2010, Cynthia B. Ainsworthe gave Lester J Koshiol a giftCynthia B. Ainsworthe
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Thanks for the gift. That was so nice. xxoo
At 5:32pm on August 01, 2010, Cynthia B. Ainsworthe gave Lester J Koshiol a giftCynthia B. Ainsworthe
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May your week be fantastic!! xxoo
At 10:52am on May 27, 2010, Cynthia B. AinswortheCynthia B. Ainsworthe said…
Lester,

Wow!! You have been busy. Congrats on being in the VIP section--I was there too. It was great that you were a judge and that you're getting some gigs. It must be a thrill to hear your music on the radio.

I'm still writing and doing research on the sequel novel "Remember?". It takes time, but is worth every minute. I hope all is well with you.

Take care,

Cynthia
At 1:56am on March 16, 2010, Loretta BroughtonLoretta Broughton said…
For All You Coffee Lovers, I have lost over ten pounds just drinking coffee! Coffee that Burns Fat, It Really Works!

■Balanced, sustained energy without the jitters*
■Thermogenic fat-burning without exercise*
■Buffered Caffeine*
■Combats Stress-Related Eating*
■Easy on your stomach*
■Infrared roasted for smooth, bitter-free taste*


TAKE THE TEN DAY CHALLENGE FOR YOURSELF! YOU WILL LOSE INCH

www.bskinnyscience.org
At 10:58pm on December 29, 2009, Cynthia B. AinswortheCynthia B. Ainsworthe said…
Hi Lester,

I hope you have a wonderful New Years playing at that gig!! May the New Year bring many blessings for us. Glad you saw Barry on Jay Leno--he looked great.


Cynthia
At 11:01am on November 4, 2009, Eveline Maria SmithEveline Maria Smith said…

Thank you for joining me in colleagues enjoy in (((((JOY))))) your day!
Blessings, Eveline
www.seedlingsofchange.org
At 10:47am on November 4, 2009, Eveline Maria SmithEveline Maria Smith said…

Thank you for joining me in colleagues enjoy in (((((JOY))))) your day! Blessings, Eveline
www.seedlingsofchange.org
At 5:06pm on September 29, 2009, Cynthia B. AinswortheCynthia B. Ainsworthe said…
Hi Lester,

Thanks for keeping in touch. I'm glad things are looking up for you. That's great! No rush in reading my novel, I understand about how busy you must be.

I sent you a message on Linkedin. Thanks for adding me on that network. When you can give me a recommendation, that wound be wonderful. I'll do the same for you.

Take care,

Cynthia
At 8:23am on April 2, 2009, Cynthia B. AinswortheCynthia B. Ainsworthe said…
Hi Lester,

Thanks for asking about the radio interview. It went well. Carol, my agent called in, a fan from the UK and another from AK. I've since learned that there were others waiting on the line, but Jerrry chose to only take three callers. I also did a 20 min radio interview on 3/30 with another station, hosted by Sonja Perdue out of Chicago. That interview went well, too.

Sounds like you're have a great time, visiting the clubs and being with the people in the biz. That's wonderful and those times can be so rewarding. Those times can re-energize your creativity.

Thanks for keeping in touch!

Cynthia
At 4:34pm on February 16, 2009, Cynthia B. AinswortheCynthia B. Ainsworthe said…
Hi Lester,

I'll order your CD this evening. Paying bills right now, ugh!!!! This recession is impossible!! Prices go up and income remains the same! My sales have taken a hit by the economy. One person said to me, "When it comes to buying food or buying work book--food will win hands down."

Thanks for buying my book from my website. That does help me. I signed onto Amazon for the exposure. I find they can be a bit slow in paying the vendors.

How would you like me to autogragh FRONT ROW CENTER---Lester or Les?

I'll get the book to you tomorrow or Wednesday.

You have made my day! Like I said, I'll spread the word about you and your CD. I hope you get many sales! Let's keep our fingers crossed.

My best,

Cynthia
At 10:14am on February 16, 2009, Cynthia B. AinswortheCynthia B. Ainsworthe said…
Hi Lester,

I will buy your CD on Amazon. What's the name I type into the search bar? Your name, or the name of the CD?

Thanks for wanting to read my book!!! Please order it from www.wordsandpassion.com. The 55% that Amazon takes is killing me. Plus, if you order from my website, I can autograph it for you. On Amazon, I have no way of autographing your book.

Please let me know what you think of Front Row Center. I labored long and hard to deliver that baby. I can't wait to listen to your CD and I will do my best to promote it to my friends, etc. Please do the same for me.

Thanks for your support! We artists have to stick together.

My very best,

Cynthia
At 9:59pm on February 4, 2009, Denise HallDenise Hall said…
I will check out your response. No worries. You seem to be busy enough for right now that is all that matters.
At 4:45pm on January 8, 2009, Cynthia B. AinswortheCynthia B. Ainsworthe said…
Hi Lester,

It's me, Cynthia, not Gail. I think there was a bit of identity confusion going on.

Yes, that's me and Barry Manilow. I've met with Barry four times, so far.

It's great that you're a musician! Music is so important in my life. What instrument do you play?

Thanks for taking the time to drop by. Please keep in touch, and visit my website www.wordsandpassion.com.

Cyn xxoo
At 9:12pm on January 5, 2009, Denise HallDenise Hall said…
Hey there! I am so sorry I disappeared for a while. After the holidays I got pretty sick. I am on the road to recovery now! Doctor God has spoken and I have to change my diet and lifestyle! OUCH! No more coffee! My favorite drink. At any rate did you finish the article. Go ahead and send it to me. I think I have everything I need once I get the article to submit it. Congradulations on your blog. What is the URL or address of your blog. I would love to check it out. I am sure that I will learn something there as well! The business is at a stand still as I have no further money to invest. I am working on that. I sell candles at night 1 to 2 days a week now and hope to be working making coffee at starbucks by next week. Once I can put money into the marketing of the my websites I am confident they will produce on some scale. We are just trying to get through this recession like everyone else. I hope traffic is improving for you! It is good to hear from you! I feel like I have a friend all the way on the other side of the US. Isn't the internet great!

Denise
At 10:45am on December 26, 2008, Sylvia D HutsonSylvia D Hutson said…
I have not heard of that casting agency, where are they located?
It is a fun business hard work but very rewarding, what type of music do you perform?
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At 6:18am on December 5, 2008, Wanda GarlandWanda Garland said…
Glad to have you as an added contact. The construction industry is always very exciting and trying at times. Right now with the economy as it is makes for very interesting times.
At 10:06pm on December 4, 2008, Karen SistoKaren Sisto said…
Hello Les:

Sorry i have been lost. I have been super busy with year end tax planning at work, besides all the final projects and exam at school for my Master Courses. I am doing great, like i said super busy but focus and accomplishing all that i want little by little. I saw your new accounting website and it looks great, i look forward to having mine soon, lets see how that goes. =)
Work is crazy this days and I can't even think about Tax Season. This year our office have two ladies leaving us as of December 31. They have been working for the company for many, many years and there are a lot of clients that were being managed by them. Imagine not only i will have my own clients, but i will also have all of their clients this tax season which means i will probably be working very long time hours and wont have change to even breath!! but hey it will pay off right!? =)
How is your accounting business? Has it pick up with the new website and tax season coming around the corner?

oh.. btw.. i am about to have two new clients of my own... MY FIRST OWN CLIENTS!!! I am so excited... but probably won't believe it until i actually start working with them, because as of right now it is still on the talking process... I will keep up updated.

I cant wait as you said to have my own practice and work for myself. Don't get me wrong, on these economic times... a job sometimes comes very handy, and I love working for my current firm, but i also have very high goal set up for my self on my personal life and one of those is to become a great CPA and have my own successful accounting firm.... but baby steps right?

Well Lester, I just stopped by really quick to say hi and let you know I haven't abandon the site or anything like that... I just have been really really busy this past few weeks.

Hope everything is well with you. We'll keep in touch
Karen
At 6:20am on December 4, 2008, Wanda GarlandWanda Garland said…
Les I have been a bookkeeper for various construction companies since 1975.
At 4:16pm on November 21, 2008, Denise HallDenise Hall said…
Thanks Les!
I look forward to working with you! You are doing everything right. I will submit your site to search engines and market with your article. There are other places I can place ads for you. I will even link to you from my website. Have a great Thanksgiving! Talk with you in a couple weeks.
Denise
 
 
 

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