Hi, I'm Valaise Smith, and I help businesses gain financial clarity and long-term growth!
As an Oakland Thrive-approved partner, we offer free, expert financial guidance to help you navigate challenges and reach your goals.
Get Free Financial Assistance to Strengthen Your Business!
Trusted Expertise
Years of experience helping small businesses succeed
Personalized Support
Tailored financial strategies for your unique needs
Clear & Actionable Insights
Understand your numbers and make confident decisions
Ongoing Guidance
We’re here to support you every step of the way
Accounting Resources for Entrepreneurs
Acccounting
Get an IP PIN
Estimated Taxes Explained
Employee vs. Independent Contractor
What tax forms should I be using for my business?
Budgeting
What is my expected revenue for the year?
What is the expected profit or loss?
When is a good time to purchase new equipment?
Business Credit
Dun & Bradstreet
Nav
Need A Tax-ID (EIN)
SBA.GOV
Setup a MI Biz Entity
Testimonials
For over 5 to 6 years she definitely helped me understand more about being a small business owner!
Tamela
Thank you Miss Valaise for giving me that nugget and I will continue to use all the advice you gave us at our workshop!
Danette
If you are looking to build a financially sound business Valaise Smith is who you want to do business with!
Dr. Phillips
We're available:
Monday - Friday
9 am - 6 pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
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The Power of Financial Knowledge
Building Wealth, Strengthening Communities
At Tried And True Financial Services, we believe that financial knowledge is more than just numbers—it’s the key to unlocking business success and community growth. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs—especially women business owners—to gain better control over their finances through ethical and strategic financial management.
That's why we've partnered with organizations like Oakland Thrive where you can get up to 7 hours of expert guidance at no cost to you to help your business THRIVE!
"Leveraging the ABC’s of Finance" is our simple yet powerful approach to helping small businesses achieve financial success. We break it down into three essential pillars:
A – Accounting
Expert tax preparation and strategic tax planning to keep your business compliant and maximize savings.
B – Budgeting & Bookkeeping
Customized support to help you manage cash flow, track expenses, and maintain accurate financial records.
C – Credit
Guidance on building and improving business credit, giving you access to better funding opportunities and financial stability.