Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About What 1120 does
Have questions about employee file audits, workforce documentation reviews, compliance tools, or the intake process? This page answers common questions about how 1120 Consulting Group LLC works and what small businesses can expect.
1120 provides project-based documentation review, organization, and compliance-readiness support. Services are designed to help business owners understand what exists, what may be missing, and what next steps may strengthen internal structure.
Information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, payroll, or regulatory advice.
About 1120 Services
What does 1120 Consulting Group LLC do?
1120 Consulting Group LLC helps small businesses review, organize, and strengthen workforce documentation, employee files, onboarding records, and related documentation systems.
Services may include employee file compliance audits, workforce documentation reviews, onboarding documentation organization, file structure support, expiration tracking setup, and DIY compliance tools.
What is an employee file compliance audit?
An employee file compliance audit is a structured review of employee files to identify missing, expired, incomplete, inconsistent, or disorganized documentation.
The goal is to help business owners understand the current state of their employee files and receive practical next steps for strengthening documentation readiness.
What is a workforce documentation review?
A workforce documentation review is a broader review of employee-related records, onboarding documents, file structure, and workforce documentation systems.
This may be a better fit when a business needs help understanding overall documentation structure but does not need only a file-by-file audit.
What is onboarding documentation organization?
Onboarding documentation organization helps businesses create a clearer process for the documents, checklists, and records collected when bringing new employees into the business.
This may include new hire document checklists, file setup recommendations, onboarding document flow, and internal responsibility mapping.
Do you provide operational organization support?
Yes, but only within a defined scope. 1120 may support operational organization related to workforce documentation, onboarding processes, file structure, tracking systems, and related administrative workflows.
1120 does not provide full business operations management, staffing management, financial management, or ongoing administrative support unless separately and clearly scoped.
Process & Intake
What happens after I complete the intake form?
After you complete the intake form, 1120 reviews your business type, workforce size, documentation concerns, file setup, timeline, and requested support.
Based on the intake review, you may receive a scope recommendation, proposal, DIY tool recommendation, request for more information, or invitation for a focused discovery call.
Do I need to schedule a discovery call first?
No. The preferred first step is to start with the intake form.
The intake form helps determine whether your needs align with an employee file audit, documentation review, structure project, compliance tool, or another next step before time is spent on a call.
Why does 1120 use an intake-first process?
Every business has a different workforce structure, documentation setup, urgency level, and support need.
The intake-first process allows 1120 to review the basic details before recommending a service path or pricing. This keeps the process focused, structured, and respectful of everyone’s time.
How do I know which service I need?
You do not have to know the exact service before completing the intake form.
If you are unsure, select the option closest to your situation or choose “not sure.” 1120 will review your intake responses and recommend the most appropriate next step when possible.
What information do you need to get started?
The intake form usually asks about your business type, workforce size, industry, current documentation setup, file format, concerns, deadlines, and the type of support you may need.
If a project moves forward, additional information may be requested after scope is confirmed.
Timeline & Deliverables
How long does a project take?
Timelines vary based on workforce size, documentation condition, file format, urgency, and project scope.
A specific timeline is confirmed after intake review and included in the project proposal. More complex or urgent projects may require a longer timeline or priority scheduling.
What do I receive at the end of a project?
Deliverables depend on the accepted scope.
An employee file audit may include a findings summary, missing document checklist, compliance-readiness summary, and prioritized action steps.
A documentation or structure project may include a documentation gap overview, file structure recommendations, onboarding checklist, tracking setup, compliance calendar, or other project-specific deliverables.
Do you correct the documents for us?
Not unless that support is separately scoped.
Most 1120 projects focus on review, visibility, organization, and recommendations. Implementation support, document correction, or additional setup may require a separate quote or written scope update.
Pricing & Scope
How is pricing determined?
Pricing is project-based and confirmed after intake review.
Final pricing depends on workforce size, documentation condition, file format, industry, urgency, complexity, and project scope.
Do you charge by the hour?
Standard projects are typically flat-fee and fixed-scope, not open-ended hourly engagements.
Before work begins, you receive a clear proposal outlining the scope, deliverables, timeline, fee, and payment terms.
Is a deposit required?
Yes. Standard projects require a 50% deposit to book.
The remaining balance is due before final deliverables are released unless otherwise stated in the written agreement.
Are there ongoing retainers?
No. 1120 is currently structured around project-based support, not ongoing monthly HR retainers.
This keeps the scope clear and helps business owners receive focused support without long-term service commitments.
Can I start with a smaller option first?
Possibly. Some businesses may be a better fit for a DIY compliance tool, targeted support, or a smaller scoped project before moving into a full audit or review.
The intake process helps determine which option may be most appropriate.
DIY Compliance Tools
Do you offer DIY compliance tools?
Yes. 1120 offers structured tools for businesses that want to begin reviewing documentation internally.
The current tool is the Home Care Employee File Risk Exposure Reduction System™, designed for licensed home care agencies that want greater visibility into employee file documentation and internal readiness.
What is the Home Care Employee File Risk Exposure Reduction System™?
The Home Care Employee File Risk Exposure Reduction System™ is a structured internal review framework designed to help licensed home care agencies evaluate employee file documentation, identify potential gaps, track expiration concerns, and strengthen file organization.
It is a DIY tool and does not include custom file review unless separately purchased.
Are DIY tools legal advice or compliance certification?
No. DIY tools are designed to support internal documentation review and organization.
They are not legal advice, regulatory certification, or a substitute for professional legal or compliance counsel where required.
Industries & Eligibility
What industries do you work with?
1120 supports small businesses in regulated, service-based, and documentation-heavy environments.
This may include home care agencies, childcare centers, transportation and fleet-based businesses, cleaning companies, landscaping businesses, salons, field service companies, and growing owner-led businesses that need better workforce documentation structure.
Do you work outside North Carolina?
1120 is based in North Carolina and may support businesses outside North Carolina depending on the project scope, service fit, and documentation needs.
Because requirements can vary by location and industry, 1120 does not provide legal or regulatory advice for state-specific compliance questions.
How do I know if this is right for my business?
Start with the intake form.
The intake review helps determine whether your business is better suited for an employee file audit, workforce documentation review, onboarding documentation organization, file structure project, DIY tool, or another next step.
Boundaries & What 1120 Does Not Do
Do you provide legal advice?
No. 1120 does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, regulatory certification, or employment law counsel.
If legal guidance is needed, businesses should consult a qualified attorney or appropriate professional advisor.
Do you provide payroll, tax, or benefits services?
No. 1120 does not provide payroll processing, tax advice, benefits administration, or financial advisory services.
Support is focused on documentation review, organization, workforce documentation systems, onboarding structure, and compliance-readiness support.
Do you take over our HR department?
No. 1120 does not operate as an outsourced HR department.
Services are project-based and focused on documentation review, structure, visibility, and practical next steps. The business remains responsible for internal decisions, implementation, employee communication, and ongoing HR management.
Do you handle employee relations investigations or disciplinary matters?
No. 1120 does not provide employee relations investigations, disciplinary management, termination decisions, or conflict resolution services.
If a request falls outside 1120’s scope, the business may be referred to an appropriate professional resource.
Do you determine whether a worker is a contractor or employee?
No. 1120 does not determine worker classification or provide legal, payroll, or tax advice regarding whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor or employee.
Contractor-to-employee transition support is limited to documentation organization, onboarding workflow structure, file setup, and compliance-readiness planning after the business has determined its intended direction.
Security & Confidentiality
How do you protect sensitive information?
1120 understands that workforce documentation may contain sensitive information.
Client documents should only be submitted through approved channels after scope is confirmed. Access to client documentation is limited to the purpose of the accepted project scope.
More information is available on the Confidentiality & Document Handling page.
What if serious documentation gaps are identified?
Findings are reported clearly, objectively, and without judgment.
The goal is to provide visibility and practical next steps so the business can determine how to move forward.
Can you guarantee inspection results?
No. No consultant can guarantee inspection outcomes, regulatory decisions, insurance determinations, or third-party review results.
1120’s work is designed to help businesses identify documentation gaps, improve visibility, and strengthen readiness based on the information provided for review.
Still Have Questions?
If you are unsure what type of support your business needs, start with the intake form. 1120 will review your responses and recommend the next appropriate step when possible.