Business Setup

Write a contract that genuinely protects both sides through specific scope, clear payment terms, and a real termination clause — not vague, generic language.

Register a business name the right way — understand the real difference between entity name registration, a DBA, and trademark protection before choosing.

Open a business bank account with the right documents ready, and choose a bank suited to your actual transaction volume, not just a promotional offer.

Write a business proposal that gets read and accepted by leading with the client’s problem, not your credentials, and ending with a clear, specific next step.

Create a professional invoice with clear, explicit payment terms — the detail that actually matters most for getting paid on time, more than design.

Write a business plan matched to its actual audience, with a real market analysis and financial projections, and an Executive Summary written last, not first.

Get an EIN number for free directly from the IRS, understand when a business actually needs one, and avoid paying a third party for something that costs nothing.

Start an LLC step by step — choose the right state, file Articles of Organization, get a free EIN, and avoid mistakes that can undermine liability protection.