Learn how to form your own business - full 2021 guide

Ready to Launch Your Business? A Complete Guide to Starting & Growing Your Venture

Transform your business idea or side hustle into a thriving reality with this comprehensive course! Get step-by-step guidance on every aspect of launching and managing a successful business.

What You'll Get:

• 46 In-Depth Video Lessons: We cover everything you need to know, from initial concept to ongoing operations.
• Entity Formation: Master the legal structures – sole proprietorships, LLCs, and S-Corps – with clear, actionable walkthroughs.
• Financial Management: Learn how to bank and pay yourself effectively. Discover my top tax strategies to maximize your savings.
• Custom Legal Documents: Receive form-fillable legal documents – including an operating agreement – tailored to your business needs.
• Industry Connections: Access a network of top professionals – including valuable contacts, emails, and names.
• Tax Savings Secrets: Unlock tax savings tips and strategies you can implement immediately.
• S-Corp Setup: Learn how to set up your company as an S-Corp for potential tax advantages.
• Legal Foundations: Understand everything you need to form a company – whether it's an LLC, sole proprietorship, or partnership – the legal way.

Tired of Confusion?

I've spoken with hundreds of business owners and understand the challenges you face. This course removes the fear and provides the knowledge you've been missing – everything you wished you learned in school!

Course Curriculum:

• Foundations:
  • Understanding the Difference: Employees vs. Business – Key distinctions.
  • The Cashflow Quadrant: A framework for financial clarity.
  • Developing a Business Plan: Building a thorough business plan and a quick business plan for different needs.
  • Calculating Startup Costs: Accurately estimate your initial investment.
  • Securing Capital: Explore options for getting money to start your business.
  • Choosing a Business Name: Do's and don'ts and ensuring name availability.
• Business Structure & Legalities:
  • Business Entities: Choosing the right entity for your business.
  • Tax Status: Selecting the best tax status for optimal savings.
  • LLC Overview: What is an LLC and how does it function?
  • Forming Your LLC: A step-by-step guide to forming your LLC and completing the paperwork.
  • EIN Application: Getting your EIN – a detailed application walkthrough.
  • LLC Formation with Companies: Streamlining the LLC formation process.
  • Operating Agreements: How to fill out your operating agreement – a complete walkthrough.
  • DBA (Doing Business As): Understanding DBAs – when, how, and cost.
  • Business Bank Accounts: An overview of business bank accounts.
  • Banking Options: Banking with local credit unions and Chase, plus online banking with Bluevine.
  • Business Credit Cards: Safely using business credit cards and choosing the right one.
  • Building Business Credit: How to build business credit – essential knowledge.
  • Local Permits & Licenses: A full walkthrough of local permits and business licenses.
  • Legal Agreements & Attorneys: A comprehensive document dump of essential legal agreements.
  • Business Insurance: Everything you need to know about business insurance.
• Financial Management & Taxes:
  • Bookkeeping Basics: An overview of bookkeeping and accounting software.
  • QuickBooks & Accounting Software: Choosing and using the right tools.
  • Bookkeeper Responsibilities: What your bookkeeper should be doing each month.
  • Hiring a Bookkeeper: Finding the right bookkeeping support.
  • Understanding Taxes: How taxes work – insights from Tom Wheelwright.
  • Tax Brackets: Understanding how tax brackets work.
  • S-Corp Benefits: Why you want to become an S-Corp.
  • Maximizing Deductions: Maximizing your deductions to save money.
  • Receipt Recording: How to record receipts and save money.