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12 things you must do before opening your doors — structure, registration, banking, and more.
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Structure
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Planning
First Year
Business Ideas
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Structure
6 min
🔥 Most read

LLC vs S-Corp vs sole proprietor: which structure is right for you?

For most small businesses starting out, LLC is the right move — simple, flexible, protects your personal assets. S-Corp makes sense once you’re netting $40k+ and want to reduce self-employment tax.

March 2026

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Business Ideas
7 min

How to start a business with no money in 2026

Service businesses, dropshipping, freelancing, and digital products all require near-zero capital. The real cost is time, not money. Here’s the realistic path to $0 startup.
March 2026
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Registration
4 min

Do you need a business license? Here's the real answer

It depends on your state, city, and industry. Most businesses need at least a general business license plus any industry-specific permits. Here’s how to find exactly what you need in under 10 minutes.
March 2026
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Registration
3 min

How to get your EIN from the IRS — step by step

Bring your EIN, articles of incorporation, and ID. Never mix personal and business funds — ever. Chase, Bank of America, and Bluevine are the top three picks for small business banking in 2026.
March 2026
Read now →
First Year
5 min

How to open a business bank account: what banks won't tell you

Bring your EIN, articles of incorporation, and ID. Never mix personal and business funds — ever. Chase, Bank of America, and Bluevine are the top three picks for small business banking in 2026.
March 2026
Read now →
Business Ideas
7 min

The 10 best businesses to start with under $10,000

Cleaning, landscaping, pressure washing, mobile detailing, bookkeeping, social media management, tutoring. All proven, all scalable, all under $10k to launch. Ranked by profit margin and scalability.
March 2026
Read now →
Structure
6 min

How to build business credit from zero

Get a business credit card the day you open. Use it for everything. Pay it in full monthly. Apply for a Net 30 vendor account with Uline or Grainger. Your business credit score starts building immediately.
March 2026
Read now →
Planning
4 min

What is a business plan and do you really need one?

If you’re applying for an SBA loan — yes, you need one. If you’re just starting a small service business — a one-pager is enough. Here’s exactly how much plan you actually need for your situation.
March 2026
Read now →
Business Ideas
6 min

How to start a cleaning business from scratch in 2026

$500-2,000 to start. First clients from Nextdoor and Facebook groups. Scale with employees once you have 10+ recurring clients. One of the most reliable low-capital businesses you can start today.
March 2026
Read now →
Business Ideas
8 min

How to start an online business: 7 models that work right now

Freelancing, digital products, dropshipping, affiliate sites, online courses, SaaS, and agency models. Ranked by startup cost, time to revenue, and ceiling. Most people start with the wrong one.
March 2026
Read now →
Showing 2 guides
Structure
6 min
🔥 Most read

LLC vs S-Corp vs sole proprietor: which structure is right for you?

For most small businesses starting out, LLC is the right move — simple, flexible, protects your personal assets. S-Corp makes sense once you’re netting $40k+ and want to reduce self-employment tax.
March 2026
Read now →
Structure
6 min

How to build business credit from zero

Get a business credit card the day you open. Use it for everything. Pay it in full monthly. Apply for a Net 30 vendor account with Uline or Grainger. Your business credit score starts building immediately.
March 2026
Read now →
Showing 2 guides
Registration
4 min

Do you need a business license? Here's the real answer

It depends on your state, city, and industry. Most businesses need at least a general business license plus any industry-specific permits. Here’s how to find exactly what you need in under 10 minutes.
March 2026
Read now →
Registration
3 min

How to get your EIN from the IRS — step by step

Bring your EIN, articles of incorporation, and ID. Never mix personal and business funds — ever. Chase, Bank of America, and Bluevine are the top three picks for small business banking in 2026.
March 2026
Read now →
Showing 1 guides
Planning
4 min

What is a business plan and do you really need one?

If you’re applying for an SBA loan — yes, you need one. If you’re just starting a small service business — a one-pager is enough. Here’s exactly how much plan you actually need for your situation.
March 2026
Read now →
Showing 1 guides
First Year
5 min

How to open a business bank account: what banks won't tell you

Bring your EIN, articles of incorporation, and ID. Never mix personal and business funds — ever. Chase, Bank of America, and Bluevine are the top three picks for small business banking in 2026.
March 2026
Read now →
Showing 4 guides
Business Ideas
7 min

How to start a business with no money in 2026

Service businesses, dropshipping, freelancing, and digital products all require near-zero capital. The real cost is time, not money. Here’s the realistic path to $0 startup.
March 2026
Read now →
Business Ideas
7 min

The 10 best businesses to start with under $10,000

Cleaning, landscaping, pressure washing, mobile detailing, bookkeeping, social media management, tutoring. All proven, all scalable, all under $10k to launch. Ranked by profit margin and scalability.
March 2026
Read now →
Business Ideas
6 min

How to start a cleaning business from scratch in 2026

$500-2,000 to start. First clients from Nextdoor and Facebook groups. Scale with employees once you have 10+ recurring clients. One of the most reliable low-capital businesses you can start today.
March 2026
Read now →
Business Ideas
8 min

How to start an online business: 7 models that work right now

Freelancing, digital products, dropshipping, affiliate sites, online courses, SaaS, and agency models. Ranked by startup cost, time to revenue, and ceiling. Most people start with the wrong one.
March 2026
Read now →

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