So, you want money. Not, like, “buy an overpriced latte” money real, grown-up, wire-transfer cash that lands you somewhere between “not broke” and “LinkedIn influencer.” Congratulations! You’re one business plan, many sleepless nights, and a possibly questionable slide deck away from pitching to investors who’ve seen it all: hype, hope, and horror stories disguised as … Read more
Congratulations, future founder! You’re about to enter the thrilling, soul-scorching world of venture capital—where dreams go to scale (and sometimes, to die dramatically in a We Work lobby). You’ve binge-watched enough “Shark Tank” to know the look VCs give when someone’s making up numbers, and yet, here you are. It’s time to create a Business … Read more
Welcome to the American Dream, 2025 edition: where you need a Business Plan longer than the Terms of Service you definitely didn’t read, just to beg a bank for money you’ll almost immediately spend on inventory, rent, and—let’s be honest—several “I’m a Founder” lattes. Yes, you’ve officially reached the “please approve my loan” stage of … Read more
Congratulations! You’ve hit peak adulthood: Googling “SBA-approved business plan,” crushed by existential dread, and clutching a cold brew you can’t afford. Forget “following your dreams”—the Small Business Administration (SBA) demands paperwork, structure, and a grown-up font. If you want an SBA loan (or just a fleeting sense of legitimacy), you’ll need to master the infamous … Read more
We live in chaotic times—your side hustle is already “in its flop era,” the only thing rising faster than your rent is your iced coffee budget, and yet here you are, determined to woo investors. Yes, actual humans with checkbooks. Now, the internet says you “need a business plan for investors,” but nobody tells you … Read more
Welcome, entrepreneurial overachiever, procrastinator, or poor soul trapped at a coworking desk next to a guy who says “synergy” unironically. You Googled “How long should a business plan be?”—maybe right after reading approximately 58 different answers, none of which made sense and one of which involved “manifesting” the perfect length. Pull up that second (or … Read more
So, you’ve decided to ditch the 9 to 5 grind and embrace the wild, unpredictable life of a freelancer. Congratulations! You’re now part of the elite club of people who work in their pajamas and call it “business casual.” But before you start dreaming of your future yacht (or at least a solid Wi-Fi connection), … Read more
So, you’ve decided to dive headfirst into the wild world of entrepreneurship. Congratulations! You’ve officially joined the ranks of the caffeine fueled, sleep deprived and slightly unhinged. But wait before you start dreaming of your empire, there’s a burning question that’s probably keeping you up at night (besides your crippling student loans): Does the IRS … Read more
Are You a Real Business or Just Good at Photoshop? The Bank Needs Proof So you’ve taken the plunge. After a wild night of caffeine, existential dread and six half baked LLC names, you’ve emerged with a mission OPEN A BUSINESS ACCOUNT. Congratulations, you’re almost legit! Except for one minor hiccup your bank requires a business … Read more
Welcome to Compliance: Where Your Dreams Meet Government Regs Ah, 2025. The year remote work became “mandatory hybrid” and Starbucks Venti went up to $14 yet somehow business plan compliance became the new escape room nobody asked for. You wanted to run a start up, not moonlight as a certified box checker for Big Brother. But here … Read more