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
Welcome to Your Pre Bureaucratic Meltdown (A.K.A. Is This Step Even Necessary?) You, dear entrepreneurial maniac are moments away from that sweet horrifying Business Plan “incorporation” button. Maybe you’ve obsessed over business name generators (bonus points if it sounds like a failed indie band) or perhaps you just want to slap “LLC” after your nickname … Read more
Congrats! You Want an LLC and Zero Plan. What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Welcome, highly caffeinated hustler, to the thrilling, paperwork-filled rollercoaster that is forming an LLC in the U.S. of A.! Maybe you had a great “business plan” (aka a Tipsy Taco Night brainstorm) or maybe you just want to protect your last $32 … Read more
Welcome to “Fifty Shades of Business Plan” Pick Your Fighter! Gather round, startup warriors, TikTok side hustlers and latte fueled visionaries! You are about to embark on a tour of the most arbitrarily baffling landscape in the entrepreneurial universe: business plan requirements by state. Shocking news business plan rules in the USA are like Starbucks menu hacks: … Read more
Introduction: Is Your “Business” Real or Just a Hobby That Pays for Lattes? If you’ve ever thought about starting a business, you’ve probably wasted an emotionally confusing amount of time Googling “Do I need an EIN?” while mainlining cold brew out of self respect. Maybe you’ve even bravely drafted a “business plan” or you just … Read more