The Business
Whether you’re exploring entrepreneurship, or ready to startup today, The Courage Group, Inc., can help.
Don’t spend endless hours searching for experienced and proven startup advisors.
What we do
We offer entrepreneurs Startup Exploration, Startup Preparation, and Startup Launch Packages.
Plus, 24-hour accurate and complete, Minnesota Incorporating or LLC Formation services.
meet neil
Company Founder, Neil F. Anderson has been helping startups since 2001. (Neil’s first client was on 9/11)
Neil is a published author, media, blog contributor, and speaker on entrepreneurship for:
- The Wall Street Journal
- Chicago Tribune
- Minneapolis StarTribune
- CNNMoney.com
- USA Today.com
- ABCNews.com
- Fortune Small Business
- Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
- JCFS Chicago
- Winthrop & Weinstine
- Chicagoland Television
- WGN RADIO Chicago
- NBC 5 Chicago
- Fox 9 News
- KARE 11 News
- LHH
- Right Management Consultants
- Celebrity Cruise Lines
- AOL.com/Small Business
- National Association of Seed and Venture Funds and Non-Profits
- The Columbus Disptach
meet Founder neil
Neil is a published author, media, blog contributor, and speaker on entrepreneurship for:
- The Wall Street Journal
- Chicago Tribune
- Minneapolis StarTribune
- CNNMoney.com
- USA Today.com
- ABCNews.com
- Fortune Small Business
- City of Chicago/Small Business Expo
- Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
- JCFS Chicago
- Winthrop & Weinstine
- Chicagoland Television
- WGN RADIO Chicago
- NBC 5 Chicago
- Fox 9 News
- KARE 11 News
- LHH
- Right Management Consultants
- Celebrity Cruise Lines
- AOL.com/Small Business
- National Association of Seed and Venture Funds and Non-Profits
- The Columbus Disptach
The Courage Group Story
Like many of his clients, Neil spent many years in the corporate world. Then one day, a new boss, adios Neil.
Then the light bulb went off. Why not start a business?
Why not control my own time, income, and destiny?
Neil did a “gut-check“ then decided to start his own business. A startup advisor business that helps people, especially boomers, and Plan B retirees, start businesses from scratch.
The Courage Group, Inc., was born with $2,400 in startup capital.
Why name the business, The Courage Group, Inc.? What’s one of the things you need to start a business from scratch? Courage.
F.A.Q
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Courage Group, Inc.,?
What services do you provide?
2. Flat fee, Startup Exploration, Startup Preparation, and Startup Launch Packages.
Does your company provide legal or financial advice?
No. We are not a legal or CPA firm. We are a Startup Consulting an Incorporating/LLC Formation Services Provider.
Does The Courage Group, Inc., form Corporations or LLC's outside Minnesota?
No.
Does The Courage Group, Inc., form Minnesota Non-Profit Corporations, Minnesota Nonprofit Limited Liability Companies or Minnesota Limited Partnerships?
No. Only for Profit, S or C Corporations and Limited Liability Companies.
Do you provide clients with startup advice?
Yes, included with our Premium LLC/Incorporating Formation Packages. Or with separate Startup Exploration, Preparation, and Essential Startup Launch Packages.
Does The Courage Group, Inc., decide for me on which entity is best for organizing my new business?
No, our clients come to us, after they have done their homework. And have decided that either an S/C corporation or LLC is the best business entity for their needs. And after conducting their own research, discussing needs with their attorney and/or CPA.
Can The Courage Group, Inc., help me, even if I am just exploring entrepreneurship now?
Yes. Contact us about our flat fee, Startup Exploration Package.
Can The Courage Group, Inc., help me come up with my new business name?
Yes. Business name development is included (no extra fee) in both our Minnesota, Premium/Essential Incorporating/LLC Formation packages. Or as separate, flat fee service.
Already formed your LLC or Corporation? Still need proven, startup advice? Does your company offer that?
Who are your key clients?
How do you charge for your services?
Our services are always flat fee prices, no hourly fees here.
Do you offer free consultations?
Always!
Is Neil available for hire for entrepreneur speaking events?
I need a business website and other corporate identity needs, does your company offer these services?
No. But here is a link to a company that does and offers great value at affordable services. “Like getting Champagne for the price of a beer.†http://www.digislate.com
I need Trademark, Patent, Copyright and other business legal services, does The Courage Group provide legal help?
No. The Courage Group is not a legal firm. Here is a law firm that we work with, and highly recommend for your trademark, patent, or copyright needs. Winthrop & Weinstine.
Why did Founder Neil name his company The Courage Group, Inc., ?
What Does Founder Neil Want For You?
- To get you prepared for entrepreneurship.
- To expedite the startup process for you.
- To avoid the common, costly startup mistakes.
- To help you beat the startup failure odds
- For you to control your own time, destiny, and income!
Testimonials
What Clients Say About The Courage Group®, INC.
“I finally decided to leave the corporate world and start my own business. After creating a high level “business plan”, I was feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out exactly where and how to start. I searched “startup advisor” not knowing if such a service existed. I was thrilled to find Neil and The Courage Group! Neil was easy to schedule and communicate with. His business experience is inspiring! I went with the Premium Package (well worth it!) and after our final meeting I felt so confident and prepared to move forward with launching my business. The resources and insight provided by Neil are invaluable for staying organized, efficient, and effective. I more than likely would have made costly errors/mistakes and wasted a lot of time had I not worked with Neil.”
ERIC ROESKE Member/Owner, MG Security Group, LLC ™.
“As you venture into entrepreneurship it’s really important to have clear, sound advice and support. Neil Anderson of The Courage Group provided this and more. Guiding me effectively through the process from naming to company registration and pro-actively bringing his wealth of knowledge to ensure I
understood critical success factors and avoided pitfalls during the start-up phase of my business.”
“Neil Anderson of The Courage Group helped set up our technology consulting company ADX Research, Inc. Neil is highly competent and dedicated. He took care of the paperwork for incorporating our company very quickly so that we could continue to focus on our core business. Additionally, he provides a lot of relevant materials and advice that is appropriate for a new business. The fixed fee structure provides excellent value. It’s been a pleasure working with Neil. We would definitely go to him for help with marketing and other related areas.”
“It was a lucky day that I got referred to Neil at The Courage Group to help me set up my business. He was patient, explained the process clearly and got it done fast, complete and very professionally. But what I got out of my contract with Neil was way above registering my company and getting all the paperwork done. He generously shared his advice, tips and experiences including a lot of great templates and thought starter points.”
“I was a restless businessman looking for direction in the presentation of my business plan for funding. Serendipitously, I came across Neil Anderson, who like a patient sage guided me through the first and the last draft of my business plan. “The Courage Group did a great job of helping me develop and write a very credible, professional and compelling business plan. With they’re personalized, one-on-one help, I was able to write my business plan much faster than I expected.” They also helped me condense my completed business plan into a persuasive and concise investor presentation. Armed with the right paperwork, I was able to successfully secure angel investor funding for my business. Now, here is an inspirational man, whose determination and knowledge of the business environment is acute beyond comprehension. His own path in business had steeled and forged an expert that is right on, on almost every issue in the consummation of a successful business. He is positive, aware of your hurdles, and is utterly proactive with that infectious enthusiasm, which you cannot help but succumb to it. For what he has accomplished, Neil Anderson is very humble, persistent and the best entrepreneurial evangelist around. He is also a brilliant PR man, who had facilitated my business’s appearance on CLTV few years back. Fortunately, the facts are with him, and he is a walking testimonial for the way he conducts himself and his business, and I am ecstatic for having him on my side!”
“Neil from The Courage Group was a big help to my partner and me when we started our business in 2006. Starting our business and where to begin was a huge unknown for us. Neil helped us start off on the right foot. After four years, we are going strong and doing well.”
“The Courage Group was instrumental in helping to get our remodeling business up and running. They were prompt, expeditiously worked through the necessary steps, saving us an unimaginable amount of time, Overall, it was a great experience working with them; any entrepreneur or aspiring new business owner would benefit greatly from The Courage Group’s services.”
“The toughest thing in starting a new business is maintaining focus on doing the productive tasks. The Courage Group helped sort out the time consuming job of incorporation quickly and easily, while I stayed focused on the bigger issues like product development, sales and marketing strategy, etc. In addition, they kept me motivated and enthused about the challenges of entrepreneurialism. The Courage Group helped me with the first steps, and they have kept me walking ever since. The Courage Group has helped us with two businesses.”
“When I decided to start my own company, I turned to The Courage Group. They took the stress, confusion, and time out of incorporating my company. I used the time saved on planning activities allowing me to begin building my company more quickly. I highly recommend The Courage Group to any new entrepreneur who need help starting and growing their new business.”