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Want to start a business?

Don’t know where and how to begin?

We do. Start here.

Client Value

Exploring Startup?

$395

The hardest part of starting a business? Getting started. We de-mystify the startup process, identify the unknowns, and teach you the critical first steps. This “gut-check” package is perfect for people now considering entrepreneurship.

Details

Flat Fee Package:

  • Free consultation.
  • The most important question.
  • A startup “gut-check.”
  • Essential pre-launch actions.
  • Essential startup traits & skills.
  • Toughest startup things.
  • Why business plans still matter.
  • Essential business plan components.
  • The plan writing process.
  • Essential 20 first steps.
  • Organizing your business 101.
  • Naming your business 101.
  • Financing your business methods.
  • The startup path and process.
  • Essential startup marketing.
  • Essential startup sales.
  • Essential daily actions.
  • Beating the startup odds.
  • Essential entrepreneur resources.
Your Benefits?
  • More confidence.
  • Less uncertainty.
  • Less fear.

    Essential Startup 

    $795

    I’m planning on forming my own LLC or S Corporation. But this is my first startup. And I need proven, experienced expertise. To help me do it right the first time. And beat the startup failure odds.
    Details
    • Free consultation.
    • The three key, pre-startup to-do’s.
    • Why your Business Plan Matters
    • Mandatory section-by-section detail requirements, explanations.
    • Financials template.
    • Determining your startup costs, revenues and assumptions.
    • The speedy, plan writing process.
    • Translating your business plan into a banker and investor-friendly presentation.
    • The 20 critical first steps. 
    • Helpful entrepreneur traits & skills.
    • Your start-up pathway.
    • Protecting your intellectual property.
    • State/Federal Business registration and tax id requirements.
    • Licensing your new business.
    • Financing your business methods. 
    • Insuring your new business.
    • Small business survival guide.
    • The IRS & your business.
    • 25 start-up steps to success process.
    • Months 1-3 next steps, process mapping.
    • Months 3-12 next steps, process mapping.
    • Years 1-3 next steps, process mapping and timetable.
    • Essential startup marketing consulting.
    • Business image requirements. 
    • Essential startup sales consulting.
    • Why service agreements and contracts matter.
    • Social media mapping.
    • Helpful small business owner resources.
    • Avoiding comon startup landmines.
    • First Year Survival Tips.
    • Long Term Survival Tips.

    Premium Business Formations

    $895

    Need to formally organize a Minnesota S Corp or LLC? Want to spend your valuable time navigating the confusing regulatory, government paperwork maze?

    Don’t. The Courage Group will accurately complete, and process the mandatory business registrations and government tax id’s for you.

    Plus, you get experienced startup consulting with our premium startup package. 

    Premium Formation Package Details
    •  Free Consultation 
    • Start-up Gut-Check
    • Three Key, Pre-Start-up To-Do’s
    • Business Name Development
    • Conduct The Mandatory State/Federal/Domain Searches
    • Process/File/Obtain/Articles of Incorporation/Organization Within 24 Hours
    • Process/File/Obtain/IRS-Federal Tax ID Number (FEIN) Within 24 Hours
    • Prepare/Process IRS Form 2553 (Elect S Corporation)
    • The IRS & Your Small Business Requirements
    • Prepare/Process/State of Minnesota/Business Tax ID Registration
    • MN Department of Human Services/New-Hire Reporting/Process
    • MN Unemployment Insurance/New Employer Registration/Process
    • MN Business License Requirement Check
    • Local Business License Requirement Check
    • Corporate Forms Kit/How to Operate Your S/C Corp
    • LLC Forms Kit/How to Operate Your LLC (limited Liability Company)
    • Starting a Business in Minnesota Resource Guide
    • The 20 Critical First Steps 
    • Essential Entrepreneur Traits & Skills
    • Why Business Plans Still Matter
    • Business Plan Development
    • Understanding and Protecting Your Intellectual Property
    • Small Business Survival Guide
    • The Big Picture Start-up Path
    • Financing Your Business Methods
    • Banker/Investor-friendly Business Plan Outline/Template
    • Small Business Insurance Needs
    • Raising Angel or Venture Capital/Your Key Needs
    • The 25, key start-up steps to success
    • The Months 1-3 Next Steps/Process Mapping
    • The Months 3-12 Next Steps/Process Mapping
    • The Years 1-3 Next Steps/Process Mapping/Timetable Review 
    • Essential Business Image Requirements
    • Essential Start-up Marketing (How to find customers/clients)
    • Building Your 30-90 day Marketing/Action Plan
    • Why Getting Free Publicity Matters
    • The Key Pre-Publicity Needs
    • Developing Your Media Publicity Campaign
    • How to “e-pitch” Media Segment/Story Ideas
    • Proven, Media Talking Points
    • Proven, How to “e-pitch” For Speaking Opportunities
    • Proven, How to “e-pitch” For Strategic Alliance opportunities
    • Essential Start-up Sales (How to Find customers/clients)
    • Essential Sales Kit Components
    • Why Client/Customer Service Agreements Matter
    • Developing Your Social Media Strategy
    • Key & Useful Entrepreneur/Small Business Resources
    • Avoiding The Common Start-up Landmines
    • Surviving Your First Year in Business To-Do’s
    • And more! For $899 Flat fee
    • Includes government filing fee and expedite fees
    Economy Formation Package Details
    • Free Consultation
    • A Start-up Gut-Check
    • The Three Key, Pre-Start-up To-Do’s
    • Business Name Development
    • Conduct The Mandatory State Federal/State/Domain Name Availabiity Searches
    • Process/File/Obtain/Articles of Incorporation/Organization Within 24 Hours
    • Process/File/Obtain/IRS-Federal Tax ID Number (FEIN) Within 24 Hours
    • Prepare/Process IRS Form 2553 (Elect S Corporation)
    • The IRS & Small Business Requirements
    • Prepare/Process/State of Minnesota/Business Tax ID Registration
    • MN Department of Human Services/New-Hire Reporting/Process
    • MN Unemployment Insurance/New Employer Registration/Process
    • MN Business License Requirement Check
    • Local Business License Requirement Check
    • Corporate Forms Kit/How to Operate Your S/C Corp or
    • LLC Forms Kit/How to Operate Your LLC (Limited Liability Company)
    • Starting a Business in Minnesota Resource Guide
    • Surviving Your First Year in Business
    • Includes government filing and expedite fees!
    • $599 flat fee
    HEADQUARTERS ADDRESS

    6844 5th Ave So.
    Richfield, MN 55423
    USA

    (612)-388-0549