Welcome to STARTUP. A resource to create a business and market your expertise.
Many of us have “grown up” as government employees, accustomed to payroll and W-2s. Traditional employment comes with ease and convenience—no need to consider business development, billable hours or deductible expenses. That said, the leap from government to independent contractor has a LOT of upsides—most notably autonomy and income potential. No doubt there is a learning curve to master the nuts and bolts of running a business, but once established it is straightforward. Seekonk LLC was built from trial and error. STARTUP is a guide from lessons learned. However you structure your post-government career, STARTUP can help you establish and run a “portfolio business” of clients and contracts specific to your interests and expertise.
Contact us for more information on how to STARTUP.
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Step 1 - Set Up
◻ Business Location
◻ Business Name (DBA)
◻ Business Registration
◻ Business License
◻ State and Local Permit(s)
◻ Employer Identification Number (EIN)
◻ Domain Registration
◻ Web Host Platform
◻ Google Workplace
◻ Contact Management
◻ Invoice & Payment System
◻ Accounting System
◻ Business Bank Account
◻ Business Credit CardStep 2 - Brand
◻ Mission
◻ Identity
◻ WebsiteStep 3 - Scale
◻ Strategic Plan
◻ Business Development
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Setup
Guide to LLC setup and business operations.Brand
◻ Corporate Identity
◻ Domain & Workspace Set-Up
◻ Print Collateral (Cards + Letterhead)
◻ Website Template (Info + About + Contact)
◻ Digital AssetsScale
Consultation on strategy, development, and outreach. -
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