FeaturedBusiness
Starting an LLC in the United States
Entity choice, registration, and the compliance calendar
Marcus Hale2 min read
Read the guideTopic hub
Business & Entrepreneurship
Starting and running a company in the United States: entity types, registration, licenses, taxes, hiring, and the systems that keep a small business compliant.
Editor’s lead
Start here
Build something in America
Guides
More in Business
Every guide is reviewed, sourced, and dated so you always know how current it is.
Business
Hiring Your First Employee in the United States
Employment brings obligations that contracting does not. Getting classification and payroll right from the first hire avoids expensive corrections.
Marcus Hale2 min read
Business
Small Business Taxes: The Basics
American small business taxation is pay-as-you-go. Understanding quarterly estimates and deductible expenses prevents unpleasant April surprises.
Marcus Hale2 min read
Learning paths
Follow a structured journey
Sequenced lessons that take you from first question to confident decision.
Intermediate
Starting a Business
Entity choice, registration, tax obligations, and the practicalities of your first hire.
4 lessons55 minBusiness
Practical help
Tools and downloads
Calculators, checklists, and templates that turn reading into action.
Planned
Business Startup Checklist
Generate an ordered launch checklist for a new American business, from entity choice through licensing and insurance.
Planned
Business Expense Calculator
Model the first twelve months of business costs: formation, software, insurance, payroll, and taxes.
PDF
Business Template
Business Startup Checklist
Entity choice, EIN, licences, banking, bookkeeping, and insurance — sequenced in the order you need them.
10 pages14 minv2.2
Updated June 11, 2026
DOCX
Business Template
Small Business Hiring Pack
Offer letter outline, onboarding checklist, and payroll setup steps for a first American employee.
9 pages12 minv1.3
Updated March 30, 2026
Resource library
Business resources
Checklist
Business Startup Checklist
Entity choice, EIN, licenses, bank account, bookkeeping, and insurance — sequenced in the order you need them.
34 steps · PrintableOpen
Template
Small Business Hiring Pack
Offer letter outline, onboarding checklist, and payroll setup steps for a first American employee.
3 templatesOpen
Keep exploring