Starting a business is a lot of steps. I handle them for you.
Getting an LLC set up, registered with the state and IRS, and ready to operate takes more paperwork than most people expect. I walk through all of it with you — from the first filing to a working website — so nothing gets missed.
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I've helped friends and colleagues launch businesses from scratch — a cleaning company, a consulting practice, a trades business — and the same problems come up every time. Nobody tells you the order things need to happen. You file something, then find out you needed something else first. You get an EIN but forget about the state tax registration. You pick a business name and nobody checked whether it was taken.
I charge a flat fee to handle all of it in the right order, and hand everything off with clear documentation so you know what you have and what comes next.
Every step, in the right order
Most businesses registered in Indiana need all of these. I confirm which apply to yours before we start.
Business structure and name
We talk through whether an LLC, sole proprietorship, or something else makes sense for your situation. Then I check that your business name is available in Indiana before you get attached to it.
LLC formation with the state
I file your Articles of Organization with the Indiana Secretary of State and appoint a registered agent. You get a copy of everything that was filed.
EIN from the IRS
Your Employer Identification Number is what you'll use to open a bank account, hire employees, and file taxes. I get this from the IRS on your behalf — it's free and usually takes under 30 minutes.
Indiana state tax registration
Most businesses need to register with the Indiana Department of Revenue through the INTIME portal — for sales tax, withholding, or both. I handle the registration and explain what applies to your business.
Business bank account guidance
Keeping business money separate from personal money is one of the most important things you can do early on. I walk you through what you'll need and can help you get it set up.
Operating agreement
Indiana doesn't require one, but you should have it. It spells out how the business is run, who owns what, and what happens if things change. I provide a template tailored to your structure.
PO Box and business address
Your home address doesn't need to be on your public business filings. I help you get a PO Box or virtual mailbox set up so your registered address is something you're comfortable sharing.
Domain, email, and website
A professional email address and a basic website go a long way early on. I register your domain, set up business email, and build a clean site that tells people what you do and how to reach you.
Google Business Profile and online presence
Getting listed on Google is one of the most practical things a new local business can do. I set up your Google Business Profile and any social media accounts that make sense for your type of business.
Handoff and walkthrough
When everything is set up, we go through it together. You get a document with all your accounts, credentials, and important dates — including when your Indiana biennial report is due.
Flat fees, agreed on before work starts
No hourly surprises. Government fees and third-party costs are always billed to you directly at cost.
Pass-through costs — including the Indiana Secretary of State filing fee ($95), domain registration, hosting, and any third-party services — are billed to you directly and are not included in the prices above. A 50% deposit is due before work begins; the remainder is due at handoff.
What comes up in every first call
These aren't part of the formation checklist, but they come up in almost every discovery call. Better to think through them before the business is running than after.
Professional licensing
Indiana requires licenses for a long list of trades and professions — contractors, childcare providers, food service operators, real estate agents, and others. Some are issued by the state, some by the county or city. If your business type requires one, it needs to be in place before you open.
Zoning and home occupation permits
If you're running the business from home, your local zoning ordinance may require a home occupation permit — or may limit certain types of business activity outright. Worth checking before the business is operating, not after a neighbor files a complaint.
Business insurance
General liability is the one most new owners don't think about until something goes wrong. If you're working in clients' homes, serving food, or offering professional services, it should be in place from day one. Costs are usually lower than people expect.
Accounting software
The first year is the easiest time to build clean bookkeeping habits. QuickBooks and Wave are the two most common starting points. Getting a system in place before money starts moving is a lot easier than untangling a year's worth of transactions at tax time.
How it works
We talk
A 30 to 60 minute call or coffee to understand your business, what structure makes sense, and which services apply. In-person works too. No charge for the initial conversation.
I send you a written scope
Everything we agreed on in writing, with the total cost and a timeline. You review it, sign it, and pay a 50% deposit before anything starts.
I handle the work
Filings, registrations, website, email. I check in along the way and let you know if anything requires your attention. Most businesses are up and running in three to four weeks.
You get everything, documented
A walkthrough of what was set up, a document with all your credentials and important dates, and a working business. Balance is due at handoff.
I'm not an attorney or an accountant, and nothing I do is a substitute for legal or tax advice. What I am is someone who has done this before and knows how to get it done without missing steps. For anything that needs a lawyer or a CPA, I'll tell you.
Add-ons
These can be added to any package. Pricing is fixed and agreed on before work starts.
Legal and Formation
Custom operating agreement
Multi-member LLC or more complex ownership structures
DBA / trade name filing
File an assumed business name with your county
S-Corp election (Form 2553)
Filed with the IRS after LLC formation
Registered agent service
Coordinate a paid registered agent (~$49/yr through a provider)
Business Planning
Lean business plan
One-page canvas format, useful for getting clarity before you launch
Full business plan
10 to 15 pages with financials, useful for lenders or investors
Financial projections
3-year P&L, cash flow, and break-even analysis
Web and Digital
Additional website pages
Per page beyond the base package
Online booking or scheduling
Calendly, Acuity, or similar, integrated into your site
E-commerce setup
Product listings and payment processing
Brand and Print
Brand identity guide
Colors, fonts, logo usage, and basic guidelines — so everything you print or publish looks consistent
Logo design
Simple wordmark or icon and wordmark, delivered in print and web formats
Business card design and print coordination
Design plus ordering through a print vendor — you pay the print cost directly
Letterhead design
Print-ready letterhead template for invoices, proposals, and correspondence
Stationery package
Business cards, letterhead, and envelope design — coordinated and ordered together
Ongoing Support
Monthly retainer
Website updates, questions, and small tasks
Annual state report filing
Indiana biennial report reminder and filing
Consulting
Marketing, strategy, or operations questions, by the hour
Packages and add-ons can be mixed and matched to fit your situation. If nothing above quite fits, get in touch and we'll figure it out.
Ready to get started?
Send a message or give me a call. We'll figure out what you need and I'll put together a written scope before anything starts.
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