Tiers 1–9 optimize a business that already exists. <strong>This one brings it into existence.</strong> If you have an idea but no entity, no name, no bank account, no foundation — this is the ignition sequence. We take it from zero to a legitimate, operating business, one stage at a time. Do the whole sequence, or pick the single stage you're stuck on.
- **Zero to operating** — You bring the idea; you leave with a named, registered, bankable business that's ready to take its first dollar.
- **No step skipped** — Name, entity, tax ID, banking, licensing — done in the right order so nothing comes back to bite you later.
- **Built to upgrade** — Set up clean from day one so it can climb straight into Tiers 1–9 when you're ready to automate.
- **Pick your entry point** — Already have an LLC but need the rest? Start at any stage. Pay only for the engines you need lit.
| 10a · Business Name | Find a strong, available name — scored on strategy, not randomness. Try the free generator → | Free – $300 |
| 10b · LLC / Entity Formation | "The LLC Engine" — file your entity in the right state with the right structure | $500 – $1.5K |
| 10c · EIN & Tax Setup | Federal EIN, tax classification, and the basics so you're square with the IRS | $250 – $600 |
| 10d · Business Banking | Open a proper business account and separate your finances cleanly from day one | $150 – $400 |
| 10e · Licenses & Permits | Identify and file the licenses and permits your specific business actually needs | $300 – $900 |
| 10f · Domain & Email | Lock your domain and set up professional email that lands in inboxes | $150 – $500 |
| 10g · Brand Foundation | Logo, colors, and type — a clean visual identity to launch behind | $500 – $2K |
| 10h · Bookkeeping Setup | Stand up bookkeeping so your numbers are clean before the first transaction | $400 – $1.2K |
| 10i · First Website | A simple, credible site so customers can find and trust you on day one | $1K – $4K |
**I only need one piece, not the whole thing — is that ok?**
Absolutely. Each stage below is sold à la carte. Start your business name with the free generator, or jump straight to LLC formation.
**Do you replace my accountant or lawyer?**
No — I handle the setup and wiring so it's done right and fast. For complex legal or tax structuring, I'll tell you when it's worth looping in a professional.
**What's the fastest path to 'open for business'?**
Name → entity → EIN → bank account. Those four get you operating. Everything else strengthens the foundation around them.
*Run the full ignition sequence as a package, or buy any single stage à la carte. Stage 10a starts free with the business name generator.*