The Founder's Library
Practical, evidence-based guides — the advice we'd give a friend, published free. New guides weekly.
July 14, 2026 · 8 min read
You Formed Your LLC. Now What? The 10 Steps Nobody Tells You About
The filing was the easy part. Here's the exact post-LLC sequence — EIN, bank account, bookkeeping, brand, web presence, and first customers — in dependency order.
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July 15, 2026 · 7 min read
What a Small Business Website Actually Costs in 2026 (Honest Numbers)
DIY builders, freelancers, agencies, and flat-price studios compared with real 2026 market rates — plus the questions that expose a padded quote.
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July 16, 2026 · 8 min read
AI for Small Business: The Honest Starting Point (No Hype Edition)
76% of small businesses are exploring AI; only ~18% run it in production. The gap is the how. Here's the first workflow to automate and the math that tells you if it's worth it.
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