Steps to make sure your business is ready to start

At Ready Web and Go!, we want to ensure that your business is fully prepared before embarking on its journey. Here are some essential steps to take to ensure your business is ready to start:

Pick your business location

Your business location determines the taxes, zoning laws, and regulations your business will be subject to. You'll need to make a strategic decision about which state, city, and neighborhood you choose to start your business in.
  • $0 RWG, LLC service fees, based on your selection

Choose a business structure

The business structure you choose influences everything from day-to-day operations, to taxes and how much of your personal assets are at risk. You should choose a business structure that gives you the right balance of legal protections and benefits. Options: Sole proprietorship, Partnership, Limited liability company (LLC), Corporation (C corp, S corp etc), combining structures
  • $0 RWG, LLC service fees, based on your selection

Choose your business name 

You can find the right business name with creativity and market research. Once you’ve picked your name, you should protect it by registering it with the right agencies. 
  • $100 RWG, LLC service fee; covers making sure name is available within your state for registration, researching the uniqueness of the business name and the potential of success, providing at least 5 alternative efficient business names that have potential and are available. Including domain availability.
  • $0 RWG, LLC service fee if business name provided is available for state registration by RWG.

Register your business 

Register your business to make it a distinct legal entity. How and where you need to register depends on your business structure and business location. 
  • $100 RWG, LLC service fee
  • $150 RWG, LLC service fee if business name given is not available for state registration (includes discount on conducting business name research as stated above)
  • State registrations & domain fees are to be covered by you and used with debit card if given, otherwise other payment forms

Get federal and state tax ID numbers 

Your state tax ID and federal tax ID numbers — also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN) — work like a personal social security number, but for your business. They let your small business pay state and federal taxes. 
  • State filing 1st, see "Register your business" for RWG service fees.
  • $150 RWG,LLC service fee to file your business federal tax ID.
  • $250 RWG, LLC service for combined business structure Federal Tax ID filings such as S-Corp & LLC
  • $0 additional filing fees for Federal Tax ID

Apply for licenses and permits 

Most small businesses need a combination of licenses and permits from both federal and state agencies. The requirements — and fees — vary based on your business activities, location, and government rules. 
  • $100 RWG, LLC service fee
  • City License registration fees are to be covered by you and used with debit card if given, otherwise other payment forms
  • RWG, LLC does not file permits but can refer or guide you in the right direction if you are a month to month maintenance website & hosting client.

Open a business bank account 

Open a business account when you're ready to start accepting or spending money as your business. A business bank account helps you stay legally compliant and protected. It also provides benefits such as protection against personal liability, professionalism, purchasing power and establishing credit history for your business.
  • $0 RWG,LLC service fees, this is completed by you.
  • *Note: A federal tax ID & other information are or may be required by the bank in order to open a business bank account. See above for service fees RWG, LLC can assist with.

Get business insurance 

Business insurance protects you from the unexpected costs of running a business. Accidents, natural disasters, and lawsuits could run you out of business if you’re not protected with the right insurance. 
  • $0 RWG, LLC service fees, this is completed by you.
  • RWG, LLC does not offer business insurance but can refer or guide you in the right direction if you are a month to month maintenance website & hosting client.

Ready, Web & Go Pricing Packages

Ready, Web & Go (RWG, LLC) offers affordable pricing & quick turn arounds that saves you the time & hassle of figuring out such services (I'm sure you have more to focus on, as you can tell it's alot!).
  • See detail pricing within this page "steps to start a business" (remember additional filing fees may apply, below are RWG, LLC service fees).
  • Federal Tax ID & State Business Registration $250 RWG, LLC service fee
  • Combined Business Structure Federal Tax ID & State Business Registration $350 RWG, LLC service fee
  • $50 additional to package fee if business name registration is unavailable & business name research is conducted for registration options. (includes 3 alternatives)

Ready Web and Go! offers a free consultation service to help you get started on your web development journey. As a experienced business consultant in Chicago, Illinois RWG, LLC is ready to assist you in achieving your online goals. Schedule your free consultation today!