week 2: BUSINESS STRUCTURE

& ENTITY BASICS

Entity 101 – What You’re Set Up As (and What It Means)

Week 2: Business Structure & Entity Basics

Get clarity on where you stand and what to focus on next

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ESSENTIAL FOUNDATION STEPS

COMPLETE THESE CORE ITEMS TO MOVE FORWARD CONFIDENTLY INTO WEEK 3

Start Here Required 60 mins


1. Watch Welcome Video
Get oriented with Week 2 and learn the essentials of business structures and entity basics to build a strong foundation of your business.
⏱️ 1 minute
2. Watch Business Entity Video Series
Learn about different business structures which one is right for your situation through our comprehensive 5-video series.
⏱️ 45 minutes
3. Complete "What Entity Am I?" Assessment
Take our interactive assessment to identify your current business structure and get personalized recommendations. Results will be emailed to you automatically.
⏱️ 10-15 minutes
4. Download & Review Entity Decoder Guide
Get your comprehensive guide that explains the difference between state formation and IRS tax elections-the most confusing part for 90% of business owners.
⏱️ 15-20 minutes

WHAT WE’LL COVER

  • Review your assessment section by section

  • Identify your personalized bootcamp roadmap

  • Check your tax entity type

  • Answer any entity questions

  • Address your most pressing concerns

  • Set realistic goals for the next 9 weeks

5. Schedule 1:1 Kickoff Call
Book your personalized guidance session to review your assessment results and create your custom roadmap.
⏱️ 5 minutes

Go Deeper & Get Extra Support

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO ACCELERATE YOUR PROGRESS AND PROVIDE PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE

Additional ResourcesOptional As needed


Assessment Guide Block
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Complete Business Structure Playbook
Your comprehensive 40+ page guide covering entity deep dives, conversion roadmaps, and exit strategy planning
Entity Comparison Chart Resource
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Entity Comparison Chart Resource
Side-by-side comparison of all entity types plus step-by-step instructions for making tax elections
Tax Calendar Integration
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Tax Filing Calendars & Deadlines
Choose the calendar that matches your business needs and filing requirements

2025 Estimated Tax Deadlines

Quarterly estimated tax payment dates for individuals and businesses

Calendar for Employers and Filing

Payroll tax deposits, W-2s, 1099s, and employer filing requirements

Disregarded Entities (Personal Tax Return) Deadlines

Single-member LLCs, sole proprietorships, and other disregarded entities

Partnership Tax Return Deadlines

Form 1065, K-1s, partnership-specific filing requirements

S Corporation Tax Return Deadlines

Form 1120S, K-1s, S-Corp-specific filing and compliance dates

C Corporation Tax Return Deadlines

Form 1120, corporate estimated taxes, C-Corp compliance requirements

Tax Deadlines & Forms Reference

Comprehensive PDF guide with all deadlines and required forms

Additional Action Items Block
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Additional Action Items
Complete essential preparation tasks before Week 3

Before Week 3 starts:

Must Do:
  • ☐ Run your S-Corp savings calculation using the examples provided
  • ☐ Download and set up your tax filing calendar with deadlines
  • ☐ Identify your biggest liability risks using the assessment
  • ☐ Mark S-Corp election deadline (March 15th) on your calendar if applicable
Should Do:
  • ☐ Schedule consultations with professionals if entity changes are needed
  • ☐ Research your state's specific LLC costs and requirements
  • ☐ Set up calendar reminders for S-Corp election deadlines
  • ☐ Review the entity comparison chart for your revenue level
  • ☐ Document your current entity's tax elections
Could Do:
  • ☐ Start organizing your business formation documents
  • ☐ Research reasonable salary ranges for your industry (for S-Corp planning)
  • ☐ Create a timeline for any needed entity formation or changes
  • ☐ Review your business insurance coverage for entity alignment
  • ☐ Explore the enhanced business entity analyzer tool

Once you complete the entity optimization above, you’ll be ready to dive into banking setup, expense tracking, and financial organization systems.

WEEK 3 PREVIEW: BANKING & EXPENSE MANAGEMENT

WEEK 3 FOCUS AREAS

✓ Setting up proper business banking (separation from personal accounts)

✓ Choosing the right expense tracking system (app vs. spreadsheets vs. software)

✓ Automating transaction categorization and bank feeds

✓ Creating monthly financial review processes

✓ Building tax-ready expense documentation systems

Ready to Move to Week 3?

Complete all required tasks above to unlock Banking, Card, and Intro to Business Expenses

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