You don't need another motivational video. You need to know exactly what to do first, what to file, what it costs, and what to skip.
The Ultimate Business Starter Library is the resource I wish I'd had when I started my first business in 1991. Over 200 pages across 47 practical guides that walk you through the entire journey:
✅ Choosing the right structure — LLC vs. sole proprietorship, explained in plain English
✅ Registering with your state, getting your EIN and DUNS number (free — never pay a third party)
✅ Writing your business plan and business bio
✅ Setting up business banking and finances the right way
✅ Making the leap from corporate employee to entrepreneur
✅ Finding mentors, avoiding predatory "gurus" and sales traps
✅ The best AI tools to run your business like a team of ten
✅ Where and how to sell — platforms, pricing, and first customers
Who this is for: aspiring entrepreneurs, side-hustlers ready to make it official, corporate professionals planning their exit, and anyone who's been sitting on a business idea waiting for a sign. This is the sign.
Who I am: I'm Bonita Payton — CEO of Bonita Payton Consulting & Professional Services, LLC, five-time published Amazon author (including a #1 bestseller), and a 41-year Fortune 500 IT executive (NBCUniversal, ExxonMobil, IBM). I've started businesses in word processing, marketing, entertainment, publishing, and consulting. Everything I've learned starting mine is in here so you can start yours.
Founding launch price — $37 (goes to $67 after the first 50 buyers).