Private Enterprise Development

2.1 LLC / S-Corp Formation & EIN Setup — $500

Pre-engagement

1. Payment, client identification, selection of business name(s) and jurisdiction(s).

Steps

1. Name availability search at Secretary of State.

2. Prepare Articles of Organization/Incorporation and submit filing.

3. Draft Operating Agreement or Corporate Bylaws, issue membership/shares documentation.

4. Obtain EIN from IRS; issue initial resolutions and minutes.

5. Prepare starter compliance calendar (annual reports, franchise taxes).

6. Assist with business bank account opening (provide required resolutions and EIN letter).

Deliverables

• Filed formation documents, Operating Agreement/Bylaws, EIN, initial minutes, and compliance calendar.

Timeline

• 1–10 business days (state processing dependent).

Client responsibilities

• Provide ID, approve documents, sign where required, fund initial bank accounts.

Success metrics

• Entity active, bank account verified, operational policies in place.

Steps

1. Draft PMA Charter and Membership Agreement specifying private nature, membership requirements, and codes of conduct.

2. Establish bylaws, member admission procedures, fee schedule, and dispute resolution.

3. Register EIN and set up membership administration system (CRM + ledger).

4. Create confidential member onboarding, nonpublic service delivery outlines (to clarify private operation vs public commerce).

5. Train administrators on member confidentiality, recordkeeping, and legal boundaries.

Deliverables

• PMA charter, membership packet, membership ledger template, SOP for member services.

Timeline

• 2–6 weeks.

Client responsibilities

• Define membership policies and funding structure; recruit first members.

Success metrics

• PMA operational with documented members and internal SOPs for private operations.

Steps

1. Conduct trademark clearance search (preliminary).

2. Class selection and filing strategy (intent-to-use vs use).

3. Prepare USPTO filing and monitoring plan.

4. Advise on common law rights, domain locks, and international filing if needed.

5. Recommend ownership vehicle (personal vs trust vs company).

Deliverables

• Filing confirmation, monitoring schedule, IP ownership recommendation.

Timeline

• Filing: 1–7 days to prepare; USPTO prosecution 6–18 months.

Client responsibilities

• Provide specimen of use when required; monitor renewals and oppositions.

Success metrics

• Trademark filed; registration granted within USPTO timelines.

Steps

1. Draft Articles of Incorporation (nonprofit), bylaws, and conflict of interest policy.

2. Register with state charity officials if required.

3. Prepare and submit IRS Form 1023EZ (confirm eligibility).

4. Establish donation systems, fundraising compliance, and grant readiness.

5. Train board on fiduciary responsibilities.

Deliverables

• Incorporation packet, 1023EZ submission, donor receipting templates.

Timeline

• 2–6 weeks for formation; IRS approval varies (30–180+ days).

Client responsibilities

• Maintain board minutes, file state reports, track donations.

Success metrics

• Tax-exempt status approved; operational fundraising structure.

Steps

1. Register for D-U-N-S number and ensure business profile is complete.

2. Create consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone) across directories.

3. Open vendor net-30 accounts and ensure vendors report to business credit bureaus.

4. Sequentially apply for vendor and secured business cards (Tier 1), then Tier 2 commercial cards, and finally Tier 3 term loans/lines.

5. Monitor business credit reports and maintain strong payment history.

Deliverables

• Business credit buildout plan, vendor list, application scripts, reporting dashboard.

Timeline

• Tier 1 start: immediate; meaningful scores: 90–180 days.

Client responsibilities

• Pay vendor invoices on time, keep accurate bookkeeping, maintain separate business banking.

Success metrics

• Establish PAYDEX scores and access to vendor/term credit lines.

Steps

1. Evaluate current capital structure and partnership goals.

2. Prepare investor deck, executive summary, and financial projections.

3. Create term sheet templates and negotiation playbook.

4. Conduct mock pitch sessions and objection handling.

5. Support during partner/ investor meetings (optional attendance).

Deliverables

• Investor deck, 1-page executive summary, negotiation scripts, due diligence checklist.

Timeline

• 2–4 weeks for materials; negotiation timeline depends on counterparties.

Client responsibilities

• Provide accurate financials and accept or negotiate term recommendations.

Success metrics

• Investor interest, term sheet execution, or signed strategic partnership.