Want to start a business but don’t know where to…well, start? You’ve come to the right place. At Incfile, we’ve helped over half a million small businesses spark ideas and ignite their entrepreneurial dreams. We can help you do the same.
But if you’re feeling buried in an avalanche of information around starting a business, don’t panic and don’t give up. It can be overwhelming, we know. But when you have the right tools and resources at your fingertips — and all in one location — we promise, the process gets a lot easier.
That’s why we’re so pleased to introduce our one-stop free Business Resources & Tools library. Here, you’ll find everything you need to come up with a brilliant business idea and turn that idea into reality.
Free Business Resources & Tools Library Features
When you’re starting your journey to business ownership, you shouldn’t have to go on an endless internet scavenger hunt to find the information you’re looking for. That’s why we’ve compiled all of our best resources and tools in one spot so you can quickly download, research and continue on your way. We’ve also added a few new bells and whistles to make it even easier, including:
Categories by Resource Type: Easy to scan categories break down the subject matter into Tools, Guides and Infographics, so you can always find what you need, when you need it.
Search Bar: Know what you’re looking for? No need to scroll through pages of information. Simply search by keyword and find a resource or tool that meets your needs.
Filtering: Find exactly what you need by filtering your search results by entity type, state or tax information. Whether you’re looking for guides on starting an LLC or need help naming your nonprofit, you’ll find it all with our advanced search capabilities.
Free Downloads: Once you find the information you need, simply download it and it’s yours to keep. Download a guide to take you through the business formation process, or find an infographic you can share with your network.
What Will I Find in the Business Resources & Tools Library?
Within each of our categories, you’ll find valuable resources to guide you on the path to owning, running and growing your own business. You might be looking for an in-depth how-to guide, a visual you can quickly share with business partners or just some inspiration for business names and ideas. It’s all right here. Here are a few examples of the helpful resources you’ll come across inside the library.
Tools
- Business Entity Quiz: Not sure if you need an LLC, S Corp or C Corp? Start here.
- Business Name Search Tool: Find out if the name you want is available in your state.
- DIY Email Course: Ready to start a business but want to do it on your own? Get this valuable course delivered straight to your inbox and launch your business dreams.
Guides
- The Complete Guide to Starting a Business: This is an end-to-end how-to on getting your new business off the ground.
- How to Create and File an LLC for Free: Is it even possible? It is! We’ll tell you how and why it’s important to the success of your business.
- Harness Your Hustle and Start Earning Extra Money: A side hustle can help you bring in an extra $1,000 a month. Here you’ll find a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
- Different Types of Corporate Structures: C Corps, S Corps, oh my! Learn about the different corporate entities and find which one might be right for your business.
- What Is the Best State to Start My LLC?: In the remote era, you don’t have to be bound by state lines. Find out which state is the right one for your business.
- What to Do After Forming Your LLC: So, you’ve launched your business. What’s next? Find out the steps you need to take after forming your LLC right here.
…and much more!
Infographics
- Search for and Choose the Best Business Name: What makes a great business name (or a terrible one)? Find out in this handy infographic.
- Being Self-Employed Is Awesome: You know it. We know it. Share it with your network and let them know why being your own boss is the best and how to make it happen.
- Get the Facts About Side Hustling: How much money can you really make with a side hustle? Who is side hustling, anyway? Find all the facts right here.
- Paying Yourself as an LLC Owner: The income you make as a small business owner depends on a lot of factors. Find them all here and understand how (and how much) to pay yourself.
…and many more!
We’re excited for you to check out the free Business Resources & Tools Library, and we hope you find great value in the information provided there, no matter where you are in your business ownership journey. Whether you’re ready to brainstorm business ideas, form a business entity or grow an existing business, you’ll have everything you need in this one-stop shop.
Best of all, though, there’s no shopping required — it’s all totally free. If the resources inspire you to take the next step toward business ownership or expansion, we hope you’ll trust Incfile for all your entity formation and business growth needs.
Wendi Williams
Wendi is a freelance writer based in Indianapolis, IN, with over a decade of experience writing for a variety of industries from healthcare to manufacturing to nonprofit. When she isn't working on solutions for her clients, she can be found spending time with her kids and husband, working in the garden or doing more writing (of the fiction variety).
