Browse Startup Guides
Explore our curated collection of startup guides, worksheets, and checklists designed for small business owners, freelancers, and gig workers who want clarity, compliance, and control from day one.
Every guide is practical, beginner-friendly, and built for real-world business use—no software or prior experience required.
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Beginner Bookkeeping Starter Kit
Track income, expenses, receipts, and reports in one simple system—even if you’re brand new.
Price: $19
Quarterly Tax Payment Planner
Plan estimated tax payments and due dates for the entire year with confidence.
Price: $19
Asset Depreciation Snapshot Worksheet
Track business assets and depreciation in one clean, CPA-ready worksheet.
Price: $19
Bookkeeping & Tracking Guides
Business Mileage Tracker
Track deductible business mileage accurately and consistently.
Price: $19
Startup Costs Deduction Log
Capture eligible startup expenses correctly from day one.
Price: $19
What Counts as a Business Expense? Worksheet
Quickly determine which expenses qualify as business deductions.
Price: $19
Tax Planning & Compliance Guides
Everyday Deduction Checklist
Identify commonly missed business deductions.
Price: $19
Business Income Classification & Proof Guide
Clarify income types and document them correctly for taxes, funding, and business records.
Price: $19
Startup Tax Essentials Checklist
Stay compliant throughout the year with a simple checklist.
Price: $19
IRS Compliance Self-Check
Spot potential compliance issues before they become costly.
Price: $19
Tax Credits Qualification Guide
Learn which business tax credits you may qualify for.
Price: $19
Home Office Deduction Calculator
Determine eligibility and estimate your home office deduction.
Price: $19
Year-End Tax Planning Checklist
Prepare clean records and avoid surprises before tax season.
Price: $19
Business Setup & Foundations
Make smart decisions early and build a strong foundation for growth.
Business Plans for Beginners
A simple, practical guide to planning your business the right way.
Price: $19
Entity Selection Decision Guide
Compare LLCs, sole proprietorships, and S-corps to choose correctly.
Price: $19
Build Business Credit with EIN Only
Learn how to separate personal and business credit properly.
Price: $29
CREDIT & GROWTH GUIDES
Business Credit Education & Comparisons
Separate fact from fiction when building real business credit.
Price: $9
Start Building Credit With Your EIN
A beginner roadmap to business credit fundamentals.
Price: $19
Compare CGA to Traditional Credit
See how Credit Growth Academy differs from banks and lenders.
Price: Free