Week 15

On January 2, 2019, I filed with the state of Kentucky to become an LLC.

I’m not sure if I want to throw up, cry, pop a bottle of champagne, or hide under my bed.

I’m a business owner. I own my own company.

Talk about starting the new year off right.

Since I didn’t really know where to start, I didn’t want to pay for an attorney, and I wanted to make sure everything was done and done properly, I went through Incfile.com. Incfile helps you set up an LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp or other business through what I found to be an easy, quick process. They verify your business name availability, prepare and file the articles for your state, give you one-year free of a registered agent, provide free business tax consultation, and more. (They offer three tiers for you to choose from – each tier up provides more freebies like business contracts, emboss stamps, incorporation paperwork and more. I opted for the middle-of-the-road Gold Package.

I was able to complete all of the information, pay for and file for my LLC in less than 10 minutes. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I’ll be filed and state official in seven days.

Last week I designed business cards and a brochure. This week I reached out to some graphic designer friends to design a logo. Once the filing process is complete, I’ll be able to print everything and move forward with contacting clients on my own.

Don’t get me wrong – I still have a lot to learn. And even more to do. But one step at a time.

I’m a business owner – Callahan Communication LLC.