The “boring” side of business that makes money
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Hey Reader, Nobody talks about this part. The hardest part of starting a business isn’t the idea. It’s the moment you realize… “Oh. There’s a whole back office side to this.” LLCs. And suddenly your cute idea feels overwhelming. Take a breath. I’ve got you. Here’s how to prepare the back office the right way: 1️⃣ Get Clear on Your Structure Before you sell anything, decide what you’re actually building. If you’re a coach, author, speaker, mentor, or consultant — most operate under an LLC for their personal brand services. Nonprofits serve a different purpose and structure entirely. Clarity first. Paperwork second. If you’re still unsure how to position what you’re building, download the Well Valley Starter Kit. It walks you through the foundational questions so you don’t build something confusing. 👉 Grab it here: STARTER KIT! 2️⃣ Set Up a Business Bank Account + Payment Processor If you plan to make money, you need somewhere for it to go. Please don’t run business income through your personal account. That’s stress waiting to happen. Most online businesses use Stripe as their payment processor. If you’re using Kit to sell digital products or send emails, Stripe connects to it and deposits directly into your business bank account. Simple. Clean. Professional. I personally use Found banking because it’s affordable and built for small business owners. It helps track expenses and simplifies tax time. If you want to check it out: When your money has a home, your business starts to feel real. 3️⃣ Create a Bookkeeping Rhythm (Hello Financial Fridays 👏) When I first started, I didn’t have extra income to justify expensive bookkeeping software. So I built my own tracking system. Every Friday, I spend 20–30 minutes reviewing: That small habit builds massive clarity. Stewardship creates confidence. I loved that tool so much I packaged it for my students inside The Biz Collective, so they don’t have to figure it out alone. If you want structure, support, and systems that bring peace instead of pressure: 👉 Learn more about The Biz Collective here: wellvalley.org/bizcollective Here’s the truth: Business isn’t hard because it’s complicated. But those boring parts? That’s where authority is built. Build the back office first. With purpose, |