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If you plan to start a business, it’s important to first understand your motivation, skills and goals including,

Where do you excel?

What are your critical knowledge gaps?

What type of founder do you want to be?

What is YOUR motivation for starting your business?

Download our free ebook to see if you are ready to start your own business.

Do You See Yourself In Any of

These Situations?

She has a business idea and is eager to launch her own business in the US but isn't sure how to start.

What are the legal implications of starting a business?

Are there business customs she needs to know?

Does she need a special visa?

Khadija is a recent immigrant to the US and wants to launch her own business

Clara has worked at the same company for 15 years and is ready for a change

Are you a Khadija?

She has been successful but now the promotions have stopped.

She feels stuck in her job but isn’t sure she is ready to start her own company.

Does she have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?

How does she find a good business idea?

Are you a Clara?

He is excited to make money from his hobby but he is also a little scared.

And he has lots of questions.

Is there a market for his product?

How does he set up his business?

How does he fund his business?

He doesn't know how to find a comparable job in responsibility and pay.

But he isn’t ready just yet to step back and relax.

He has always wanted to start his own business. Is this the time to realize his dream?

An Employee Feeling Stuck in Your Career?

A US Immigrant Who Wants to Start a Business?

Facing Retirement and Not Sure What to Do Next?

Ready to Start A Business but Have Questions?

Kai's company is reorganizing and at age 60 he has the opportunity to retire

Christof has a hobby he loves and wants to turn it into a profitable business

Are you a Kai?

Are you a Christof?

No matter your story, we have the community and support you need to start your own business

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How Do I Know if I

Have a Good

Business idea?

What Type of

Company Should

I Form?

How Do I Know if I

am Ready to be an

Entrepreneur?

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How Do I Start a

Business as an

Immigrant?

What is an

S Corp?

Got questions?

We have answers! Launched in 2017, Stage2Startups’ mission is to empower individuals to transform their work and life experiences into successful businesses. As a member of our community, you'll connect with like-minded individuals and mentors who understand your journey and can offer valuable insights. Our educational sessions equip you with the knowledge you need while our networking opportunities open doors for collaboration and growth. Turn your business idea into reality today.

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The Legal Side to Starting a Business for Beginners

How to Choose Between an LLC and Corporation, Set Up Agreements with Partners and Contractors, and Protect Your Personal Assets and Intellectual Property.

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