The Founders Collective
The Founders Collective
Where new businesses begin with confidence.
The Founders Collective was created for entrepreneurs who are ready to turn ideas into reality but want guidance through the essentials. From forming your LLC or filing a DBA to building a clean, functional website you can grow with, we provide the tools that help you launch with clarity and peace of mind.
Whether you're starting your first brand or expanding your vision, we make the foundation simple, elegant, and stress-free—so you can focus on building what comes next.
What it is:
A DBA simply lets you operate under a business name that is not your legal personal name.
Example: You → “Jane Doe”
DBA → “ABC Cleaning”
Pros:
Cheapest option (usually $20–$100 depending on the county/state)
Fast approval time
Lets you open a business bank account
Good for freelancers, small side hustles, and simple businesses
Cons:
No legal protection. YOU are the business.
If someone sues the business → they sue you personally.
Your personal assets are exposed (car, home, bank account).
Your business name, officially secured and beautifully structured.
Includes:
State-level DBA name search
Name availability confirmation
Completion + filing of DBA application
Proper classification guidance
Digital copy of all submitted documents
Estimated timeline guidance
Post-filing support for next steps (banking, branding, etc.)
Ideal for: solopreneurs launching a brand under their main LLC or individuals starting a new product line. Note: This service can be done on your own and all you would do is pay the state filing fee. This service is for the entrepreneur who doesn't have the time, or just doesn't want to do it.Â
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What it is:
A legal entity separate from you. This is what protects your personal assets.
Pros:
Liability protection
More credibility
Tax flexibility (you can elect S-Corp later)
Easier to qualify for business credit
Cleaner separation of personal + biz finances
Cons:
Costs more
Requires annual reports or fees (depending on your state)
Professional structure with the polish your brand deserves.
Includes:
LLC name search + availability check
State LLC filing
Registered agent explanation & guidance
Operating agreement template
EIN application assistance
Digital corporate record folder
Guidance on bank account setup
Next-step checklist for compliance
Ideal for: new business owners ready to formalize their company and legally protect their brand. Note: This service can be done on your own and all you would do is pay the state filing fee. This service is for the entrepreneur who doesn't have the time, or just doesn't want to do it.Â
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This is great if you plan to have multiple brands:
ABC Academy
Trader Whoas
Winn Pixie
Lavish Lashes
Books By Bonnie
Genie in a Bottle
Wal-Kart, LLC
You could make Wal-Kart, LLC your umbrella — then file DBAs for each brand under the LLC. This keeps each brand separate but protected.
Comprehensive formation with every brand detail aligned from the start.
Includes:
All services included in the LLC Formation package
DBA filing for one additional business name
Clear explanation of how the LLC + DBA structure works
Brand naming guidance (optional)
Digital storage folder with all documents organized
Ideal for: entrepreneurs wanting one core company with multiple branded ventures.
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Basic Website Setup (No Ecommerce)
A basic website is a fundamental online presence, typically consisting of a few static pages (like Home, About Us, and Contact).
Function: It serves as a digital brochure or calling card for a person, business, or organization.
Key Features: It focuses on providing essential information, contact details, and a general overview of services or products.
Technology: It usually has simple, straightforward design and coding, and it does not include complex features like user accounts, shopping carts, or interactive databases.
Goal: To establish credibility and visibility online.
đź“‹What's Included?
A clean, professional online presence — built beautifully.
Includes:
Fully designed 1–5 page website
Mobile-optimized layout
Branded color palette & typography setup
Custom homepage design
About page + services/product overview
Contact form setup
Social media button integration
Domain connection support
Basic SEO setup (titles + meta descriptions)
1 round of edits
Ideal for: service providers, authors, coaches, creatives, and any business needing a simple but elegant online presence without a store.Â
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An Ecommerce Website is a specialized, feature-rich platform designed specifically to facilitate the buying and selling of goods or services directly online.
Function: It acts as a full digital storefront, allowing transactions to occur 24/7.
Key Features: It includes essential components like a shopping cart, a secure payment gateway (for processing credit cards), a product catalog/inventory system, user accounts, and sophisticated product filtering and search capabilities.
Goal: To maximize sales and efficiently manage the end-to-end customer purchasing experience, from browsing to checkout and fulfillment.
đź“‹What's Included?
An elevated digital storefront designed to convert and look stunning.
Includes:
Everything in the Basic Website Setup plus:
Online store setup
Up to 10 products added + formatted
Payment processing setup
Tax and shipping configuration
Store policy + returns page setup
Product category organization
Checkout optimization
Abandoned cart activation (if supported by platform)
1 additional revision round
Ideal for: beauty brands, product shops, authors selling signed copies, or any brand ready to sell online.
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Basic Website:
eCommerce Website: