Our initial 30-minute session is designed to help us understand where you currently stand in your business journey and how BASE can best support you moving forward. Whether you are starting with a new business idea, refining an existing plan, or trying to bring more structure to a business already in motion, this session helps clarify what stage you are in and what your next steps should be. Together, we will identify your immediate needs, discuss your goals, and look at the areas that may need the most attention right now. That may include questions around planning, structure, finances, branding, readiness, or other key parts of building and growing a small business. The purpose of this session is not to overwhelm you, but to help you gain clearer direction and a better understanding of what your business needs most. From there, we begin outlining a practical foundation for the next steps so you are not left guessing about what to do next. Instead of generic advice, you leave with greater clarity, stronger direction, and a clearer path forward based on your business, your goals, and your current stage. This session is designed to help you move forward with more confidence, better focus, and the support needed to build on a stronger foundation.

Not sure where to start with grants? BASE helps small business owners identify funding opportunities that align with their goals and better understand how to approach the application process. In this session, we help you cut through the noise, focus on realistic opportunities, and strengthen your next steps with practical guidance that saves time and reduces guesswork. Ideal for: Small business owners who want help finding relevant grants and understanding how to pursue them more effectively. What this session can cover: Grant opportunities that may fit your business How to evaluate which grants are worth pursuing Common mistakes that weaken applications Practical guidance on how to approach the writing process Clear next steps for moving forward Important note: This session is for strategy, guidance, and grant matching. Full grant research, writing, and application support can be quoted separately.

A comprehensive foundational service for entrepreneurs to transform business ideas into structured, actionable plans. Includes support for entity formation, financial readiness, QuickBooks setup, and certification guidance to ensure your business starts on solid ground.

The first session is free and gives us the opportunity to gather the information needed to build a clear takeoff plan for your business. We take a focused look at where you currently stand with your business idea or business plan, identify your strengths, and clarify what makes your business stand out. Whether you are starting from scratch, refining an existing idea, or trying to organize what you already have, this session helps bring structure and direction to your next steps. From there, we guide you through key planning and structural decisions, discuss important insurance considerations, and provide bookkeeping and accounting support to help strengthen your foundation. We also help you think through the practical side of launching and growing, including readiness, organization, decision-making, and the systems your business may need to move forward effectively. The goal is to create a practical roadmap that protects your business, improves readiness, and positions you for sustainable growth. Instead of leaving you with general advice, we work to give you greater clarity, stronger direction, and a clearer sense of what needs to happen next so your business can move forward with more confidence.