New Business Startup System | JBS Mint

JBS Mint · New Business Startup System

The complete system for setting up your business right

Step-by-step guidance, 5 ready-to-use templates, and a live dashboard to track it all — everything you need to launch without the costly mistakes.

$47 · one-time · instant digital delivery

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Most businesses don't fail from a lack of effort. They fail because their systems break as the business grows.

New owners are flooded with questions — LLC or sole prop? When do I need QuickBooks? How do I actually pay myself? Get the order wrong, and small mistakes compound into expensive problems by year two. This system gives you the right order, the first time.

What's Inside

Four parts. One complete system.

01
Startup Foundations
Entity setup, EIN and banking, business name and domain, licenses and permits, payment processor setup — done in the right order.
02
Money Systems
QuickBooks setup, a starter chart of accounts, monthly bookkeeping checklist, startup expense categories, and your full first-year tax deadline calendar.
03
Owner Compensation
How to actually pay yourself based on your entity structure — draws vs. salary, S-Corp basics, and what "reasonable compensation" really means.
04
First Customers
What to track from your very first sale, plus the real difference between a contractor and an employee — and why getting it wrong is expensive.

Bonus Section

What Goes Wrong in Year One

Seven of the most common — and most expensive — mistakes new business owners make, and exactly how to avoid every one of them.

Included Templates

5 tools you'll actually use

Not just a PDF. Ready-to-use templates you can open today.

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Startup Command Center
A live Google Sheets dashboard tracking your setup progress, revenue, expenses, and deadlines — all in one place.
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Startup Expense Tracker
Pre-built categories with auto-calculating totals — ready for tax season.
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First-Year Deadline Tracker
Every federal tax deadline pre-loaded, with room to add your state's dates.
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Invoice Template
Ready to send to your first client — every required field already built in.
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Proposal Template
Set clear scope and expectations before any project begins.

Is This For You?

Built for new and early-stage owners

  • You just registered your LLC and aren't sure what comes next
  • You're freelancing or consulting and ready to make it official
  • You want to avoid the bookkeeping mess that costs thousands to clean up later
  • You want a system to follow — not just another checklist

About the author

Jason Seckman

Bookkeeper, Accountant & Fractional CFO · JBS Mint

I've spent 20+ years helping small business owners clean up their books, understand their numbers, and build the financial habits that actually stick. Everything in this system comes from real client work — the same setup process I use with new business owners every day.

Questions

Before you buy

Is this legal or tax advice?

No. This is practical, educational guidance based on common business situations. For decisions specific to your business — especially entity structure and tax elections — consult a qualified attorney or CPA.

What format are the templates?

The Startup Command Center, Expense Tracker, and Deadline Tracker are included as Excel files, with live Google Sheets links built into the guide. The Invoice and Proposal templates are Word documents.

I already started my business — is this still useful?

Yes. Most owners discover gaps even after launch. Every section works as a standalone reference, so you can jump straight to what you're missing.

How is this delivered?

Instant digital download after purchase — no waiting, no scheduling a call.

Set your business up right, from day one.

$47 · Instant download · Lifetime access to the templates

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Less than one hour of a bookkeeper's time.