Spring Renewal: Fresh Business Insights for the New Season 🌿

Welcome to the Conscious Consults newsletter, dedicated to enriching and connecting small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

View this email in your browser April 2024 Dear Colleagues, Clients, and Friends, Welcome to the Conscious Consults newsletter, dedicated to enriching and connecting small businesses and nonprofit organizations. My consulting work is off to a bustling start this year. With a notable increase in startup clients, I’ve been reflecting on the seasonality of small business launches. Although startups occur year-round, studies suggest a surge in the first quarter, fueled by intentions for the new year. Recent research also highlights a remarkable uptick in new business ventures post-pandemic, with nearly 20% of adults in the US founding a small business since 2020! With such momentum in the small business landscape, I'm excited to share the following in this inaugural newsletter: Start-Up Business Checklist: Check out a resource of essential steps and tips for new LLC business owners embarking on their entrepreneurial journey. Nonprofit Services: Learn about an exciting expansion of Conscious Consults’s services for nonprofits, as I bring on a partner to better serve startup nonprofits, as well as established organizations in moments of challenge or change. Introducing New Resources: Get your password to access free resources for small business owners and nonprofit organizations, exclusive to friends of Conscious Consults. Client Promo Code: Use this promo code and book with a locally-owned small business for the perfect Blue Ridge Mountain getaway this spring. I hope you find value in these occasional newsletters, and that you’ll respond with comments, questions, or ideas for topics you'd like me to cover. A goal that I have for this year is to broaden the Conscious Consults community. So please feel free to forward this to others who might benefit from the content. I’m grateful for your support of my small business. Best regards, Kate Zuckerman Conscious Consults Spring is a Time for New Horizons I’m thrilled to share that I'm teaming up with a friend and mentor, Gordon Walker, to take Conscious Consults to new heights!   We're launching into the realm of nonprofit consulting, focusing on nurturing budding startups and guiding organizations through seasons of challenge or change. New offerings include Startup Support, Strategic Planning, Interim Leadership, Capacity Audits, Nonprofit Mergers & Acquisitions, Mentorships, and Board and Staff Retreats. To find out more, visit our website. Know a nonprofit ready to elevate its mission? Send them our way!   Introducing the Client Resources Page! At Conscious Consults, we're committed to empowering small businesses and nonprofit organizations. That's why I’m excited to announce the launch of a new password-protected Client Resources page on our website, designed exclusively for valued friends, clients, and colleagues like you! Password: @Resources2024! What can you expect to find on the Client Resources page? Here's a sneak peek: Basic Business Planning Checklist: Got a great idea for a new business? Before you incorporate, take these key steps to ensure you’re ready for start-up. Start-Up Checklist for Virginia LLC: A step-by-step guide on the path to launching a new business. While this is designed for LLC’s incorporating in the state of Virginia, much of it applies no matter the location or organization type. BOIR Filing Guide: Did you know that most existing and start-up businesses are now required to file information on their ownership with the federal government? Download this step-by-step guide and complete your required filing today. OSHA 101: Do you have employees? You need to know about OSHA. If you’re not sure how it applies to your business of 10 people or less, this resource is for you. Closing a Sole Proprietorship: Time to close down your sole proprietorship, or change it to an LLC? Use this guide to cover all your bases. Thank you for being part of the Conscious Consults community. Here's to your continued success! Client Promo: Love Ridge Nestled in the mountains of beautiful Nelson County just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Love Ridge offers campsites and cabins perfect for a restful vacation or a weekend of outdoor adventure. Book here for 10% off spring and summer stays (some dates excluded). Spring is for Startups! There are many steps to launching a new business, and a sense of overwhelm can keep a great idea from getting off the ground. Demystify the process and organize yourself  for success with Conscious Consults’s Startup Checklist for Virginia LLC’s.  Found on the new Resources webpage (see password above), this list is meant to walk DIY’ers through the process in a straightforward, cost-effective manner. And if you’d like a consultant for increased confidence or strategic insights along the way, I hope you’ll get in touch. 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