2026 UPDATED EDITION
If you're not sure your business is set up correctly...it probably isn't.
Here's how to fix it.
The Real Company
Checklist
$37
One-time payment. Yours forever.
Instant digital access after checkout.
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"I had been running my business for two years and thought I had everything set up. This checklist showed me so much! I was literally in tears thinking I was going to quit my business, but this helped me so much!!! TYSM!”
- Shaunda C., Business Architect
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"The information in The Real Company Checklist matters so much. I wasted a ton of time NOT doing the operational work first. I wish I knew this information from day 1, but so happy I have it now. It really helped!”
- Lauren T., Career Coach
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"Shelley has an incredible way of breaking down a complex process like starting a business. TBH, I was feeling completely overwhelmed and was nervous to purchase The Real Company Checklist...best decision ever!”
- Liz R., Marketing Consultant
MEET SHELLEY
I spent two decades building operations and client success systems for global corporations before bringing that same expertise to creators and entrepreneurs.
I've seen firsthand what happens when brilliant women build on an unstable foundation. The stress, the gaps, the costly mistakes that were completely avoidable.
The Real Company Checklist is what I wish every woman had from day one. Not motivation. Not mindset work. Just the exact steps, in the right order, so your business is built to last.
Shelley, Founder of Align Method™
WHAT'S INSIDE
Every step, in the right order.
01 Choose Your Business Name
02 Register Your LLC
03 Business Address & Number
04 Get Your EIN
05 Business Licenses
06 Business Bank Account
07 Accounting System
08 Digital Real Estate
09 Business Insurance
10 Contracts & Legal Docs
11 Payment Systems
12 Tax Obligations
13 Website Policies & Disclaimers
14 Operating Agreement NEW
Est. total $270–$4,520
This is the estimated cost to complete all 14 steps (the checklist itself is only $37).
Know what to DIY and what to hire out. Most people overpay because they don't know the difference.
Nothing is left vague. You always know exactly what to do next.
THE OUTCOME
When this is done, you move differently.
Clarity
You know what you've set up, why it matters, and what comes next. No more guessing.
Confidence
Your business is set up correctly. Your assets are protected. Your foundation is solid.
Protection
Your LLC, contracts, compliance, and insurance are in place. Future you is protected.
QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No. This checklist provides education, structure, and a clear order of operations. It does not replace an attorney or CPA, but it tells you exactly what to do and when to seek professional support.
Do I need this if I already started my business?
Yes. Many people use this as an audit to find gaps and fix issues before they scale. You may have missed steps you didn't even know existed.
What's new in the 2026 edition?
The Operating Agreement. A critical step that most business setup guides omit.
How long does it take to complete?
Many people make major progress in one focused session, then complete the remaining steps as documents and approvals come through over the following days.
How do I access The Real Company Checklist?
You receive instant digital access immediately after checkout. No waiting. No shipping.
Build the company now.
So future you is protected.
Clarity. Structure. A foundation you can trust. One purchase, yours forever.
