SECOND HUSTLE • FAQ
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Clear answers about Second Hustle, LLC formation, Business Upgrade work, fees, and what to expect.
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About Second Hustle
What does Second Hustle do?
Second Hustle helps aspiring and existing small-business owners build the foundation, presence, and systems they need to operate and grow. That can include LLC formation support, business foundation work, websites and digital presence, branding, customer intake and follow-up workflows, and practical business systems.
Do you provide legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice?
No. Second Hustle provides business and administrative support. When a question requires professional legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice, work with the appropriate qualified professional.
Do I have to know exactly what service I need?
No. Use the Free Fit Check. Tell us where your business is and what you are trying to solve so we can determine whether there is a sensible next step.
LLC Formation
What LLC formation packages do you offer?
Current Second Hustle service fees are Essential at $119, First Class at $229, and Executive at $349. Mandatory state filing fees are additional and vary by jurisdiction. Review the LLC Formation page for current package scope.
Are state filing fees included in the service fee?
No. The $119, $229, and $349 amounts are Second Hustle service fees. Mandatory government filing costs vary by jurisdiction. Select your filing jurisdiction and review the displayed total before checkout.
Does Second Hustle provide a registered agent?
We provide Registered Agent Setup Assistance. We can help you identify and set up a registered agent. Any third-party registered-agent fee is separate and paid to the provider.
Is an EIN included?
No. EIN service is not included in our current LLC packages. The IRS issues EINs directly at no charge.
How long will my LLC take to be approved?
Government processing times vary by jurisdiction and can change. We do not promise a universal approval timeframe.
Can you tell me which state is best for my LLC?
We can explain administrative filing options and help with filing, but jurisdiction choices can have legal, tax, fee, and compliance consequences. We do not present one state as universally best. Get qualified professional advice when the decision depends on legal or tax strategy.
What happens after I purchase LLC formation?
You complete the required filing intake. Second Hustle then prepares the work covered by your package. Government approval and processing remain controlled by the applicable agency.
Business Upgrade
What is the Free Fit Check?
It is the first step for an existing business that may need improvement. Tell us what feels broken, outdated, inefficient, or confusing so we can determine whether Second Hustle appears to be a fit.
What is the $197 Business Upgrade Assessment?
It is a paid assessment used to identify the real bottleneck and define an appropriate implementation scope. If you proceed with the recommended implementation within the stated proposal window, the $197 assessment fee is credited 100% toward that implementation.
How much does implementation cost?
Fixed-scope implementation starts at $749. Actual price depends on approved scope. Third-party software, subscriptions, licenses, and outside costs are separate unless a proposal specifically says otherwise.
Will you recommend a rebuild if I don't need one?
No. Business Upgrade is diagnosis-led, not feature-led. We identify the problem first and recommend the appropriate repair.
Pricing, Results & Working Together
Are there other third-party costs?
Possibly. Government fees, registered-agent services, software, subscriptions, licenses, domains, hosting, or other outside services may apply. Applicable outside costs are identified rather than quietly treated as included.
Do you guarantee revenue, funding, rankings, or approvals?
No. We can define and deliver work within an agreed scope, but we do not guarantee outcomes controlled by customers, third parties, markets, or government agencies.
What if I want to file my LLC myself?
Our File For Free DIY LLC Guide is available for $27 for entrepreneurs who prefer an educational, do-it-yourself path.
How do I get started?
For LLC formation, go directly to LLC Formation. For broader startup help, visit Start Your Business. If you already operate a business and need something improved, start with the Free Fit Check.
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