BUSINESS SUPPORT BUILT AROUND WHAT YOU ACTUALLY NEED.
Starting a business doesn't require the same level of help for everyone. Whether you need clarity on one decision, a researched startup roadmap, ongoing guidance, or hands-on support, Solkarn gives you a clear place to start.
YOUR BUSINESS. YOUR REQUIREMENTS. YOUR ROADMAP.
Every business is different. The registrations, licenses, costs, suppliers, systems, location requirements, staffing needs, and launch steps for one business may be completely different from another. Solkarn researches the areas that actually apply to the business you're trying to build and organizes the relevant information into a clearer path forward.
WHAT A ROADMAP CAN COVER
BUSINESS FEASIBILITY
Demand, competition, barriers to entry, and major risks.
BUSINESS STRUCTURE
LLC, corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, and other applicable structure considerations.
REGISTRATIONS & TAX IDs
Federal, state, and local registrations that may apply to the business.
LOCATION & ZONING
Home-based rules, commercial location requirements, zoning, occupancy, and location restrictions where applicable.
LICENSES, PERMITS & CREDENTIALS
Industry-specific licenses, permits, certifications, and professional requirements where applicable.
STARTUP COSTS
Major startup expenses, equipment, fees, inventory, insurance, systems, and other likely cost categories.
FUNDING RESEARCH
Potential grants, loans, programs, incentives, and other funding resources that may be relevant. Make clear that funding is never guaranteed.
EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
Equipment, tools, vehicles, furniture, machinery, or other operational resources that may be required.
INVENTORY & SUPPLIERS
Potential sourcing needs, wholesalers, vendors, manufacturers, and supplier considerations.
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
Booking, payment processing, websites, accounting, customer management, scheduling, communications, and other useful systems.
STAFFING
Potential employees, independent contractors, specialists, and outside professional support.
CUSTOMERS & MARKETING
Target customers, competitive positioning, marketing channels, and customer-acquisition considerations.
LAUNCH CHECKLIST
A practical sequence of important steps and decisions leading toward launch.
If a research category does not apply to your business, Solkarn does not include it just to make your roadmap look bigger. Other business-specific requirements may be researched and included when appropriate.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
If you're unsure which level of support fits your situation, start with the Free 15-Minute Fit Call. If you're ready for Solkarn to evaluate your business needs for a Personalized Startup Roadmap, complete the Business Intake.
Solkarn believes clients should understand the scope and price of a project before custom research or implementation work begins. Services that require individualized research or hands-on support are scoped according to the specific business and requested work.
CHOOSE THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT YOU NEED
Not every entrepreneur needs the same level of help. Start with a quick fit conversation, get clarity on a specific decision, have Solkarn research and build your personalized startup roadmap, or get additional support as you work toward launch.
FREE 15-MINUTE FIT CALL
FREE
A brief conversation to determine whether Solkarn's services and research-driven approach align with your business goals and current needs. Use this call to discuss your business idea at a high level and determine which Solkarn service may be the appropriate next step. Clearly indicate this is a brief fit and qualification conversation, not a free consulting session.
BUSINESS DIRECTION SESSION
$149
A focused 60-minute consultation for entrepreneurs who need help thinking through a specific business question, challenge, decision, or narrow part of their business idea. This is appropriate for someone who needs focused guidance but is not ready for a complete Personalized Startup Roadmap.
CORE OFFER
PERSONALIZED STARTUP ROADMAP
STARTING AT $499
A comprehensive research project tailored to the client’s specific business idea, location, goals, and requirements. Pricing depends on complexity, and the client will know the fixed price before work begins. Includes a 60-minute Review Session.
GUIDED LAUNCH SUPPORT
SCOPE BASED
Strategic guidance and ongoing check-ins as the client executes their roadmap. Solkarn helps stay organized, work through decisions, identify next steps, and navigate startup challenges. Scoped based on duration and level of support.
HANDS-ON STARTUP SUPPORT
CUSTOM QUOTE
For entrepreneurs who need direct assistance carrying out administrative and operational startup tasks. The exact work is defined before the project begins and depends on the business and requested assistance.