Start Here

Start here for new entrepreneurs

Pick the path that fits today. We'll point you straight at the resources you need — no detours, no fluff.

Quick answer

Start Here is a routing page that points a new entrepreneur to the grant, business-setup, nonprofit, or funding resources that match their stage. It's built for first-time founders, side-hustlers going full-time, and nonprofit leaders who don't yet know which ASHÉ resource fits their situation.

Grant Resources

Funding leads, proposal templates, and the grant playbook we use ourselves.

Open grant resources01

Business Setup Help

Form your LLC the right way: EIN, registered agent, operating agreement, banking.

Set up my business02

Nonprofit Guidance

501(c)(3) basics, board governance, and where to look for nonprofit funding.

Explore nonprofit path03

Startup Education

First-time founders: idea validation, lean ops, and our free knowledge hub.

Start learning04

Funding Readiness Tools

Get the documents, narratives, and credit posture funders want to see.

Get the toolkit05

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Start here FAQ

Where should a new entrepreneur start?

Start by identifying your stage — idea, pre-launch, or already operating — then follow the matching path for grants, business setup, nonprofit guidance, or funding readiness below.

Who is this Start Here page for?

First-time founders, side-hustlers going full-time, and nonprofit leaders who don't yet know which ASHÉ resource fits their situation.

What if I'm not sure which path fits me?

Take the 60-second Grant Match Quiz. It asks a few questions and routes you to the right resources automatically.

Do I have to pick just one path?

No. Most founders use more than one path over time — for example, business setup help first, then grant readiness once the entity is formed.

Is Start Here free?

Yes. Every path on this page routes to free resources, guides, or intake forms. Paid guides and services are optional next steps you'll see along the way.