Free tools for small businesses
Calculators, checkers, and guides we use every day — now public.
California LLC Name Checker
Type your proposed LLC name, get instant feedback on California state filing requirements (LLC suffix, restricted words, government implications). Avoid the $70 rejection.
Check a name Free toolMailbox ROI Calculator
How much is package theft + mail handling actually costing you? Interactive calculator factors in LA porch piracy rates (13% avg), your time, and your hourly rate. Most people are losing more than they think.
Calculate my loss Free tool · 51 statesLLC Cost Calculator (50 states + DC)
Compare LLC formation costs across all 50 states + DC — filing fees, franchise tax, annual reports, registered agent. Year 1 + 5-year projection. The fastest way to see if your home state is cheaper than Delaware/Wyoming/NM.
Compare states Free quiz · 90 secShould I Form an LLC? (Decision Quiz)
9-question interactive quiz with an honest answer at the end. We'll tell you "don't form one yet" if that's the right call — about 1 in 5 quiz takers gets that result. No email required.
Take the quiz Live pricingSame-Day Delivery Cost Calculator
Punch in your destination ZIP and instantly see what same-day delivery from us costs — $5 inside NoHo, $9–$28 across LA. No commitment.
Calculate cost Free quiz · 60 secMailbox Plan Picker (5-Q Quiz)
5-question interactive quiz that recommends the right plan — Basic, Business, or Premium — based on your use case, mail volume, and notarization needs. Honest fit, not the priciest option.
Take the quiz Live pricingPlan Comparison Table
Compare Basic, Business, and Premium plans side-by-side. Notary, scanning, forwarding, same-day delivery features.
Compare plans Buying guideP.O. Box vs Real Address Checker
Quick guide to which California businesses can use a P.O. Box and which need a real CMRA address. Etsy, Amazon, banking, DMV — all covered.
Read the guide Cost guideEtsy Shop Cost Calculator
Honest year-1 cost breakdown for an LA-based Etsy shop — Etsy fees, $800 California LLC franchise tax, real address, brand kit. Cheap path vs do-it-right path.
See the math WalkthroughUSPS Form 1583 Walkthrough
Step-by-step explanation of the USPS form authorizing a CMRA to receive mail for you. Covers the most common rejection reasons.
Read the guideWant a custom tool for your business?
Our Business Solutions Bundle includes a 5-page website plus brand book — and we can wire in custom calculators or quote forms.
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