MyNewCompany.com has always had a client Referral Program where we send any existing client $20 for any person they refer to us who places a business formation order. However, this involved the new client having to mention the previous client in a phone call, email or order comment and was generally hard to keep track of for us and our clients.

We’ve now launched updated Referral Codes and Referral Links for all clients. What this means is that all accounts now have a unique Referral Code that they can give to friends, family or colleagues.

The Referral Code is entered on any of our order forms at checkout (or to one of our staff if ordering by phone) and the referring client will receive credit for the order. Very simple.

We will pay each referring account $20 for every order referred, in addition, we will now pay $10 for any of our other products and services!

In addition to the Referral Code, we also provide you with a unique Referral Link. This Referral Link is a URL that has your Referral Code embedded in it – whoever clicks that link will automatically be tracked as one of your Referrals and you will get credit for all orders placed under that code! This is great if you want to email your friends or family a link or even post it on Facebook or Twitter, etc.

More Features:

• We’ll pay each account monthly for all completed orders shipped in the previous month.
• You have the option of being paid by PayPal or Check.
• Optionally we can increase your payout if you refer more than 10 orders per month.
• Please note that any previous Offer Codes still work as well.
• We can customize the code by providing a discount to our Reseller’s clients, a referral fee to the Reseller, or both! (Must be a Reseller, please read below).

Other Referral Options:

Did you know we also have an Affiliate and Reseller programs? The Reseller Program is for those that want to order business filings directly with us for their clients and the Affiliate Program is for anyone with a website (link to us and get paid for every order) – you don’t have to be a client to join the Affiliate Program, you just need a website.

How to Access Your Referral Code:

Simply login to My Account and click Referral Program on the sidebar.

Thanks and let us know any feedback on these programs!

History: 

An Apostille is a certification from a US Federal or State government that allows a document from that office to be accepted in any of the countries that have signed the Apostille Convention adopted on October 5th, 1961. In the United States this typically is the Secretary of State in each US state or the US Department of State (for Federal Documents).

Purpose: 

Many of our international clients who form a company in the USA may also need an an Apostille or “Certificate of Authentication” (for countries that did not participate in the Apostille Convention). This is because their home country may need to verify that the documents filed in the USA are legitimate. Many times this is so they can open a bank account or meet other business or licensing requirements in their country.

Procedure:

First, you need to have filed the original business formation document (Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization to create the Corporation or LLC), then you need to have that document reviewed and “stamped” with the Apostille certification as well as provide the correct filing fee (and additional expedite fee if you are in a hurry). Typically this is done in the same office of the Secretary of State where you file the business formation document. The person responsible for approving the Apostille will then review and stamp the documents and return them to you via mail or courier.

Tips:

It’s best you submit your original formation documents and Apostille request at the same time so you can save some “back and forth” time between filing departments or have to wait for the formation documents to return (only to send them right back to the same place). Otherwise, you can simply send the documents in to receive the stamp (make sure to include pre-paid envelopes or courier airbills to prevent your documents from being misplaced).

Note that MyNewCompany.com, Inc. can obtain your Apostille or Certificate of Authentication in any US state starting at $35 plus state fees.

MyCompanyWorks would like to introduce our newest exclusive product: The Startup Wizard. The Startup Wizard is like a startup checklist on steroids and is personalized to your specific business entity type and state.

We used to provide our clients with a state-specific checklist in PDF format that shows them all of the “post-formation” tasks they need to complete after we formed their company. This includes tasks like opening a bank account, getting a business license or setting up your accounting system. With the Startup Wizard, we now have a custom web-based checklist that is personalized for your state and entity type.

What this means is that, for example, if you needed to file an Initial List for your Nevada Corporation, our checklist would provide the specific instructions to do that as well as many other important startup tasks.

Features:

• Included FREE with every business formation.
• Covers steps such as getting a business license or resale permit.
• Simple instructions for holding an Organizational Meeting, adopting Bylaws or Operating Agreements and Issuing Stock or Member Certificates.
• Progress Tracking (0 to 100%) as you complete each step.
• Weekly Automatic Email Reminder with attached PDF summary of remaining steps. Unsubscribe anytime.
• Downloadable as a PDF file if you prefer to print or view/save elsewhere.
• Multiple companies? You get a Startup Wizard for each one so you can track them separately.

Benefits:

• Don’t spend hours learning these critical steps, let the Startup Wizard guide you step-by-step.
• Save hundreds of dollars in time saved by having a simple checklist of things other services would charge you for.
• Properly set-up your new company without having to learn complex legal forms or procedures.
• Prevent costly mistakes or errors in the set-up of your company that could cause problems in the future (perhaps allowing lawyers to pierce your “Corporate Veil” and expose personal assets).
• If you utilize our service for your clients you can give them personalized guidance using the Startup Wizard.
• Peace of mind that you’ve set-up your company properly the first time.

We hope you like the Startup Wizard and let us know any feedback – thanks!

It’s all too easy to let your job control you. But that’s also a surefire way to burn out. Here’s how you can regain control of your work – and your life.  

I’m no stranger to late nights and a lack of sleep. I’m also no stranger to feeling like a helpless passenger on the ship that is my business, careening without control from project to meeting to client. And that’s no way to live.

Remember – this is your business. It serves you, not the other way around. Today, I’d like to talk about how I took my life back from the overwhelming workload that comes with being an entrepreneur – and how you can do the same.

It all starts with proper time management.

Start Each Day By Taking Inventory

Slot off a half hour at the beginning of every day and take stock of what tasks you need to finish. Is there a looming deadline for a particular project or a meeting with an important client? Is an employee or colleague waiting on you to finish a task before they can do their own job?

Assign a priority level to each task, and tackle them in order of most to least important.

Learn Your Body Clock

Some people are night owls, and do their best work once the sun goes down. Other people love putting their nose to the grindstone first thing in the morning, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. You need to figure out which you are – figure out when you’re most efficient, and leave your important work to those timeframes.

Avoid Distraction

While I’m definitely an advocate of using a unified inbox like Hub+, I’m also an advocate of keeping your attention on one task at a time. Unless something pressing or urgent comes up, avoid the compulsion to multitask or switch from one project to another. Do one thing at a time – don’t check your email every few minutes, don’t constantly answer the phone, and don’t let yourself get sidetracked by banter.

Look At Your Calendar As A Flexible Entity

Now, there’s one exception to the previous rule. Sometimes, you’ll need to re-prioritize. A workplace emergency will come up, or a project will fall onto your plate that’s more urgent than whatever you happen to be working on at the time. In that case, you should learn to be flexible – look at your calendar not as something that’s set in stone, but as a guideline to keep you on-track with what you need to be doing. And again, think about using some sort of organizational tool.

Learn To Say “No.”

My last piece of advice probably flies right in the face of everything you’ve ever learned as an entrepreneur. You need to learn to tell people ‘no.’ To understand when you don’t have enough bandwidth for a particular task, or when you don’t have the energy for a project.

Every time you evaluate a new task or meeting, consider what else you could do with the time you might spend – if there’s something else you could be doing that’s more important or critical, it’s alright to refuse.

Closing Thoughts

As an entrepreneur, your schedule shouldn’t rule you – you should control your schedule. Letting yourself be dragged along by your business like a runaway freight train is a surefire path towards burnout. And trust me, that’s a road you don’t want to go down.

The Biggest Challenge No One Tells You About Running A Startup

Being an entrepreneur is immensely rewarding, but also challenging. And the toughest thing about the job is something you might have to learn the hard way.

It’s five in the morning, and I’ve just pulled my second consecutive all-nighter. As I reach for my cup of coffee – I’ve lost count of how many I’ve drank at this point – my mind wanders to how much there is yet to do. A part of me rages against the work I’m doing.

I should go to the gym, it screams. I should be getting more sleep, eating food that actually requires some preparation, and spending more time with my family. Unsuccessfully stifling a yawn, I suppress that voice.

I have deadlines to meet, after all. I have clients waiting on the work I’m to deliver, and a reputation to uphold. What I fail to realize is that I’m moving at breakneck speed down the path to burnout.

Does any of what I’ve written above sound particularly familiar to you? If you’re a new entrepreneur, it probably does.  We live in a culture where working upwards of sixty hours a week is viewed as a badge of honor.

“Look at how hard they’re working,” people crow. “They must really have their life together.”

What they don’t see is all the cracks beneath the surface. The jilted lovers and abandoned friends. The health problems and crushing anxiety.

Don’t get me wrong – running a startup is a difficult job. Most people aren’t really equipped to do it. Late nights and long hours are, to some extent, inevitable.

At the same time, I’ve seen too many people conflate hard work alone with success. If you’ve got a good work ethic, that’s great. Hold onto it.

At the same time, it’s important that you learn to prioritize. As the old cliche goes, you need to learn how to work smart instead of just working hard. And that’s the thing that a lot of newer startup owners fail to see; the reason so many entrepreneurs succumb to burnout.

They’re perpetually overwhelmed. They’re running on empty, and throwing themselves at busywork without any real concept of what it’ll accomplish. They’re slaving away, even though they’re aware that they aren’t built for this – no one is.

Here’s what they – and what you – should do instead:

• Learn to walk away. If you’ve spent an hour staring at the screen with no idea how to solve a problem, get up and go for a walk. Take a bath. Ride your bike. Play with your pets or kids. Give your brain a chance to refresh itself and catch up, and you might be surprised at what you come up with.

• Deal with distractions. Set a timer during breaks to ensure you get back to work right away. Avoid going on social media when you’re working. Organize your email, and get used to working offline every now and then.

• Prioritize. You know exactly which tasks are higher on your priority list – complete those first, no matter what other stuff you’ve got on your plate. I’ve been guilty in the past of distracting myself with pointless busywork, ignoring the fact that I’ve a critically important job that I’m simply not finishing.

• Work in chunks. Most people don’t work well when they’re simply slaving away for hours on end. Instead, try completing work in short bursts, doing one task at a time.

• Recognize your own workflow tendencies. Everybody works a bit differently – figure out what’s most effective for you.

• Sleep, eat, exercise. I’ve saved the most important for last. Every entrepreneur is guilty of a sleepless night here and a skipped meal there. You might think you’re getting more done by ignoring your body’s needs. Stop it. You aren’t. Proper eating habits, a good sleep schedule, and a healthy exercise regime actually increase your productivity a thousandfold. Don’t neglect them.

I get it. You have a tendency to get lost in your work – I do too. Just make sure you don’t end up so lost that you can’t find your way back to the real world afterwards. By learning to work a little smarter, you can steer yourself off the path of burnout, and towards greater success in the future.