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Tools, contracts & courses to grow your business.

Attorney-drafted templates, on-demand courses, live and recorded webinars, and free tools — built by Surge for owners of growing businesses.

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Free Tool

Letter of Intent Generator

Draft a clean, non-binding LOI for a business purchase in about 15 minutes — free.

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Guide

The Startup Workbook: Build a Business That Lasts

A free planning workbook for founders who want a business that won't fail.

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Guide

Free Trademark Guide

Protect your brand and grow with confidence — the basics every owner should know.

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Iowa Employment Law Guide thumbnail FREE
Guide IA

Iowa Employment Law Guide

Simple answers on hiring, pay, discipline, and termination for Iowa small businesses.

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Texas Employment Law Guide thumbnail FREE
Guide TX

Texas Employment Law Guide

Simple answers on hiring, pay, discipline, and termination for Texas small businesses.

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Iowa Employer Startup Pack
Template IA

Iowa Employer Startup Pack

5 essential forms for Iowa small businesses building their team — with instructions.

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Texas Employer Startup Pack
Template TX

Texas Employer Startup Pack

5 essential forms for Texas small businesses building their team — with instructions.

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Course

Google Ads Basics

A 90-minute walkthrough of your first Google Ads campaign — start to finish.

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Protecting Your New Business course
Course

Protecting Your New Business

Avoid costly mistakes. Protect your personal assets. Build with confidence.

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Essential Contracts for Iowa Contractors
Course IA

Essential Contracts for Iowa Contractors

Protect your business. Get paid. Stay compliant.

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Mastering Business Contracts for Entrepreneurs
Course

Mastering Business Contracts for Entrepreneurs

Confidently read, negotiate, and manage contracts — without a law degree.

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Avoid Legal Disasters at Company Parties
Course

Avoid Legal Disasters at Company Parties & Offsite Events

Keep the fun. Skip the lawsuit. A practical employer playbook.

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How to Evict Successfully
Course IA

How to Evict Successfully — On Your First Try

A step-by-step guide for Iowa landlords. Avoid delays. Get results.

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Business Partnerships That Work
Course

Business Partnerships That Work

A founder's guide to choosing the right partner and building the right legal foundation.

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Marketing for New Businesses
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Marketing for New Businesses

Find your first customers. Grow without wasting money.

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Profitable Pricing & Sales for Entrepreneurs
Course

Profitable Pricing & Sales for Entrepreneurs

Stop underselling. Start profiting. Sell with confidence.

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Hiring Your First Worker

A legal guide to contracts and employees. Hire right. Avoid disputes.

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W2 vs. 1099 webinar On-Demand FREE
Webinar

W-2 vs. 1099: Navigating Employee Classification

On-demand recording — how new rules affect how you classify your workers.

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What it's Like to Sell Your Business webinar On-Demand FREE
Webinar

What It's Like to Sell Your Business

On-demand recording — founders share what to expect when you sell.

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