How It Works

Four simple steps to get the guidance you need for closing your business.

Step 1: Choose Your Guide

Start with The US Shutdown Playbook — our comprehensive 17-chapter guide that covers every phase of closing a business. If you also need professional templates for board resolutions, creditor notices, and stakeholder communications, add the Stakeholder Communications Pack. For your state’s specific dissolution requirements, pick up your State Dissolution Guide.

Not sure what you need? The Guidebook + Templates Bundle ($67, save 20%) is our most popular option.

Step 2: Download Instantly

After checkout, you’ll receive immediate access to your digital downloads. All guides come in PDF format, and templates are provided in editable formats. Download links are also emailed to you and available in your account at any time.

Step 3: Follow the Steps

Work through the playbook chapter by chapter. Each chapter covers one phase of the shutdown process — from the initial vote to dissolve through final tax filings. Every chapter includes checklists and proof artifacts so you can track your progress and document everything.

Use the templates when you need to draft board resolutions, send creditor notices, notify employees, or communicate with other stakeholders.

Step 4: Add Your State Guide

When you reach the state-specific steps (filing articles of dissolution, tax clearances, etc.), use your State Dissolution Guide for the exact forms, fees, and procedures in your jurisdiction. Each state has different requirements, and our guides make sure you don’t miss anything.