From your backyard
to your paycheck.
Grow Roots.
Grow Money.
Real tools built for real people who want to earn money doing something that actually matters — one neighbor at a time.
Let's make sure you're protected first
Before your first sale, spend 10 minutes on the basics. Think of it as a friend walking you through it so nothing catches you off guard.
- ✓Got the ideaDone
- 2Legal & permits0 / 9
- 3Pricing setNot started
- 4First ad outNot started
- 5Tracker set upNot started
- 6First saleThe goal!
Am I ready to sell?
Takes 10 minutes. We'll walk through permits, structure, and Texas-specific rules. No jargon — just a clear yes or no.
What should I charge?
A lot of people underprice and wonder why they're grinding but not getting ahead. Let's fix that with real math.
Where does my money go?
Simple income and expense log. Auto tax categories. The IRS doesn't care that you're small — so let's track from day one.
What does growth look like?
Month 1 might be rough. That's expected. Here's your honest ramp-up plan so you're not surprised when it happens.
The honest truth
"Most people overthink it and never start.
You can be selling in 4–6 weeks with under $400."
Your neighborhood. Your rules. Your income.
Complete all sections below to unlock your green light. Your progress saves automatically.
This determines which permits and requirements apply to you. Once you pick a type, we'll only show you exactly what's relevant — no irrelevant questions.
These apply to every micro-business in Texas, regardless of what you sell. Quick decisions — most take under 10 minutes to sort out.
Select your business type in Step 1 to see your specific requirements here.
Before your first sale, you need to know what you're actually charging and whether it works. Open the Revenue Model, set your numbers, then come back and check this off.
You don't need a fancy marketing plan. You need to let your neighborhood know you exist. These are the fastest ways that actually work.
Log your first expense before your first sale. This habit is worth more than any tax advice later.
Know what to charge. Know what you keep.
A lot of people underprice and wonder why they're grinding but not getting ahead. These numbers come from your Revenue Model spreadsheet — download it below, fill it in, and your pricing is done.
↓ Revenue Model
or click to browse · RootPath_Revenue_Model.xlsx
Markup isn't profit — it covers overhead, tax reserve, and risk on top of your wage. Never go below 1.4×.
Pricing set? Head back to Readiness and check it off to move to your first ad.
Every dollar tells a story. Know yours.
Log your first sale and this comes alive. The Money Tracker auto-categorizes every expense for tax time — so future-you isn't scrambling every April.
Drop your Money Tracker here and your tracking numbers update instantly throughout the dashboard.
or click to browse · RootPath_Money_Tracker.xlsx
"Set aside 15% of every dollar before you spend a cent of it."
Self-employment tax is 15.3%. Most new business owners get blindsided by this at tax time. Open a separate savings account today and auto-transfer 15% of every deposit — future you will be grateful.
Tracker set up? Head back to Readiness and check it off — you're almost at your first sale.
Month 1 might be negative. That's expected — not failure.
Startup costs are front-loaded. These numbers are conservative — adjust the efficiency % in your Ramp-Up sheet to match your reality.
Your regulars are your business. Maria buys basil every week not because it's cheapest — because it's from you. That relationship is worth more than any price discount.
A note from RootPath
"Grow food. Grow money.
Grow roots."
The tools are here. The guides are ready. The only thing between you and your first sale is the decision to start. Your neighborhood is waiting.