🌐 Resources Page (Phase 1)
Purpose

A central hub where users can find trusted info + links for the legal/admin side of business (things we don’t handle directly in Phase 1, but will tie into Phase 2). Think of it as training wheels until our integrations roll in.

Sections to Include

Business Formation (DBA, LLC, Corp)

“What’s the difference between a DBA, LLC, and Corporation?” (quick explainer text)

Links to:

U.S. SBA: Choose a business structure

Local Secretary of State business filing portals

Trademarks & IP

Explainer: why protecting your brand matters.

Links to:

USPTO Trademark Search

USPTO Trademark Application

DBAs (Doing Business As)

Simple overview: what a DBA is.

Links to state-specific resources (start with SBA or Nolo as catch-all).

Taxes & EIN

Quick note: “Every business needs an EIN (Employer ID Number).”

Link: IRS EIN Application (free)

Helpful Reads / Tools

SBA guides

SCORE mentorship links

State business resource portals

⚡ Implementation

src/pages/Resources/ResourcesPage.tsx

import Template from "@/components/layout/Template";

export default function ResourcesPage() {
  return (
    <Template title="Business Resources" description="Helpful links for forming and protecting your business">
      <section className="max-w-4xl mx-auto py-12 space-y-10">
        
        <div>
          <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">Business Formation</h2>
          <p className="text-gray-600 mb-4">
            Understand the differences between a DBA, LLC, and Corporation — and choose what’s right for you.
          </p>
          <ul className="list-disc list-inside space-y-2 text-sm">
            <li><a className="text-blue-600 hover:underline" href="https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch/choose-business-structure" target="_blank">SBA: Choose a business structure</a></li>
            <li><a className="text-blue-600 hover:underline" href="https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/llc" target="_blank">Nolo: LLC basics</a></li>
          </ul>
        </div>

        <div>
          <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">Trademarks & IP</h2>
          <p className="text-gray-600 mb-4">
            Protect your brand identity with trademarks, patents, or copyrights.
          </p>
          <ul className="list-disc list-inside space-y-2 text-sm">
            <li><a className="text-blue-600 hover:underline" href="https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/" target="_blank">USPTO Trademark Search</a></li>
            <li><a className="text-blue-600 hover:underline" href="https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/apply" target="_blank">USPTO: Apply for a trademark</a></li>
          </ul>
        </div>

        <div>
          <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">DBA (Doing Business As)</h2>
          <p className="text-gray-600 mb-4">
            A DBA lets you operate under a business name different from your legal name.
          </p>
          <ul className="list-disc list-inside space-y-2 text-sm">
            <li><a className="text-blue-600 hover:underline" href="https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch/choose-business-structure/dba" target="_blank">SBA: DBA basics</a></li>
          </ul>
        </div>

        <div>
          <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">Taxes & EIN</h2>
          <p className="text-gray-600 mb-4">
            Most businesses need an EIN to open bank accounts and file taxes.
          </p>
          <ul className="list-disc list-inside space-y-2 text-sm">
            <li><a className="text-blue-600 hover:underline" href="https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online" target="_blank">IRS: Apply for EIN online</a></li>
          </ul>
        </div>

        <div>
          <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold mb-2">Helpful Guides</h2>
          <ul className="list-disc list-inside space-y-2 text-sm">
            <li><a className="text-blue-600 hover:underline" href="https://www.score.org/find-mentor" target="_blank">SCORE: Free business mentorship</a></li>
            <li><a className="text-blue-600 hover:underline" href="https://www.sba.gov/business-guide" target="_blank">SBA Business Guide</a></li>
          </ul>
        </div>

      </section>
    </Template>
  );
}

🔗 Nav + Footer

Top menu:

<a href="/resources" className="hover:opacity-80">Resources</a>


Footer:

<li><a href="/resources" className="hover:underline">Resources</a></li>


That gives your users a safe, helpful launchpad without you having to build integrations yet. Later in Phase 2, those links can transform into actual flows (auto-LLC filings, trademark checks, EIN applications).