Business Services & Consulting
Uniquely Tailored For
Non-Profits, Start-Ups, and Small Businesses
Want to turn your passion into a non-profit?
Have a great idea for a start-up?
can help you make it a reality!
Your Business is Our Business
Call (678) 390 – 5544
Thank you for trusting us with your business.
Starting your own business is exciting,
but you have to dot every “i” and cross every “t”
on your way to a successful company.
The Agape Group™ customizes business solutions to help you do just that.
We help you meet your business objectives,
including processing documents and filings.
Why Choose
Serving Businesses Like Yours Since 1997
We exist to help non-profits, start-ups, and small businesses move forward faster. Your business is our business. We are committed to providing solutions to all of your business needs.
50+ Years Combined Experience
Our strength is a well-trained team with extensive experience in positioning your business for success.
100% Success Rate
Our expertise and attention to detail deliver the highest quality experience and achieve successful outcomes.
What We Do
Non-Profit Organizations
The 501(c)(3) Express Package* is our most popular service. It streamlines the tax-exempt recognition process so that the application is submitted within 72 hours of receipt of all required information. We prepare and submit all required forms and supporting documents for a successful Form 1023 application. Our 501(c)(3) Express Package has resulted in 100% approval of all applications submitted for our clients. The 501(c)(3) Express Package includes the following application submissions and business services:
- Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- State Charter or Articles of Incorporation
- Form 1023 application and supporting documents submission
- Custom Bylaws
- Simple logo design
- Two (2) hours of business coaching
Start-Up Businesses
The New Business Package* is also a popular service. It streamlines the company formation process. We prepare and submit all required forms and supporting documents within 72 hours of receipt of all required information. Our New Business Package includes the following application submissions and business services:
- Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- State Charter or Articles of Incorporation
- Custom Corporate Kit with corporate seal and stock certificates
- Custom forms with company logo (3)
- Simple logo design
- Two (2) hours of business coaching
E² Workshops
Our E2 Workshops feature Entrepreneur Education and Small Business Boot Camps that focus on creativity, innovation, LEAN start-up and much more. We help workshop participants understand the process, challenges, risks and rewards of starting a new, scalable business venture. We also equip them with the tools to start their non-profit, business, or ministry and to improve their chances of sustaining their new business venture.
Additional Business Services
Business Coaching
We use the G.R.O.W. Coaching Method to help clients implement strategies and techniques to increase revenue, to create success, and to boost overall clarity of vision for their non-profit, start-up, or small business or ministry.
Custom Business Plans
Our customized business plan gives your business direction, defines your objectives, and helps to manage possible bumps on the road to your success. It is a great tool to use to communicate your business vision to others and to persuade them to help you meet your goals.
Human Resources & Payroll
You’ve got enough on your plate. Let us be your Human Resources Department. We offer a variety of Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) services which include the full range of HR functions: recruiting and hiring, new hire orientation and onboarding, payroll processing, benefit plan administration and management, performance evaluations, terminations, and exit interviews.
Trademark & Patent
Protecting your business identity and brand is important. Whether your business is just beginning to establish an identity in the marketplace or is already building a brand that is recognized in your industry, we can help you to secure your business identity by registering your name, logo, or slogan.
Litigation Support
We offer accomplished and trustworthy paralegal services on-demand. Our litigation and legal support services include legal research and writing, trial preparation (civil and criminal), compiling settlement brochures, drafting complaints, answers, motions, pleadings, and discovery, deposition summaries, medical record summaries, and preparation of legal forms.
Notary Public
We offer licensed, professional notary public services. Our notary services include facilitating the signing of official paperwork. And, we notarize a variety of documents: power of attorney, last will & testament, living will, affidavit, home lease, deed of trust, quitclaim deed, loan document, promissory note, living trust, insurance documents, legal documents, medical documents, and many more.
Our Story
Your Business is Our Business
knows business.
And, your business is as important to us as it is to you. It was in the fall of 1997 that our founder first provided professional business services tailored exclusively to the unique business needs of non-profit organizations, start-ups, and small businesses. These particular business forms were grossly underserved and had nowhere to turn for specialized expertise in business formation and structure, compliance and business processing needs. So, providing business solutions for non-profits, start-ups, and small businesses became her inspiration and ignited passion.
At The Agape Group, our mission is to make our clients’ businesses thrive by providing solutions that maximize their potential and success. Our team has a combined total of over 50 years of experience and expertise. We are 100% professionally invested. Because we understand what is uniquely at stake for non-profits, start-ups, and small businesses, we provide innovative solutions that move your business forward and take it to the next level.
Meet the Founder
“Real leadership is about your presence making others better and being sure that impact remains even in your absence.”
Daphne Rankin, Founder
Just over 27 years ago, Daphne Rankin was approached by two different people who attended the same church as she did, who were business owners, and who happened to be familiar with her business acumen and legal background.
They had been unable to find assistance to help resolve challenges they faced in their businesses. You see, Daphne is that person who seamlessly uses a unique combination of cross-disciplinary business and legal education, experience, and skills to lead non-profits, start-ups, and small businesses through the business formation and structure, compliance, and business processes challenges that they often face.
Having graduated with honors from Howard University and having studied law at Emory University and the University of Memphis, this is a primary part of her signature offering. This allows her to first view business with a wide lens and then be able to narrow, identify, and understand complex issues, take action, and get results.
Daphne’s success is developing strategies and solutions to help her friends resolve and overcome their business’ challenges led her to the discovery of a new passion. And from that experience, THE AGAPE GROUP was formed.
Throughout Daphne’s career, she has managed and consulted with businesses throughout the United States, in Nigeria, and in Sri Lanka and which span a variety of industries including law, home health services, education, religion/faith-based organizations, social services, youth services, and real estate.
Thank You for Trusting Us with Your Business.
Call us: (678) 390 – 5544