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A 30 Point Checklist for Your Startup
So you want to start a business – congratulations! Once you get over the initial excitement, it’s time to break down the process of launching your startup into manageable chunks. Do the following tasks either before launch or during the early days of your startup.
Determine viability
Create a business plan
Figure out the money
Get family behind you
Choose a business name
Register a domain name
Incorporate / figure out legal structure
Apply for an EIN
Investigate and apply for business licenses
Set up a website
Register social media profiles
Start your revenue stream
Rent retail or office space
Order business cards
Open a business bank account
Set up your accounting system
Assign responsibilities to co-founders
Upgrade your smartphone and choose apps
Find free advice
Consult your insurance agent and secure coverage
Hire your first employee
Line up suppliers and service providers
File for trademarks and patents
Work your network
Don’t waste time on “partnerships”
Refine your pitch
Refine your product, and marketing and sales approach
Secure your IT
Get a salesperson or sales team in place
Get a mentor
This creates a private checklist in your account.