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First 100 days: The start-up checklist every new business needs
With the help of some of the country’s top start-up businesses, we’ve compiled an essential checklist of the key tasks and activities that need to be considered in the first 100 days of starting any business.
Days 1-30
Don’t quit the day job until you have to
Talk to business owners and peers that you know and trust
Consider a co-founder
Join an online business community
Define your customer profile
Research the market
Assess the competition
Draw up a brief business plan
Choose a business name
Register a website (or two)
Make a list of suppliers and distribution partners
Make something you can show people – an MVP
Find your first customers
Look for small business grants and/or consider raising investment
Days 31-80
Register your business with Companies House
Get a logo
Build a website
Get social
Get a business bank account
Days 81-100
Make your first hire(s) if you can afford to
Get an accountant or purchase accountancy software
Test, measure and iterate your business concept
Develop stories
Lastly, make sure you can walk before you run!
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