Jerry Saxon

The Must-Have STARTUP To-Do List

• ASK THE TOUGH QUESTIONS

• Would you buy your product/service?

• Will you make a profit at the price?

• Are you solving a problem?

• What makes you different from the competition?

• JOT DOWN THE GAME PLAN

• Do you have enough funds for first-year living expenses?

• Grants/ Loans/Financing?

• Do you have a clever Business Name?

• Register the domain name/email address.

• Figure out the type of business: incorporation or sole proprietorship?

• What permits/licenses are required?

• MARKETING & PROMOTION

• Register all social media profiles (ASAP)

• Determine location

• Networking is key so order those Business cards

• ADMINISTRATIVE

• Open a business bank account

• Set up an accounting system or hire a bookkeeper

• Delegate work with co-founders. 

• Put everything in WRITING, at all times.