Jerry Saxon

The Must-Have STARTUP To-Do List

• ASK THE TOUGH QUESTIONS

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• Would you buy your product/service?

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• Will you make a profit at the price?

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• Are you solving a problem?

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• What makes you different from the competition?

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• JOT DOWN THE GAME PLAN

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

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• Grants/ Loans/Financing?

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• Do you have a clever Business Name?

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• Register the domain name/email address.

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

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• What permits/licenses are required?

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• MARKETING & PROMOTION

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• Register all social media profiles (ASAP)

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• Determine location

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• Networking is key so order those Business cards

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• ADMINISTRATIVE

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• Open a business bank account

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• Set up an accounting system or hire a bookkeeper

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• Delegate work with co-founders. 

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• Put everything in WRITING, at all times.

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