Anita Campbell

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A 30 Point Checklist for Your Startup

Startup

•  What You Need to Do Now

• 1. Determine viability

• 2. Create a business plan

• 3. Figure out the money

• 4. Get family behind you

• 5. Choose a business name

• 6. Register a domain name

• 7. Incorporate / figure out legal structure

• 8. Apply for an EIN

•  9. Investigate and apply for business licenses

• 10. Set up a website

• 11. Register social media profiles

• 12. Start your revenue stream

• 13. Rent retail or office space

• 14. Order business cards

• 15. Open a business bank account

• 16. Set up your accounting system

• 17. Assign responsibilities to co-founders

• What You Can Do A Bit Later

• 18. Upgrade your smartphone and choose apps

• 19. Find free advice

• 20. Consult your insurance agent and secure coverage

• 21. Hire your first employee

• 22. Line up suppliers and service providers

• 23. File for trademarks and patents

• 24. Work your network

• 25. Don’t waste time on “partnerships” 

• 26. Refine your pitch

• 27. Refine your product, and marketing and sales approach

• 28. Secure your IT 

• 29. Get a salesperson or sales team in place

• 30. Get a mentor