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.
Startup
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What You Need to Do Now
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1. Determine viability
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2. Create a business plan
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3. Figure out the money
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4. Get family behind you
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5. Choose a business name
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6. Register a domain name
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7. Incorporate / figure out legal structure
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8. Apply for an EIN
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9. Investigate and apply for business licenses
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10. Set up a website
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11. Register social media profiles
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12. Start your revenue stream
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13. Rent retail or office space
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14. Order business cards
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15. Open a business bank account
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16. Set up your accounting system
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17. Assign responsibilities to co-founders
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What You Can Do A Bit Later
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18. Upgrade your smartphone and choose apps
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19. Find free advice
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20. Consult your insurance agent and secure coverage
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21. Hire your first employee
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22. Line up suppliers and service providers
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23. File for trademarks and patents
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24. Work your network
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25. Don’t waste time on “partnerships”
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26. Refine your pitch
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27. Refine your product, and marketing and sales approach
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28. Secure your IT
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29. Get a salesperson or sales team in place
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30. Get a mentor
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