How To Launch A Small Business In 30 Days template

1. Conduct Market Research

Find out if there is a market for your business and determine your unique selling proposition.

2. Write A Business Plan

Collaborate with a consultant or Small Business Administration resourse partner like SCORE to craft a business plan.

3. Partner With Professionals

Hire an accountant and attorney

4. Prep The (Paperless) Paperwork GO ONLINE TO:

1. Get your certificate of organization, employer ID number (EIN) and tax ID

2. Set up a business bank account

3. Acquire my permits

5. Choose A Location

Consider wheather your business is best suited to a commercial space, co-working facility or home office using cloud services

6. Get IT In Order

Determine needs for computers, internet access, mobile devices, cloud storage, customer relationship management tools and security.

7. Create Your Brand

Work with a professional to develop a name and logo. Assess your competition: What makes your business stand out?

8. Build A Digital Presence

Hire a technology service to develop a secure website, create social media accounts and ensure customers can find you through search

9. Set Up Online Sales

Use a cloud based e-commerce platform for a seamless shopping experience

10. Craft A Marketing Plan

Combine digital marketing efforts to such as social media and Google AdWords with offline options, such as newspaper and direct mail.

11. Take A Deep Breath

Brace yourself, open those doors - virtual or real - and get ready for an adventure.

12. 59%

of very small businesses (those with fewer than five workers) don't have a website'

13. 78%

of U.S. small businesses will be fully adapted to cloud computing by 2020

14. 83%

of startups believe cloud technology gives them access to tools and technologies they couldn't otherwise afford