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 your competition?

JOT DOWN THE GAME PLAN

• Do you have enough funds for first year living expenses?
• Grants/ Loans/Financing?
• Do you have an appropriate Business Name?
• Register the domain name/email address.
• Figure out 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 & hire an qualified accountant.
• Delegate work with co-owners.
• Put everything in WRITING, at all times.

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