Starting A New Business

A Collection of Web Pages About Checklist for Starting A Business

When it comes to starting a business, there is a lot of ground to cover. Whether you’re in the planning stages or getting ready to open your doors, there will be a lot of tasks to complete before you get started.

Not all tasks apply to every business, but below are some examples to think about.

Research your business idea
Research your target market
Create a marketing plan
Choose a location
Choose a business name
Register your business
Get a tax ID
Get any necessary permits
Consult with a lawyer
Consult with an accountant
Create a corporate ID including the business, cards, logo, letterheads, and stationery
Plan a grand opening
Create a website
Create a Facebook page
Register a domain name
Purchase any equipment you need
Set up your office
Purchase inventory
Hire employees

The list goes on and on. It can become overwhelming very quickly. As you can see, the list above is incomplete and long. Also, notice the list doesn’t go into detail; each of these tasks could have a list as well.

I like to use a checklist because they eliminate the need to think about every little detail. After all, you’ll have random thoughts popping into your head all day long. When you have a checklist prepared, you don’t have to worry about when you are ready to go get out your checklist and go on the page, checking off every task you complete.

The thing I like best about checklists is you can update them as necessary, adding and deleting as needed.

Resources Sections:

Have a look at the resources I have collected below that focus on a checklist you can use when you’re ready to start your business. Each resource is provided by different authors offering a wide variety of checklists and ideas you can start using today.

Business Startup Checklist | MyCompanyWorks

A 30 Point Checklist for Your Startup – Small Business Trends

Starting a Business Checklist | Small Business Guide | Xero US

How to Start a Business: The Ultimate Checklist – Bplans Blog | Bplans

10 steps to start your business

Starting a Business Checklist: Absolutely All the Help You Need

Starting a Business Checklist | BizFilings