Checklist To start A Business

Checklist for Starting a Business

Name Ideas

Target Audience

Planning

-Create a business plan

- Choose a name

- Research supplies

- Estimate startup cost

- Estimate manufacturing cost

Research competition

Set realistic goals

- Research pricing for item

Research local markets

Marketing

Buy domain namee

-Create a website

- Create a business Email

- Create social media account

- Create mail list

- Create email signature

- Order business cards

- Photograph sample products

Apply to local markets & events

Business

- Choose legal structures

- Register business name

-Obtain ElN (USA) or BN (Canada)

Obtain licenses and permits

Set up accounting system

Product & Service

-Designate a workplace

- Order supplies

- Create sample products

- Create an inventory list

- Create a pricing list

Branding

Choose brand colors

- Design logo

- Create a tagline

- Order business cards

Design products packing

Finances

Open business banking account

- Create a PayPal account

- Create order management system

- Purchase mobile PoS system