checklist for starting a business.

In 2022, there has never been as much opportunity to build a sustainable business, across a range of industries.

I am often speaking to young professionals that feel overwhelmed by the idea of starting from scratch.

In this post, I have covered every single aspect, so now it is down to you, to begin planning your dream move.

Oliver Hourd's Checklist for Starting a Business.

• Name Ideas

Business

• Choose legal structures

• Target Audience

• Register business name

• Obtain EIN (USA) or BN (Canada)

• Obtain licenses and permits

• Set up accounting system

Planning

• Create a business plan

• Product & Service

• Choose a name

• Designate a workplace

• Research supplies

• Order supplies

• Estimate startup cost

• Create sample products

• Estimate manufacturing cost

• Create an inventory list

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Research competition

• Create a pricing list

• Set realistic goals

• Research pricing for item

Branding

• Research local markets

• Choose brand colors

• Marketing

• Design logo

• Create a tagline

• Buy domain name

• Order business cards

• Create a website

• Design products packing

• Create a Business Email

• Create a social media account

Finances

• Create mail list

• Create email signature

• Open business banking account

• Order business cards

• Create a PayPal account

• Photograph sample products

• Create an order management system

• Apply to local markets & events

This structure will provide you with a solid business foundation which you can use to plan from, if you would like to add any further points, feel free to either drop me a message or to comment your suggestions down below.

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