Ultimate Startup Checklist

Dive in, launch your startup today!

The startup life isn't easy and most problems faced by entrepreneurs would knock a lot of people out of the game. That's why I created the Ultimate Startup Checklist.

Are you ready to start a startup?

Are you ready to start a startup but need some quick insights? Then the Ultimate Startup Checklist is for you!

Do you have an idea for a startup but aren't sure of how to get started? Then it's for you!

Take a look at the Startup Checklist, make a plan of action to get your startup off the ground, and take the plunge into entrepreneurship. If you need help then contact me.

The Checklist

Pre-Launch

  • □Validate your idea with potential customers
  • □Define your target market and customer persona
  • □Research competitors and market landscape
  • □Create a minimum viable product (MVP) plan
  • □Develop a business model and revenue strategy
  • □Write a business plan (even if brief)
  • □Set up basic financial projections
  • □Choose a business name and check availability
  • □Secure domain name and social media handles
  • □Decide on business structure (LLC, Corp, etc.)

Legal & Financial

  • □Register your business entity
  • □Obtain necessary licenses and permits
  • □Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
  • □Set up business bank account
  • □Set up accounting system (QuickBooks, etc.)
  • □Establish bookkeeping processes
  • □Create contracts and terms of service
  • □Set up privacy policy and terms of use
  • □Consider intellectual property protection
  • □Get business insurance (general liability, etc.)

Product Development

  • □Build your MVP
  • □Conduct user testing and gather feedback
  • □Iterate based on user feedback
  • □Set up development and staging environments
  • □Implement security best practices
  • □Set up error tracking and monitoring
  • □Create user documentation and help resources

Marketing & Branding

  • □Develop your brand identity and logo
  • □Create a website
  • □Set up social media accounts
  • □Create content marketing strategy
  • □Set up email marketing system
  • □Plan your launch strategy
  • □Build an email list
  • □Create press kit and media materials

Operations

  • □Set up project management tools
  • □Establish communication systems (Slack, etc.)
  • □Set up customer support system
  • □Create standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • □Set up payment processing
  • □Establish data backup and recovery processes
  • □Set up analytics and tracking

Team & Hiring

  • □Define roles and responsibilities
  • □Create job descriptions
  • □Set up hiring process
  • □Establish company culture and values
  • □Set up payroll system (if hiring employees)
  • □Create employee handbook (if applicable)

Funding (if applicable)

  • □Determine funding needs
  • □Create pitch deck
  • □Identify potential investors or funding sources
  • □Prepare financial statements and projections
  • □Consider grants or government programs

This checklist is a starting point. Every startup is different, and you may need to add or remove items based on your specific industry, location, and business model.

If you need help with any of these items or have questions about launching your startup, contact me.