Business & Startups
23 checklists
Launch checklists for LLCs, freelancing, small businesses, and startup operations.
Amazon Seller Setup: Marketplace Launch Guide
How to set up your seller account on a major online marketplace, covering account registration, product listings, fulfillment options, advertising, and performance metrics.
Business Bank Account: Setup and Comparison
How to choose and open the right business bank account, comparing fees, features, and requirements across banks, credit unions, and online options.
Business Insurance: Coverage Types and Selection
How to choose the right business insurance, covering general liability, professional liability, property, workers' comp, and specialty policies with cost estimates and coverage details.
Business Name Registration: Legal Requirements
How to legally register your business name, including state filings, DBA requirements, trademark searches, and domain name protection.
Business Plan Writing: Structure and Content
How to write a business plan that covers your market, financial projections, operations, and funding strategy, whether for investors or your own roadmap.
Business Website Launch: Design to Go-Live
Everything you need to launch your business website, from domain setup and design to SEO, security, analytics, and launch-day testing.
Client Contract Template: Essential Terms
How to create a solid client contract covering scope of work, payment terms, intellectual property, liability, termination, and dispute resolution for freelancers and consultants.
Consulting Rate Setting: Pricing Your Expertise
How to set your consulting rates with confidence, covering market research, cost analysis, pricing models, rate negotiation, and when to raise your prices.
Instagram Strategy for Startups: A Step-by-Step Growth Plan
Launch your brand with a data-driven social presence that converts followers into customers. This guide covers profile optimization, content pillars, and growth tactics for new businesses.
Startup OKRs: Set Goals and Track Growth
Establish a clear roadmap for your team by aligning everyone around measurable objectives. This checklist covers strategic planning, metric selection, and the quarterly review cycle.
E-Commerce Store Launch: Online Selling Setup
How to launch an e-commerce store from scratch, covering platform selection, product listings, payment processing, shipping setup, and your first marketing push.
EIN Application: Federal Tax ID Number Guide
Step-by-step guide to applying for an Employer Identification Number from the IRS, including when you need one, how to apply, and what to do after receiving it.
Etsy Shop Setup: Handmade Business Launch
How to open and set up your Etsy shop for success, covering shop branding, product listings, SEO, pricing, shipping, and getting your first sales.
Food Truck Launch: Permits to First Service
Everything you need to launch a food truck business, from permits and health inspections to menu planning, truck outfitting, and finding your first locations.
Freelancer Tax Setup: Self-Employment Obligations
A practical guide to setting up your tax system as a freelancer, covering self-employment tax, quarterly payments, deductions, record-keeping, and year-end filing.
Invoicing System Setup: Getting Paid on Time
How to set up a professional invoicing system that ensures you get paid on time, covering invoice design, payment terms, automation, and collections procedures.
LLC Formation: Step-by-Step Business Setup
A complete guide to forming a Limited Liability Company, covering state filing, operating agreements, EIN registration, and compliance requirements for new business owners.
Restaurant Opening: From Concept to Grand Opening
A complete guide to opening a restaurant, covering location scouting, permits, kitchen build-out, menu development, staff hiring, and grand opening preparation.
Game Studio France: Incorporation vs. Offshore Comparison
Decide whether to register your game studio in France or abroad while living locally. This checklist evaluates tax credits, social security costs, and legal risks of foreign incorporation.
Small Business Launch: Opening Day Preparation
Everything you need to prepare for your business launch day, from final setup tasks and soft openings to marketing blitzes and first-week operations.
Small Business Marketing: First 90 Days
A 90-day marketing plan for new small businesses, covering brand foundations, online presence, local marketing, content strategy, and performance measurement.
Sole Proprietorship Setup: Simplest Business Start
Everything you need to start a sole proprietorship, from registering your business name and getting permits to setting up taxes and separating finances.
Startup Funding: Raising Capital for Your Business
A practical guide to raising money for your startup, covering bootstrapping, loans, angel investors, venture capital, and crowdfunding options with actionable preparation steps.
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