The Startup Checklist
The exact 10-step roadmap we use to take entrepreneurs from "I have an idea" to "I have a real business." No fluff. No overwhelm. Just action.
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0%- Choose your business idea & validate the market
- Decide on your business structure (LLC, Sole Prop, etc.)
- Register your business and file for an EIN
- Open a dedicated business bank account
- Secure your domain name and set up business email
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All 10 Steps, Explained
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Choose your business idea & validate the market
Decide on your business structure (LLC, Sole Prop, etc.)
Register your business and file for an EIN
Open a dedicated business bank account
Secure your domain name and set up business email
Create a simple website or landing page
Set up basic bookkeeping from day one
Define your core offer and pricing
Create your first marketing channel (social, Google, etc.)
Book your first client or make your first sale
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"I had no idea where to start. This checklist gave me a clear roadmap and I had my LLC filed within a week."
Marcus T.
First-time founder
"Saved me from so many mistakes. I almost skipped the business bank account step — glad I didn't."
Aisha R.
Freelancer turned agency owner
"Simple, no fluff, exactly what a beginner needs. I check off a step every few days and I'm already on step 7."
David K.
Solo entrepreneur
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