howtostartanllc

CHECKLIST FOR STARTING A BUSINESS:
PLANNING:
Create a business plan
Choose a name
Research supplies
Estimate startup cost
Estimate manufacturing cost
Research competition
Set realistic goals
Research pricing for items
Research local markets

ADDRESS:
If you don't have a Brick and Mortor physical site, you need a legitimate virtual address. The top ones I recommend are: ipostal1.com or www.anytimemailbox.com
* Some banks will still not accept a virtual address without using your residential address, but you can still have your regular business mail to the virtual address.

MARKETING:
Buy domain name
Create a website
Create a business email
Create a social media account
Create mail list
Create email signature
Create business cards
Photograph sample products

BUSINESS:
Choose legal structure - LLC, S-CORP, Member-managed, etc.
Register business name
Obtain EIN(USA) or BN(CAN) - I would currently recommend you create an LLC thru a formation company: Top Recommended legalzoom.com.
Obtain licenses and permits
Set up accounting system

PRODUCT & SERVICES:
Designate a workplace
Order supplies
Create sample products
Create an inventory list
Create a pricing list

BRANDING:
Choose brand colours
Design logo
Create a tagline
Order business cards
Design products packaging

FINANCES:
Open business banking account
Create a PayPal account
Create order management system
Purchase mobile OPS system

ANALYTICS:
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