First 90 days: The start-up checklist every new small business needs
We’ve compiled an essential checklist of the key tasks and activities that need to be considered in the first 90 days of starting a new small business.
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Days 1-30
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Don’t quit the day job until you have to
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Talk to business owners and peers that you know and trust
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Get family and friends on board with you
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Consider a co-founder
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Join an online business community
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Define your customer profile
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Research the market
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Assess the competition
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Develop a brief business plan
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Choose a business name
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Register a website domain name (or two)
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Make a list of suppliers and distribution partners
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Make something you can show people
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Find your first customers
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Look for small business grants and/or consider raising investment
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Decide if you need premises or can work from home
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Days 30-60
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Register your business
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Design a logo
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Build a simple website
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Set up your social media profiles
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Set up your business banking
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Set up your accounting system
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Assign responsibilities to co-founders
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Days 60-90
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Take out insurance
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Hire your first employee (if required)
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Set up your contact management system
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Create press releases and advertisements
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Purchase relevant equipment
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File for trademarks and patents (if required)
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Refine your pitch
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Refine your product, marketing and sales approach
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Start your revenue stream - don't wait for things to be perfect
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Launch with a bang!
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