Business start-up checklist
Tick off general prompts for starting a small business.
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- No — Write what you sell in one sentence
- No — Write who you hope will buy it
- No — Try two or three names and pick the clearest one
- No — List the costs you expect before the first sale
- No — Decide how a customer can pay you
- No — Pick a notebook or folder for prices, notes and receipts
- No — Think about a bank account used only for the business
- No — List the tools or supplies you need to start
- No — Write how you will find the first customers
- No — Ask someone you trust to read your notes and point out gaps
This is not a compliance checklist and it is not legal or tax advice.
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How this works and common questions
About this tool
Plain prompts, not a filing list. This is not a compliance checklist and it is not legal or tax advice. Nothing you tick is stored.
How it works
Each line is a prompt to think about. Check it when you have done the thinking. The list prints with yes or no beside each line.
Rules
This is not a compliance checklist and it is not legal or tax advice. Your business may need other steps. Nothing is stored.
Questions
What is on the list?
Plain prompts such as what you sell, a name to try, start-up costs, and how you keep notes.
Is it complete?
It is a starting guide. Your business may need other steps.
Can I tick items off?
Yes. Check each step as you finish it.
Do I need an account?
No. The tools work without one. You only need to sign in to save your work.
Is what I type saved?
No. Nothing is saved unless you sign in and choose Save. Otherwise it stays on the page.
Do you show ads or sell my information?
No. We show no ads and we do not sell your information.
Is this tax or legal advice?
No. Results are estimates for planning. Check rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional.
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Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.