Business Ready Checklist
Are you ready to launch your business?
Business ready checklist for starting a small business. These are a few essentials that you may need to get started. Schedule your free initial 15-minute assessment.
- Federal Tax ID
- State Business Registration
- Local Business Registration
- Formal Business Name
- (In some cases, a Doing Business As – DBA)
- Think of a DBA (Doing Business As) as a nickname for your business. It’s a different name you can use to operate under, instead of your legal business name or your own personal name. This can be helpful if:
- Your legal business name is long or complicated.
- You want a name that’s more catchy or memorable for marketing.
- You’re a sole proprietor and want to operate under a business name instead of your own.
- Business Type (LLC, Corporation, Sole Proprietor, etc.)
- Business Bank Account
- Website
- Company Email setup (yourbusinessname.com)
- Business Plan
- Mission Statement
- Business Process Map (Process Steps for Revenue Generation)
- Backup Planning (plans for unforeseen circumstances)
- Technology Support
- Beneficial Owner Information Report (BOIR) E-Filing
Although this list is not exhaustive, it contains a few of the areas that you may need to consider so that you can get your business up and running.