If you love the feeling of checking items off your list here is a fun virtual checklist for you! No need to submit it. It’s just here for you to see your progress. Here is a link to a free one-page business plan template. Click here if you want to share your progress with us!

Company Name (Registered with the State (LLC)

EIN Number (Registered with the State)

Mission & Vision Statements

Business Plan (Free templates available online)

Marketing Plan/Marketing Strategy

Financial Plan

Pitch Deck (Slide Presentation)

Professional Logo

Business Cards

An Open Mind (A Willingness to Take Risks and Stand Out)

A Notion of What Sets Your Business Apart

Confidence in Your Products/Services

A 30-Second Elevator Pitch

A Networking Strategy

Company Message on Voice Mail

Your Own Images of Product/Services

Professional Domain Name/Keyword Domain Names

Professional Email Address (from your domain name)

Responsive Website with Pages for each Product/Service

Multiple Options for Communication

A Business Bank Account

Multiple Options for Taking Payments

Google Local Listing/Other Relevant Listings (Industry-related)

Social Media Presence

Business Insurance

Reviews/Testimonials on Listings and on website