A Business Startup Checklist for Entrepreneurs to Follow

First, know that our Brand Development Team has develop a business startup checklist for entrepreneurs to follow for success.  Entrepreneurs have a lot going on when they launch their startup. With so many things going on, too often things get overlooked.  With that in mind, our team has developed this list specifically to help so these important items don’t get overlooked.

Over the years, our clients have told us, this tool is a great help by a number of different entrepreneurs.  No entrepreneur should skip the checklist. Everyone misses something in the startup launch phase and this list helps tick off all the boxes.

Before you launch your business, make sure you can answer “yes” to each of the questions in each of the areas below.

The Name for your Business or Startup:

[ ] Yes [ ] No – Have you developed a powerful name for your start-up? Your company name should support your company’s unique strategic positioning objectives to create a lasting, self-sustaining engagement with your target market. Let Brandings help find the right name for you. Name Search Tips

[ ] Yes [ ] No – Have you secured the dot-com domain name? In business today you must own the dot-com domain name. Your customers will expect it. All names in Brandings inventory include the dot-com domain name. Learn More About Domain Extensions

[ ] Yes [ ] No – Has the company name been trademark screened? Be sure you can legally use your name. Brandings trademark services can screen your name selections through national and global databases. Trademark Issues

Visibility and Online Identity of your Startup Business:

[ ] Yes [ ] No – Have you created a strong visual brand identity for your start-up? You need a “public face” for your start-up. Create a robust consumer brand experience by incorporating logotype, tagline, icon, color palette, and other design elements. The Brandings Design Team can help build a visual brand identity that meets your strategic objectives. Contact Our Design Team

[ ] Yes [ ] No – Have you created a website and developed collateral material? You’ll need a clean, content-rich and easy-to-navigate website as well as letterhead, stationary, business cards and brochures for your business. Get started today. Quote Request

The Legal Side and Future of your Startup Business:

[ ] Yes [ ] No – Have you decided on the legal form of ownership for your business? You’ll need to decide on the legal structure of your business — sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, limited liability corporations (LLC). Need help deciding? Ask Brandings

[ ] Yes [ ] No – Have you secured all licenses and permits? Make certain you are in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and have all the necessary licenses and permits. Brandings can help. Ask Brandings

[ ] Yes [ ] No – Do you have a blueprint for your start-up? Successful start-ups begin with a practical, step-by-step guide. Develop a plan for all the functional areas of your start up. We’ve put together a list of questions to get you started. Start-Up Blueprint

While our experts have put together a comprehensive list, this is not the only checklist to help entrepreneurs.  Our team suggests that you checkout the checklist at Inc. Magazine.  This checklist for startup success references several other super successful entrepreneurs. This in itself is inspirational and makes for a great read.

Lastly some advice from our team.  Our team has developed this Startup Checklist specifically for Entrepreneurs. Simply as a helpful tool for anyone launching a business or product.  Our experts suggest that you work your, way step-by-step, through the list. Every entrepreneur should make sure they can check “yes” at each and every point before they launch their business.