STAGE 5 OF 9
Foundation
Put the basic structure in place, just what the business needs now.
Download the free guide (PDF)WHAT YOU'LL HAVE BY THE END
- A short list of what your business actually needs set up now.
- The legal, money, and agreement questions that apply to you.
- A sensible order for handling them before you serve or charge customers.
DO IT FOR LESS
Many basics are free or cheap: a separate free bank account, a free invoice tool, and your state's own website for registering. Pay a lawyer or accountant only for the questions you can't answer yourself.
DO IT WITH AI
Copy this into any AI tool, like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. Fill in the brackets first.
I'm starting [your business] in [your state or country]. List the basic setup steps a business like mine usually needs before taking its first payment, in order, and mark which ones I can do myself for free.