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The Start-Up Checklist

The following checklist is from Courtney Wilson MBA'17,founder ofDropZone for Veterans,afall 2016 hatchery business.

Courtney Wilson MBA'17,founder of Dropzone for Veterans

Courtney Wilson MBA'17,founder of Dropzone for Veterans

Below is The Start-Up Checklist that I created: standardizing routine operations maximizes efficiency.

Getting Started

  • Register Website Domain
  • Install Google Analytics on Website
  • Register Company E-Mail Address
    • Install Boomerang
    • Install Rapportive
    • Install Calendly
  • Create MailChimp Account
  • Register Social Media Handles (Facebook,Twitter,Instagram,LinkedIn)
  • Create HootSuite Account
  • Install E-Mail Signature w/ Social Media Handles

Managing Operations

  • Enroll in a CRM
  • Automate Integrations with Zapier

Finances

  • Create Separate Checking Account for Business Expenses
  • Get a Credit Card to be used solely for business expenses
  • Use this payment method for all business account billing
  • Set Up QuickBooks Account

Networking & Media

  • Take a professional headshot
  • Scrub and Update LinkedIn Profile
  • Sign Up ForHARO.com

Must Have Templates

  • Spreadsheets
    • Usernames & passwords
    • Banking Information: Routing,Account,Credit Card #,CVC & Expiration
    • Expense Tracker: Name,Date,Amount,Reason
  • E-Mail
    • Company Description
    • Follow Up E-mail
  • Pitch Deck
  • Executive Summary