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Online Business Startup Checklist

22 steps covering idea validation, legal setup, your website, tools, and launch. Check items off as you go — your progress is saved automatically.

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Idea & Validation 0/4

Confirm real demand before you invest serious time or money.

Write a one-sentence description of the specific problem you're solving

Talk to at least 10 people who have that problem

Research at least 3 competitors or existing alternatives

Test demand with a landing page, pre-sale, or manual/small-scale version

Business Setup & Legal 0/5

The paperwork side — not exciting, but easier to do early.

Choose a business name and check name/domain availability

Decide on a business structure (sole proprietorship, LLC, etc.)

Open a separate business bank account

Understand your basic tax obligations and record-keeping needs

Website & Branding 0/4

Your home base — doesn't need to be perfect, needs to be live.

Choose and register a domain name

Pick a website platform and hosting provider

Build your core pages: home, about, contact, and your main offer

Set up basic on-page SEO (titles, meta descriptions, sitemap)

Tools & Systems 0/5

The software backbone that keeps things organized as you grow.

Set up an email marketing tool and a way to collect signups

Set up a way to accept payments

Set up basic analytics (Google Analytics or similar)

Choose a simple CRM or contact-tracking system

Set up backups and basic security for your website

Launch 0/4

The final push from 'ready' to 'live.'

Set a specific launch date

Prepare your launch announcement (email, social posts, etc.)

Do a final full test of your site and checkout/contact flow

Plan your first week of post-launch outreach and follow-up

This checklist is general education, not personalized legal, tax, or business advice. Requirements vary by location and business type — confirm specifics with a qualified professional. Explore the Start stage →

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