Your first steps to a business of your own, all on one page
Thinking about starting something of your own? We put the first steps on one page so you know where to begin.
Pop in your name and email and your checklist opens on the very next page.
What's inside
What you'll check off, one box at a time
It follows the same path as our blog post on setting up a digital product store, boiled down to boxes you can tick at your own pace.
Before you start
Write down what you know, who you want to help, the hours you can give it and a budget you're comfortable with.
Your name and structure
Pick a business name, check that it's available and look into a structure like an LLC or a sole proprietorship.
Eight steps to a digital product store
From choosing your niche and making your first product to payments, pricing and your sales page.
Getting the word out
Start an email list, share helpful content and set up a few simple automations so you're not doing it all by hand.
Grab the checklist and pick your first box to tick this week
This checklist is general information, not legal or tax advice. Check with a CPA or attorney for your situation.
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