START-UP
A SMALL BUSINESS SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
This Checklist
provides the "Road Map" that will help you start
your Small Business - Quickly! Easily! Cost Effectively!
Introduction:
Starting a small business is an exciting endeavor and is typically
accompanied by very high expectations. However, it is usually
undertaken with a lot of anxiety and trepidation as well.
According to some sources, approximately 4 out of 5 businesses
fail within the first three years of operation, and then an
additional 4 out of 5 of the remaining businesses fail during
the next few years of operation. How does an entrepreneur
triumph over these seemingly overwhelming odds and avoid being
included in these gruesome statistics?
Keys to Success:
There are, I believe, several keys to success. The first is
the desire, belief, and expectancy that you can make your
business successful. This generally requires an intense commitment
and many hours of hard work which often involves forfeiting
the pleasures of family events, hobbies, sports, TV, etc.
Hopefully this sacrifice will be short lived as your business
becomes more successful. The second key to success is to become
educated regarding the process of starting a small business.
This includes understanding your marketplace, financial management
techniques, and operational strategies as well as a myriad
of laws, tax consequences, and business structures.
Do it Right!
The Start-up
A Small Business Checklist
is a self-assessment tool with over 400 action items to consider that will educate you regarding most of the key elements required to ensure the successful launch of your business. The evaluation process contained
in the workbook is simple, yet thorough, and can point you
in the right direction if conducted in a careful, thoughtful
manner. For ONLY a small investment of $19.95,
this Checklist is designed for the serious individual who
truly desires to start a new business the right way - - Quickly
and Easily!
Value:
While many of the topics and action items discussed herein
can be applied in most any type of business, all of them do
not apply in all business environments. Some may be appropriate
in a retail environment, others apply to a manufacturing business,
and some of them apply only in very specific business situations.
Some topics and action items are free, many have minimal cost,
and others may require a substantial investment. Some require
only an attitudinal change while others may require an investment
in acquiring additional knowledge. However, all of these topics
merit your consideration as you begin to develop a strategy
for launching your new venture.
Helpful Hint:
The assessment process is quite thorough and does require
an investment of time. However, the results far exceed the
initial investment of energy and effort. It is important to
emphasize that it is not necessary to complete the assessment
in one sitting, in one day, in one week or even in one month.
You can't "do it all" at one time. You may want
to consider a methodical process whereby you conduct the assessment
using a different module each day or each week. Remember,
this checklist is a reference manual that can be utilized
time and time again on an as needed basis on your personal
timetable.
How to Use:
Each module has a simple, two-part process. The first part
of the assessment process entitled ASSESSMENT
is to take an inventory of all the attributes and actions
necessary for success. This can be done quickly and easily
and will rapidly identify areas that will require you to seek
additional information or to conduct more research. In all
areas where you feel you are lacking information or business
expertise, seek out the counsel of Attorneys, Bankers, Certified
Public Accountants, or consultants with specific expertise.
Several government agencies in your local area may also offer
free information or counseling services. This process will
no doubt consume a fair amount of time and generate much discussion
between yourself and knowledgeable individuals. Take the time
necessary to fully explore the knowledge that exists within
this group of experts. This is a time to establish some relationships
that may be helpful if you "hit a few bumps in the road".
The second part entitled IMPLEMENTATION is
your personal management tool for prioritizing, managing,
and tracking the business start-up process.
Warning!
Before you invest all your savings, tap your retirement account,
forego the allocation of money into a college fund for your
children, take money from your home equity line of credit,
sell your investment portfolio, give up a vacation home, or
quit your job, please carefully and honestly consider all
of the topics of discussion in this checklist. Most individuals
who have started a business have never completed a self-assessment
process as comprehensive as this one, which is probably one
of the key reasons for the high failure rate of new businesses.
You owe it to yourself to complete this assessment process.
Make an investment in yourself by purchasing this document,
and then, more importantly, conduct the assessment! You will
be glad you did!
Satisfaction
Guaranteed -
100% Risk Free: Still not sure this
Checklist will help you start a new business? Well, I want
you to feel completely comfortable before you order. Therefore,
I would encourage you to continue exploring my website where
you will find more information regarding Jaguar Consulting,
Inc., our services, testimonials, additional profit-building
Business Checklists, White Papers, and other reassuring information.
Since I know from personal experience that the information
contained in this Checklist is so valuable, I will personally
guarantee your satisfaction!
The Start-up A Small Business
Checklist comes with a No-Questions-Asked,
No-Hassle, ONE MONTH MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.
If you honestly feel that if after using this Checklist to
help you start your business that it hasn't helped improve
your knowledge, and hasn't saved you time or money, then just
return the Checklist (and all copies) by mail anytime within
the next 30 days and we will refund the $19.95
you paid. Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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retail price based on print quantities is available if you
anticipate frequent usage of the checklists, or are part on
an organization such as a bank or economic development agency
that provides goods or services to start-up businesses and
would like to use the checklist as a marketing/business development
tool. Additionally, the opportunity to "brand" the
Start-up A Small Business Checklist
with your company's cover page, letter of introduction, and
your logo is available.
OUTLINE
START-UP A SMALL BUSINESS
SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST
I. ENTREPRENEURIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
A. Personal considerations.
23 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
B. Business conditions.
16 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
C. Professional Considerations.
8 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
D. Chances for success.
14 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
E. Family considerations.
6 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
F. Personal Financial considerations.
13 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
G. Type of business.
12 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
H. Return on investment.
5 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
I. Cash requirements.
21 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
J. Location.
20 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
K. Buying an existing business.
25 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
L. Sharing ownership.
5 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
M. Purchasing and inventory.
15 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
N. Pricing your products and services.
7 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
O. Methods for selling.
14 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
P. Selecting and training personnel.
13 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
Q. Other management decisions.
10 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
R. Record keeping.
7 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
S. Laws and regulations.
7 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
T. Tax and insurance requirements.
8 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
U. Keeping up to date.
4 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
V. Leaving the corporation behind.
12 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
W. Protecting your company's most valuable asset - yourself.
28 Topics to be discussed and evaluated
II. CHECKLIST FOR STARTING A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP.
42 Key steps
III. CHECKLIST FOR STARTING A PARTNERSHIP.
24 Key steps
IV. CHECKLIST FOR STARTING A CORPORATION.
30 Key steps
V. CHECKLIST BY ENTITY TYPE.
19 Key steps
VI. The 13 Worst Start-up Mistakes.
VII. Bio - Jim O'Donnell
VIII. Services - Jaguar Consulting, Inc.
IX. Other Checklists Available
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