Business: Checklist from business idea to first sales

Items

A task:

I have a business idea

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I have thought over the USP of the business and understand what distinguishes the product or service from competitors

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I know what my proposal will become for the client: oxygen (need), aspirin (problem solution), diamond (added value

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I tested the idea with the "Disney method" - viewed the project from the point of view of a dreamer, realist and critic

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

The idea passed the "mom test" - I discussed it with relatives and friends

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I checked the demand for a product / service using keywords

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I analyzed competitors in the market

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I decided on the target audience of the business and made a detailed portrait of the target audience

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I designed and built MPV (Minimum Viable Product)

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I tested the idea with the Lean Startup method - interviewed potential customers, conducted beta testing on the target audience

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I modified the idea / MPV according to the "Edison method" - fixed all the errors that surfaced during the testing period

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I made a landing page (landing page) through which I collect pre-orders

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I have developed a customer acquisition strategy for the first six months, within which I will use both paid and free acquisition channels

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I have identified sales channels

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I received pre-order payments

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I found suppliers / contractors

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I calculated the costs of creating a product (product / service)

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I counted fixed expenses per month

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I calculated the breakeven point

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I calculated the payback period and I know how much you need to earn every day to go to zero

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I made a financial model in Excel

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I made a sales plan

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I calculated the budget for customer acquisition and advertising

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I calculated how much money is needed to start and run a business

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I found the necessary tools to start

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I came up with the name of the company / brand

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I opened a business account at a bank

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I have connected an online checkout

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I notified Rospotrebnadzor, Rostransnadzor or other supervisory authorities about the start of activities (if it is necessary in my area)

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I have chosen the right taxation system

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I consulted with an accountant and know the intricacies of bookkeeping and tax reporting

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I consulted with a lawyer and drew up templates for the necessary contracts and agreements

Report type:

Report without materials

Execution frequency:

Daily

A task:

I have received licenses (if they are necessary for doing business in the chosen area)