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Home-Based and Freelance Business Readiness Checklist

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HOME-BASED AND FREELANCE BUSINESS READINESS CHECKLIST

 

Priority 1 - Minimum recommendations for a home-based business:

  • Do you have a phone number for your business
  • Do you have an email for your business?
  • Do you have a smartphone?
  • Do you have a computer for your business?
  • Do you have a business license?
  • Do you have the appropriate permit(s) required for your business?
  • Do you have a way to accept payments for your business?
  • Do you have a way to invoice customers for your product or service?

 

Priority 2 - Additional recommendations:

  • Do you need to file a Fictitious Business Name with the city?
  • Do you need a Business Tax License for your business?
  • Do you have a separate bank account for your service?
  • Do you have a credit card to make payments for your business?
  • Do you have a mailing address you can use for your business?
  • Have you determined pricing for your product or service?
  • Do you need a designated work space?  If so, do you have one in your home?
  • Do you have online marketing (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
  • Do you have a website?
  • Do you use bookkeeping software?
  • Do you use calendaring software?
  • Do you have a logo?
  • Do you have a partner?
  • Do you have employees?
  • Do you have a printer?

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Download: Freelance, Independent, and Home-Based Business Readiness Checklist