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