"I want to start my cleaning business, BUT I feel like everything has to be perfect first."

Perfection is not a prerequisite for starting. Too many of us are overwhelmed by options and become paralyzed. Don't complicate the process, simply start.

Follow this checklist whenever you feel "stuck."

• [ ] Branding
  • [ ] Choose an available business name
  • [ ] Select brand colors
  • [ ] Select brand typefaces and font
  • [ ] Create logo
• [ ] Compliance
  • [ ] Select the business entity that best fits your goals
  • [ ] Review your state's SOS site for their business laws and regulations
  • [ ] Register your business with your state
• [ ] Business/Tax Essentials
  • [ ] Get an EIN
  • [ ] Open Business Bank Account
  • [ ] Create Stripe account for processing payments
  • [ ] Select and download accounting software
  • [ ] Choose an insurance provider
• [ ] Website
  • [ ] Register domain name
  • [ ] Create a business G-suite account
  • [ ] Outsource or build your own site
  • [ ] Purchase Scheduling/Booking software and embed it on your site
• [ ] Services
  • [ ] Determine types of service you will offer
  • [ ] Determine service pricing
  • [ ] Develop cleaning checklists for all services
• [ ] Create acquisition strategy
• [ ] Create Social Media accounts
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