• [ ] choose a name for your business
• [ ] create a Google my business profile
• [ ] create an Instagram account in that name
• [ ] create a Pinterest account in that name
• [ ] design in Canva (or outsource to Fiverr) a logo for your business
• [ ] estimate and set aside a start up fund/budget
• [ ] save all your user names and passwords somewhere safe.
• [ ] research some competitors (10 minutes, for inspo) we will do this in detail soon
• [ ] register your business name
• [ ] register for an ABN
• [ ] get legal documents Foundd Legal
• [ ] Open a business bank account or use an existing unused one (rename it)
• [ ] open a Stripe & PayPal account
• [ ] search the domain for your website
• [ ] register the domain for your website
• [ ] set up a business email account
• [ ] website (outsource or DIY one pager)

do not get stuck here, google my business page can serve as your website for a while

• [ ] notify your friends and family and ask for follows/support
• [ ] follow some similar accounts, join some Facebook groups and introduce yourself.