TACTICAL CHECKLIST FOR STARTING YOUR BUSINESS:
INFRASTRUCTURE /
OFFICE
- Set
up initial office in your home
- Get
basic office equipment – PC, Fax, desk, etc.
-
Setup business email account
- Get
second telephone line for web and fax
-
Consider adding DSL or cable access if web is important part of business
-
Setup business long distance plan (AOL 5 cents a minute including during the
day)
- When
appropriate, lease first office
- Exempt
vs. non-exempt status
-
Internships - fresh ideas
-
Termination issues
-
Performance reviews
- Employee
privacy
-
Use
a payroll company
-
Consider setting up a 401K and profit sharing plan (same contacts as payroll
company)
-
Research cost for health insurance for small business
-
Consider setting up a section 125 health plan
- Get
ability to accept credit cards
-
Write benefits package overview for future hires
-
Review business insurance policies
-
Consider using a company that manages your staff & HR functions (adminstaff)
- Get
mandatory posters for office (minimum wage, etc.)
-
Consider mailing software or Pitney Bowes postage meter
©2002 Track Marketing Group, Inc. - All Rights
Reserved.