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

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