1.Create your business plan

2.Plan your finances

• 6 months of expenses
• Time to quit that real job?
• Reserves - 3-6 months
• Debt - Not a great plan

3.Choosing your business structure

• Sole Proprietor
• Partnership
• LLC 
• S-corp
• C-Corp

4.Register and Name your Business

• Pick one - It doesn't really matter
• Register your business - Sec of State, City Govt
• Domain Name - Is your name available?
• Permits and Licenses
• Trademark?

5.Accounting Matters

• Chart of Accounts
• Quickbooks, Freshbooks, Bench
• Payroll, ADP, Intuit

6.Your Business Location

• Work from Home
• Room for cream?
• Rent an Office
• Brokers Office

7.Equipment Needs

• Laptop or Tablet
• Internet connection
• Phone Service

8.Procedures, Policies and Processes

• MREA is the bible
• 7 Levels of business
• Leveling up
• Operating Manual
• Checklists