Start a Business Checklist India

Business Foundation

• Finalise one simple business name.
• Check if the name is easy to say on phone and WhatsApp.
• Buy domain name if possible.
• Create business Gmail or domain email.
• Create basic logo or text-based brand mark.
• Write your service list with starting prices.
• Write your opening hours clearly.
• Keep all business logins in one secure place.

Payments and Basic Operations

• Create UPI QR/payment details.
• Open business bank account if needed.
• Create simple invoice format.
• Create daily sales sheet.
• Create expense sheet.
• Keep GST/shop license/professional license notes ready if applicable.

Online Presence

• Create WhatsApp Business profile.
• Create Google Business Profile.
• Create Instagram/Facebook page if visual business.
• Create LinkedIn page if B2B/coaching/consulting business.
• Create one landing page or website.
• Add Call, WhatsApp, Direction and Booking buttons.

Marketing Assets

• Create WhatsApp enquiry QR code.
• Create Google review QR code.
• Create Google Maps QR code.
• Create UPI payment QR code.
• Create price list/menu PDF.
• Create visiting card and counter poster.
• Create first launch offer.

Customer System

• Create customer Google Sheet.
• Add columns: Name, Phone, Service, Source, Status, Follow-Up Date, Notes.
• Save every lead from day one.
• Use status: New, Interested, Booked, Paid, Follow Up, Lost.
• Send follow-up message every day.

First 100 Customers Plan

• Make list of 100 people who may need your service.
• Send simple WhatsApp launch message.
• Ask 10 friends/customers for Google reviews after real service.
• Post daily for 15 days.
• Visit nearby businesses for partnerships.
• Track every enquiry in your sheet.

30-Day Launch Plan