From idea to first paying client — a 6-phase checklist covering everything you need to do before, during and after launch. No guessing. No skipping steps.
What's inside
Phase 1: How to validate your idea before spending any money
Phase 2: Legal setup — HMRC registration, bank account, invoicing
Phase 3: Pricing — minimum rate calculation and package structure
Phase 4: Finance — tax setup, expense tracking, break-even calculation
Phase 5: First client — the 20-person network strategy that actually works
Phase 6: Growth — testimonials, rate increases and scaling decisions