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Start a business
The 12-step launch checklist, in order.
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🏷️Price for profit
Margin, markup and the price you actually need.
💧Fix cash flow
See exactly how many months your cash lasts.
🧑🤝🧑Hire someone
The true cost of an employee, beyond salary.
📣Get customers
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Sole prop, LLC or corporation — which fits.
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PlanningBreak-even calculator
Units and revenue to cover costs — and to hit a profit target.
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StartingStartup cost estimator
Editable budget with one-time and monthly costs plus a buffer.
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