Knowing what to do is the easy part. Knowing when is what separates founders who build something real from those who burn time and money on the right things at the wrong moment.
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"Knowing when to do what is the hardest part."
Every task has a window — too early wastes money and attention, too late costs opportunity or credibility. The bars below show each task's valid range. The darker zone is the sweet spot. Red means you're past optimal — do it now.
Where are you right now?
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Foundation
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First Client
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Consistent Work
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Building a Team
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Scale & Brand
Legal & Formation
Register your business entity
Get your EIN from the IRS
Run TESS trademark search
File for trademark registration
Draft contractor agreement templates
Finances & Banking
Open a dedicated business bank account
Hire or engage a CPA
Set up tax withholding system
Get business insurance
Establish formal bookkeeping system
Brand & Credibility
Design logo and brand identity
Build a professional website
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