028: 9 Things You Actually Need to Start a Service-Based Business (and All the Other Things That Can Wait)

Starting a business can feel daunting and the to-do list can be miles long. But, I’m here to tell you that things of things you have to do to get started might just be less than you’d think. In this episode, we are exploring what actually needs to happen to get your business up and running, plus what can wait a while longer. If you’re in the earlier stages of your business or planning to start a business soon, this episode will give you clarity (and an actual to-do list!) to get rolling! I’m covering the 9 things you need to start your service-based business in the order that you should do them. This is your actual guide if you’re feeling stuck! Then, I’m covering 4 things people often think they need to get started, but can actually wait. Get ready to feel motivated and prepared to get your business idea off the ground! Links Mentioned in This Episode: - FREE Business Naming Guide: https://elizabethmccravy.com/name-your-business - Buy Domains with GoDaddy: https://elizabethmccravy.com/godaddy - Get a professional domain-based email with GSuite (20% off first year): https://elizabethmccravy.com/gsuite - Shop the EM Shop Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop - Get all the helpful business registration links I mentioned in the full blog post here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/28 This episode has a full blog post to go with it! Read the post and get all the links mentioned today here: https://elizabethmccravy.com/28 Thank you to Amy Wolterman for sending me this topic as an episode suggestion! If you ever have any topics you’d like to suggest, send me a message on Instagram (@elizabethmccravy) or comment on my latest post with your idea! I’d love to hear it! If you're a new business owner who still doesn't have a website yet, I made something for you. It's a free 15-page guide that walks you through exactly what you need to launch your first website — what to skip, what actually matters, and the five steps to go from zero to live. No coding, no big budget, no perfection required. Plus you'll get 20% off my Showit templates inside! Get it FREE at https://elizabethmccravy.com/ Need some extra pages to improve or add onto your Showit website, BUT you’re not in the market for an entirely new template? You need my Add On Templates for Showit! You'll find add ons like speaker pages, podcast pages, quiz lead magnets, favorite things pages, Link in Bio pages, and more. Use the code “BBPOD”to save 15% on your add on or full site template for a limited time: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop