You Started an LLC…Now What? The First Things to Do (and What to Ignore)

You started the business. You filed the LLC. You’re officially legit.And once you come down from that high, reality hits…now what? What's next?Suddenly, there are a hundred things you could be doing. Building a website. Designing a logo. Picking software. Posting on social media. And it’s incredibly easy to spend months “setting up” your business without actually making any money.In this episode, we break down what small business owners should actually focus on right after creating an LLC. We walk through the few backend systems you need to set up immediately, what marketing basics are worth doing early on, and how to avoid getting stuck perfecting things that don’t move your business forward.If you’ve recently started a business, or you’re about to, this episode helps you cut through the noise and focus on the steps that lead to real revenue.We talk about:• The 3 practical things every new business should set up immediately• Why spending months on branding and websites can slow your business down• The simplest way to start invoicing and getting paid• What to prioritize in your first 30 days as a new business owner• The difference between “building a business” and actually starting oneOther resources we mention in this episode:How we invoice clients without fancy software (and when to get it):https://www.bigbadmarketing.com/blog/how-we-invoice-clients-without-fancy-software-and-when-to-get-itHow to build a basic website:https://www.bigbadmarketing.com/blog/how-to-build-a-basic-websiteHow to perfect your elevator pitch:https://www.bigbadmarketing.com/blog/heres-how-to-perfect-your-elevator-pitchHoneyBook (30% off subscription):https://share.honeybook.com/brooke2397546(Heads up: we may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you! But here’s the deal: we don’t promote anything we don't use ourselves. Every brand we back has earned its spot in our lineup.)👉 Sign up for the Big Bad Marketing newsletter athttps://www.bigbadmarketing.com/newsletter