First Five Things You Have to Do to Start a Business as a Creator

Introduction

• Introduction and background of the instructor

1. Setting Up Your Entity

• Setting up your entity: Why this is important?
• How to set up an entity
• Setting up a DBA and registered agent
• Challenge: Researching your name on state LLC finder
• Solution: Creating an LLC using a name, not on the database

2. Bank Accounts, Taxes, EIN, and Business Credit

• Getting your EIN
• Setting up a bank account
• Preparing for taxes: How do you get paid?
• Challenge: Signing up for an EIN and finding a bank
• Solution: Depositing money and getting a debit and credit card

3. Branding: Website, Portfolio, Reel, and Social Media

• Creating a logo, brand guide, bio, and resume
• Determining your target audience and niche
• Designing a website and signing up for social media platforms
• Editing and posting your reel and video spots (portfolio)
• Challenge: What is your target audience?
• Solution: Designing your branding and portfolio

4. Pitching, Onboarding, and Fulfillment

• Prospecting, lead generation, marketing, and sales
• Solidifying your creative and administrative team
• Creating an SOP or system for onboarding clients
• Figuring out your invoicing method
• Challenge: How will you pay your team and yourself?
• Solution: Figuring out what to do with profits

Conclusion

• Next steps