Step 2: Set Up a Basic Website
Now, technically, you can start a business without a website… but it’s way easier to look legit and land customers if you have one.
Your website tells people:
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Who you are
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What you do
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How they can hire you
To keep things simple, use a tool like Hostinger’s website builder (that’s what I used in this example). It’s super affordable and lets you get online FAST — in minutes, not days.
With Hostinger’s AI builder:
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Choose your domain name (it’s included free with their plans!)
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Pick a template
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Fill in your business name and info
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Let the AI website builder design your site!
Then you can tweak the design, update the colors, add your logo, and adjust the copy (words) to really speak to your target customers.
Tip: Don’t spend hours making it perfect. Set a timer for an hour and just get version 1.0 launched.
Saturday: Set Up Operations
Now that your business is visible online, it’s time to make it functional.
Step 3: Set Up Scheduling + Payments
Use a scheduling tool like Calendly, Acuity, or TidyCal to let clients book your services. Many of these platforms also let you:
That means… your scheduling software can be your checkout system! 🙌
Once this is set up, your business is ready to make sales!
Step 4: Create a Simple Client Workflow
To make sure nothing falls through the cracks:
This helps you stay organized without needing fancy project management tools.
Step 5: Register Your Business
Registering your business with your state is an important step for legally getting it started. And, fortunately, it’s pretty easy to do!
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Register your business name with your state (usually called a DBA or “doing business as” name)
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Or file an LLC for more protection (costs ~$100 in most states)
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Get an EIN from the IRS website (takes minutes and is free!)
These small steps make your business official and will enable you to open business bank account.
Step 6: Open a Business Bank Account
You’ll need that EIN to open a business bank account, but it’s worth it, because a separate bank account for your business is incredibly useful.
Keeping your personal and business finances separate:
You can usually apply online or book an appointment at your local bank.
