Starting a Business? Do These 5 Things First

Starting a business sounds exciting until you realize you have no clue what to do first.

Most founders waste time, money, and momentum just trying to figure out the basics.

Let’s simplify it.

1. Lock Down Your Name (Everywhere)

Before you get attached to a name, make sure:

The domain is available
The state allows it

Nothing kills momentum faster than having to rebrand before you even start.

2. Make It Official

Register your business and get your EIN. This is what separates your personal finances from your business and protects you long-term.

3. Open Business Banking

If you mix personal and business money, your accounting will be a nightmare. Clean books start here.

4. Build Your Online Presence Fast

Website, Google Business Profile, and basic SEO. You don’t need perfection you need visibility.

5. Track Your Money From Day One

This is where most businesses fall apart. If you don’t know your numbers, you’re guessing and guessing kills businesses.

The Hard Truth: You’re Now in Sales

Here’s what nobody tells you… Once everything is set up, your real job starts: selling. You can have the best website, branding, and systems in the world but if you can’t close, none of it matters.

Where We Come In

At The GABB Group, we don’t just “do accounting.” We help startups build a financial system that actually supports growth:

Clear, decision-ready financials
Profit-first cost structure
Automated systems that save time
Guidance on funding when needed

We don’t work with everyone and that’s intentional. We partner with businesses that are serious about growing.

Final Thought

Starting a business doesn’t have to be overwhelming but doing it wrong is expensive. If you get these fundamentals right, everything else gets easier.