Tasks

Clear
#27 Determine total capital needed and runway target ✏️
Startup cost + 6 months operating runway. Add 15% contingency.
📁 Funding high
#29 Apply for SBA 7(a) or 504 loan if needed ✏️
Expect 60-90 day approval. Need business plan, financials, personal guarantee.
📁 Funding high
#28 Open business line of credit ✏️
Even if unused — establishes credit history and emergency buffer.
📁 Funding normal
#30 Contact equipment financing vendors (Resilite, AAI, etc.) ✏️
Vendor financing often beats bank rates on equipment-only deals.
📁 Funding normal
#31 Draft investor pitch deck (if raising outside capital) ✏️
10 slides max. Problem, solution, market, traction, team, ask.
📁 Funding low
#32 Launch pre-sale memberships for launch capital ✏️
Founding member discount in exchange for upfront payment.
📁 Funding low