F.H. BLACK & COMPANY CPA INC.
Your Business Launch Roadmap
The complete blueprint for launching your business the right way - validated by market demand and built on bulletproof systems
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Market Validation & Strategic Foundation
Prove people will pay before you build
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Interview 20+ potential customers
Stop guessing what people want. Have real conversations about their current solutions, pain points, and what they're actually spending money on right now.
Calculate your realistic market size
Forget the TAM fantasy. Focus on your serviceable obtainable market - the customers you can actually reach and serve in the next 12 months.
Validate pricing through actual conversations
The only way to know if your pricing works? Ask people to pay it. Test different price points and see where resistance appears.
Get paying customers for your MVP
Even if it's just 3 people paying $50 each, getting someone to exchange money for your solution validates everything.
Build your entrepreneurial network
Connect with industry contacts, find mentors who've been there, and build relationships with peers facing similar challenges.
Join relevant business communities
Get active in associations and groups where your customers hang out. This is where partnerships and opportunities emerge.
◉ Phase Insight
Completing market validation saves an average of 6 months and $50,000 in pivots later. You've just de-risked your entire venture.
Business Model & Financial Systems
Build integrated systems that support cash flow and growth
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Choose a revenue model that matches buying behavior
Subscription? One-time? Usage-based? Pick what aligns with how your customers already buy similar solutions.
Price based on value, not your costs
If you save someone $10,000 or make them $10,000, charging $1,000 is a no-brainer. Cost-plus pricing leaves money on the table.
Nail your unit economics
Know exactly what it costs to acquire a customer (CAC) and their lifetime value (LTV). Aim for LTV:CAC above 3:1.
Design a measurable customer acquisition strategy
Map out exactly how you'll get customers: channels, costs, conversion rates. No hoping and praying allowed.
Build cash flow forecasting systems
Create a 13-week rolling forecast. Cash flow kills more businesses than profitability - know when you'll run dry.
Separate personal and business finances
Set up your financial runway, open business accounts, and start building business credit from day one.
Plan your compensation strategy
Decide how and when you'll pay yourself based on your business structure and tax implications.
◉ Phase Insight
Strong financial systems from day one increase your chances of surviving year one by 82%. You're building a business, not a hobby.
Legal Foundation & Risk Management
Sleep soundly knowing you're protected
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Choose the right business structure
LLC? Corporation? Consider liability protection, tax implications, and your growth plans. This decision impacts everything.
Register and get your numbers
Provincial registration, federal business number, GST/HST accounts - get legal from the start.
Set up compliance systems
Employment standards, tax remittances, regulatory requirements - build systems to stay compliant automatically.
Create contingency plans
What happens if you get sick? Your biggest client leaves? Your supplier fails? Plan for the worst, execute for the best.
Protect your intellectual property
Trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets - identify what needs protection and secure it before competitors can.
Draft essential contracts
Service agreements, NDAs, employment contracts - have templates ready before you need them.
Get appropriate insurance
General liability, professional liability, cyber insurance - protect against risks that could wipe you out.
◉ Phase Insight
Proper legal structure and risk management prevents 90% of business-ending disasters. You've just built a fortress around your dream.
Technology Infrastructure & Launch
Build systems that scale with you
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Build your essential tech stack
Accounting, CRM, communication tools - choose systems that talk to each other and grow with you.
Launch your professional web presence
Your website is your 24/7 salesperson. Make it clear, compelling, and conversion-focused.
Implement security and backup systems
Data breaches and losses can end businesses. Set up automatic backups and security protocols now.
Create scalable delivery systems
Design customer onboarding and service delivery that works for 10 customers or 1,000.
Build feedback loops
Set up systems to continuously gather and act on customer feedback. The market will tell you everything.
Document all processes
Create SOPs for everything. This is how you scale beyond yourself and maintain quality.
Execute your launch strategy
Define success metrics, create your launch sequence, and go live with confidence!
◉ Phase Insight
You've built a real business! Companies with documented systems and processes grow 3x faster. Time to celebrate and scale.
Ready to Build Something That Lasts?
For personalized guidance on validating your market opportunity and building integrated business foundations, we're here to help.
Contact F.H. Black & Company