The document outlines 12 essential steps for professionalizing a digital startup, including registering the business, setting a salary, hiring necessary personnel, and managing client relationships. It emphasizes the importance of careful co-founder selection, workspace establishment, and branding investments. The author, who has extensive experience in SEO and startup management, provides these insights based on their professional background.

2. 12 Steps to Professionalize
Your Digital Startup

3. About Me
• Founder and CEO, GDI
Online Marketing
• 8+ Years of SEO
Experience
• Blogger at
GlenDemands.com
• Former Manager,
Emerson and Brady
Corporation
• Speaker, SMX West,
Confluence, MORCon,
PeepCon

4. About Me
• Founder and CEO, GDI
Online Marketing
• 8+ Years of SEO
Experience
• Blogger at
GlenDemands.com
• Former Manager,
Emerson and Brady
Corporation
• Speaker, SMX West,
Confluence, MORCon,
PeepCon

5. 1. Register Your Business

6. 2. Set a Salary for Yourself

7. 3. Choose Co-founders Carefully

8. 4. Hire an Accountant

9. 5. Hire a Lawyer for Documents

10. 6. Establish a Simple Workspace

11. 6. Establish a Simple Workspace

12. 6. Establish a Simple Workspace

13. 6. Establish a Workspace

14. 6. Establish a Workspace

15. 6. Establish a Workspace

16. 6. Establish a Workspace

17. 7. Be Strict with Time

18. 8. Get an Admin Assistant

19. 9. Offer Benefits

20. 10. Choose Clients Carefully

21. 11. Get an MBA (or Hire One)

22. 12. Invest in Your Brand

23. THANK YOU!