This document provides a checklist for entrepreneurs to use in preparing to launch a new business. It outlines 7 key areas to address: 1) Premises, 2) Insurance, 3) Legal Status, 4) Employment, 5) Finance, 6) Stationery, and 7) Sources of additional help. For each area, it lists specific questions and tasks that need to be completed before starting the business to ensure all legal, financial, and operational matters are in order. The checklist is intended to help entrepreneurs avoid issues by planning and preparing thoroughly for their business launch.