15 Milestones


I have had a first paying customer

I have had a first paying customer

This milestone should be added after you have your first paying customer.


I have hired an employee or contractor

I have hired an employee or contractor

This milestone should be added after you have hired an employee, vendor or independent contractor to work or provide a service for you. This milestone can be updated each time you hire someone.


I have made sales this year

I have made sales this year

This milestone should be added for each year that your business has made sales, and it can be updated as your business sales grow.


I got funding for my business

I got funding for my business

This milestone should be added you receive funding to grow your business. This can be from a grant, bank loan, or investors and can be updated each time you receive new funding.


I made a profit after paying my expenses

I made a profit after paying my expenses

This milestone should be added after your business becomes profitable, meaning your sales are higher than your expenses.


I have tested my idea with potential customers

I have tested my idea with potential customers

This milestone should be added after you have tested your business idea, product, or service by getting feedback from customers or potential customers.


I have opened a bank account for my business

I have opened a bank account for my business

This milestone should be added after you open your bank account for your business.


I have a business plan

I have a business plan

This milestone should be added after you have finished the first draft of your business plan.


I have named my business

I have named my business

This milestone should be added after you have decided on a name for your business.


I have designed my first product/service

I have designed my first product/service

This milestone should be added after you have designed your first product or service. A prototype or description counts, as long as it is to the point where you can get feedback from potential customers.


I have launched a business website

I have launched a business website

This milestone should be added after you launch your business website.


I have secured my first business license or permit

I have secured my first business license or permit

This milestone should be added after you have gotten your first business license or permit.


I have purchased the equipment and/or, supplies needed to start my business

I have purchased the equipment and/or, supplies needed to start my business

This milestone should be added after you have purchased the equipment or supplies you need to launch your business.


I have manufactured my first product

I have manufactured my first product

This milestone should be added after you have created your first product or products that are ready to sell.


I have received a first customer testimonial

I have received a first customer testimonial

This milestone should be added after you recieve your first customer review or testimonial.