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title: Milestones — Sky's The Limit
description: Milestones — Sky's The Limit
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# 15 Milestones

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![I have had a first paying customer](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/customer@4x.png)

#### **I have had a first paying customer**

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

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![I have hired an employee or contractor](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/Hired@4x.png)

#### **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.

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![I have made sales this year](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/salesTarget@4x.png)

#### **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.

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![I got funding for my business](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/funding@4x.png)

#### **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.

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![I made a profit after paying my expenses](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/profitable@4x.png)

#### **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.

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![I have tested my idea with potential customers](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/Test@4x.png)

#### **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.

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![I have opened a bank account for my business](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/bank@4x.png)

#### **I have opened a bank account for my business**

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

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![I have a business plan](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/plan@4x.png)

#### **I have a business plan**

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

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![I have named my business](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/namedBusiness@4x.png)

#### **I have named my business**

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

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![I have designed my first product/service](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/design@4x.png)

#### **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.

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![I have launched a business website](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/Website@4x.png)

#### **I have launched a business website**

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

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![I have secured my first business license or permit](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/License@4x.png)

#### **I have secured my first business license or permit**

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

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![I have purchased the equipment and/or, supplies needed to start my business](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/purchase@4x.png)

#### **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.

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![I have manufactured my first product](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/manufactureDeliver@4x.png)

#### **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.

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![I have received a first customer testimonial](https://www.skysthelimit.org/hubfs/SkysTheLimit_May2022/Images/Testimonial@4x.png)

#### **I have received a first customer testimonial**

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