Programs / Business Readiness / Workshop 01
Business Foundations
Get your business ready.
Put the documentation, financial setup, and communication tools in place so you can confidently take on paid work. The question we answer together: “If someone wants to hire me tomorrow, am I ready?”
What you'll build
Your work from this workshop
Business Readiness Checklist becomes your Business Readiness Profile in My Business.
Learn
From the live session
Reference material
Business Foundations — Workshop Presentation
The full slide deck used during the live workshop.
English and Spanish available
The presentation is a reference from the live session — it doesn't replace the workshop.
Build it
Tools that save into your business
Business Profile
Professional Business Profile & Email Setup
Present your business professionally — fill it once, reuse it everywhere.
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Business Profile
Business Readiness Checklist
If someone wanted to hire you tomorrow, are you ready?
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Business Profile
Required Documents & Compliance Tracker
Be ready before the opportunity arrives.
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Financials
Business Banking & Financial Separation
Separate business money from personal money — one simple habit at a time.
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Workshop resources
Worksheets, trackers, and handouts
Activity — also in My Work
Business Readiness Checklist
Score all 27 foundation items as Complete, In Progress, or Need Help, then set your top three priorities.
English and Spanish available
Activity — also in My Work
Required Documents & Compliance Tracker
Track every registration, tax, payment, insurance, and operations document a client may ask for.
English and Spanish available
Activity — also in My Work
Professional Business Profile & Email Setup
Build your business profile, 30-second introduction, professional email, signature, and contact audit.
English and Spanish available
Activity — also in My Work
Business Banking & Financial Separation Worksheet
Separate business and personal money: banking plan, money in vs. money out, and a monthly money routine.
English and Spanish available
Complete each one online to save your progress, or download the printed handout.
Next steps
Your homework
Complete your Business Readiness Checklist, close one document gap, and bring your updated business profile to Office Hours.
Bring this to Office Hours if you get stuck. Save your work as you go.
Next: Branding & Building Your OfferSupport
You don't have to figure it out alone
Office Hours
Weekly one-on-one time with Inclusive Action staff to work through your questions.
Get help
Contact your program team, ask a question, or request a resource.