The New Business Setup Checklist + Free Templates

Starting a business comes with a long list of paperwork nobody warns you about. This free checklist puts it all in one place, so you know exactly what you need and when.

What's inside:

21 Essential Documents Checklist, organised into 4 categories: Business Foundation, Client Documents, HR, and Operations. Know exactly what you're missing before it costs you a client, a hire, or a headache.

4 Bonus Templates, ready to use immediately:

- Invoice Template

- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Template

- Offer Letter Template

- Meeting Minutes Template

5 Costly Mistakes Guide, a short breakdown of the most common (and expensive) document mistakes new founders make, and how to avoid them.

Who this is for:

Founders, freelancers, and small business owners who are done running their business from memory, WhatsApp chats, and scattered files. If you're setting up, formalising, or simply trying to get organised, this checklist shows you exactly where to start.

Need a document urgently, or something more customised for your country or industry? Acacia VA Studio offers the full HR Starter Pack and a growing library of ready-to-use business templates, built for African founders who want to look and run like an established brand from day one.

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