From Talent to Business™ — Foundational Business Starting Kit

You don’t need a perfect plan to start a business.

If you’re already baking cookies, cutting lawns, detailing cars, braiding hair, tutoring, or offering a service—you’re closer than you think.

From Talent to Business™ is a clean, printable starter kit that helps you turn your skill into a simple business model—built around one idea:

Progress > Perfection. Start small. Start right. Improve fast.

What this kit helps you do

• Clarify what you sell, who you serve, and why it matters

• Understand Revenue, COGS, Gross Profit, Expenses, Net Profit in plain language

• Calculate a price floor so you stop underpricing

• Package your offer into Starter / Standard / Premium options

• Build a simple “micro-system” for sales, delivery, and tracking

• Use an Agile approach to launch, learn, and improve weekly

• Follow a 7-Day Launch Plan to take your first real step

What’s included

• 12-page PDF (printable)

• Worksheets + tables + fill-in prompts

• Copy/paste scripts (offers, follow-ups, feedback, referrals)

• A lightweight “Business Charter” page to make it real

Who it’s for

• Beginners with an idea who need structure to start

• Side hustlers ready to become consistent

• Micro-business owners who want better pricing and clarity

• Anyone who wants to move from “I think I can” to “I’m doing it”

You’ll like this if…

You want a simple, low-pressure way to start—without getting stuck in logos, paperwork, or endless planning.

FAQs

Q: Is this for a specific business type?

A: No—works for products (cookies) and services (lawns).

Q: Do I need Excel?

A: Yes—to take full advantage of the calculator, Excel is best.

Q: I’m just starting—what if I don’t have numbers yet?

A: That’s okay. The kit includes simple estimates, so you can start with “good enough” numbers and refine them as you make actual sales. Remember, the goal is progress, not perfection. You don't need to know everything now; we just need to start somewhere and can build as we go.

Q: How long will this take to complete?

A: Most people can fill out the core pages in 30–60 minutes, then follow the 7-day launch plan to take action without overthinking.