You didn’t start a business to chase documents, recreate processes, or keep everything in your head. But once customers show up, and money starts moving, simple breaks. Fast.

Day Zero Operations is the minimum structure that lets you run day-to-day without losing the spark that got you started.

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This checklist helps you put that foundation in place in under an hour. It covers:

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• The minimum source of truth setup

• A simple weekly cadence that keeps work moving

• Basic compliance and record-keeping guardrails