Business Starter Kit

Business Starter Kit

A launch-ready guide from The Launch Dock | Merchant Ship Collective

Start small. Launch smart. Grow loud.

Ready to turn your idea into income? The Business Starter Kit is a practical, no-fluff guide to help you launch your business with clarity and confidence—even if you’ve never started one before.

This downloadable workbook walks you through every step of the launch process, from defining your offer to gaining your first paying customer. Whether you’re offering a local service, selling physical goods, or building a side hustle, this kit gives you the structure and tools to get started.

What’s Included

• Offer Definition Worksheet: Clarify exactly what you're selling, who it's for, and why people will pay
• One-Page Business Plan: Outline your mission, audience, pricing, and marketing in under an hour
• Branding Prompts: Brainstorm business names, taglines, tone, and color direction
• Launch Checklist: Follow a simple week-by-week checklist to build momentum and stay on track
• Growth Tracker: Track leads, bookings, and revenue as you grow

Who It’s For

• Local service providers (such as lawn care, cleaning, trades, tutoring)
• First-time entrepreneurs launching a new venture
• Side hustlers looking to get serious
• Teens or students building a small business
• Anyone who wants to take focused action with a plan

Created by Merchant Ship Collective, this workbook is part of The Launch Dock—our entrepreneurship newsletter and resource library designed for real-world business builders.

Download it now and take your first step toward a clear, confident launch.