Guide

# Starting a Business? The Tech Checklist for Your First Month

Just started a business or LLC? Here is the technology you actually need in month one, from your domain and email to payments and security, and what can wait.

By the Wisconsin Tech Shop team · Updated October 31, 2026

**Short answer:** In your first month, set up a domain and professional email, a simple website, a Google Business Profile, a way to take payments and send invoices, accounting software, and basic security like a password manager and two-step logins. Put every account in the business’s name. Most other tools can wait.

## Month one checklist

- **Domain** in the business name, registered to you.
- **Professional email** on that domain.
- **A simple website:** what you do, where, prices or how to get a quote, and how to reach you.
- **Google Business Profile** so you show up on Google and Maps.
- **Payments and invoicing:** cards, ACH and invoices.
- **Accounting software** connected to your bank.
- **Security:** password manager, two-step logins and backups.

## What can wait

A CRM, marketing automation, custom software and AI tools are worth it once you have steady customers and repeat busywork.

## Mistakes to avoid

- Registering the domain or accounts to a personal email or to a web designer.
- Using a free email address for business.
- Skipping two-step login.
- Paying for big software suites before you need them.

We set up everything on this list, usually in a week, all in your name. See [new business tech setup](https://wisconsintechshop.com/it-support/new-business-tech-setup/).

## Frequently asked questions

### How much should a new business spend on tech?

Less than you think at first. Get the essentials right, then add tools when they save more time or money than they cost.

### Do I need a website if I have a Facebook page?

Yes. A website you own shows up in Google, works with AI assistants and can’t be taken away by a platform. Facebook is a good addition, not a replacement.

## Related services

- [New Business Tech Setup](https://wisconsintechshop.com/it-support/new-business-tech-setup/): Just started a business? We set up the technology you need from day one: domain, professional email, a simple website, Google Business Profile, online payments, accounting connections and basic security, all in your name. (From $750)
- [Business Email Setup (Google Workspace & Microsoft 365)](https://wisconsintechshop.com/hosting/business-email-setup/): Professional email on your own domain with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, set up with security, shared inboxes and migration from old accounts. (From $150)
- [Small Business Website Design](https://wisconsintechshop.com/web-design/small-business-website-design/): A professional, mobile-first website for your small business that loads fast, ranks locally and makes it easy to call, book or buy, at a fixed price. (From $1,250)
- [Google Business Profile Optimization](https://wisconsintechshop.com/seo/google-business-profile-optimization/): Get more calls and direction requests from Google Maps with a fully optimized Google Business Profile, from categories and services to photos, posts and Q&A. (From $250 setup + $125/mo)

## Related quick fixes

- [New Employee Starting](https://wisconsintechshop.com/fix/new-employee-tech-setup/)
- [Using a Personal Gmail for Business](https://wisconsintechshop.com/fix/switch-personal-gmail-to-business-email/)

[All tech fixes](https://wisconsintechshop.com/fix/)

## Tell us what you need

Get a free, no-pressure quote from a Wisconsin development team. Tell us a little about your business and we'll reply within one business day with next steps, rough pricing and honest advice.

- Big projects and small ones are all welcome
- Fixed-price quotes, no surprise invoices
- You own your code, data and accounts
- A client portal to track progress, invoices and payments
- Rooted in Wisconsin, serving businesses nationwide

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