Become efficient and well organized (separate personal and business finances, create a bookkeeping plan, surround yourself with trustworthy professionals)
Entity formation
Foundational documents (e.g., partnership or operating agreements)
Budgeting
Pricing
Financial statements (how to read a P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement)
Key contracts, including nondisclosure agreements, design services agreements, manufacturing/co-packing, and distribution agreements, and pros and cons of co-packing and private labeling
Brand selection, clearance, and registration
Why to consider copyright protection for logos and websites