Business Startup Guide: 8 Week Roadmap to Launch a Business in Maryland and Beyond

Welcome! Congratulations on taking the first step toward launching your business in Maryland and beyond. Whether you're a first-time founder or building your second act, this guide is designed to give you structure, support, and confidence as you bring your vision to life. Starting a business can be overwhelming, from legal forms, marketing materials, pricing, websites, funding, but you don’t have to figure it all out at once. This guide breaks it down week by week, so you can build steadily without burning out. What This Guide Is -A step-by-step, week-by-week checklist from registration to revenue -Links to official state portals and free resources -Guidance for branding, marketing, pricing, legal setup, and more -Worksheets and planner space to sketch your business idea Who This Is For -New entrepreneurs ready to launch in Maryland and beyond -Side hustlers going legit -Founders seeking structure for their launch -Community leaders building a business rooted in service and strategy How to Use This Guide -Printable + Fillable: Use checkboxes to track progress by hand or digitally. -Weekly Format: Tackle one section each week or go at your own pace. -Interactive: Click on the embedded links for tools, forms, and resources. -Brandable: Use the blank fields to write, sketch, or adapt ideas for your brand.