First 100 Days Checklist
Your day-by-day roadmap for launching successful operations in a new market. Every task, milestone, and warning from our experience.
Foundation Phase Tasks
Legal setup, infrastructure, and first hiresDay 1
4 tasks
Secure temporary workspace/co-working space
Ops LeadOpen local bank account (if entity ready)
FinanceMeet with legal counsel
LegalActivate local phone numbers
ITDay 2
3 tasks
Day 5
4 tasks
Day 10
4 tasks
Day 15
4 tasks
Day 20
4 tasks
Day 25
4 tasks
Day 30
4 tasks
Key Milestones
Legal Entity Operational
Day 10All registrations complete, ready to hire
First Team Onboarded
Day 30Core team of 5-10 people ready to start
Operations Stabilized
Day 50Serving clients successfully with quality
Ready to Scale
Day 70Proven model ready for rapid growth
Market Leader Position
Day 100Established presence with growth momentum
Critical Warnings
Don't Skip Compliance
Every shortcut in the first 30 days creates 10x problems later
Hire Your Leader First
Country Manager by Day 20 or everything else suffers
Cash Flow is King
Have 6 months runway - everything takes longer
Culture from Day 1
You can't retrofit culture - build it from the start
Checklist Stats
Pro Tips
- Week 1 sets the tone - be overprepared
- Celebrate small wins to build momentum
- Document everything - you'll expand again
- Your first 10 hires determine your culture
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