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First steps

The first week, done properly.

What a new dog walker needs before the first walk Insurance, a key system and a plan for bad weather. The rest can wait. 26 October 2026 · 3 min read Is my business idea any good? Five questions to ask first Who pays, how often, how they find you, what it costs you, and whether you would still do it in a year. 23 October 2026 · 5 min read How to name your business in an afternoon Say what you do, where, or how it feels. Then check the web address before you fall in love with it. 22 October 2026 · 4 min read The boring things to set up in your first week A separate bank account, a simple record of sales and a note of every cost. Ten minutes a week keeps it all easy. 21 October 2026 · 5 min read