The Startup Checklist: 25 Steps to a Scalable, High-Growth Business

There is a reason that at the time of this review David Rose’s The Startup Checklist has 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon – because it is a well written, in depth manual that satisfies any questions an aspiring entrepreneur might have through the process of starting their own business and it addresses the necessary steps that must be taken in order to do so successfully. Clearly from the observable customer feedback his book provided them with whatever advice or wisdom they were looking for. I am a student at the University of South Florida and was required to read this book for a course I’m taking in the entrepreneurship program there. I can honestly say that I learned so much through reading this book that I was unaware of prior, both of potential pitfalls and of the technical how-to aspect of the process of establishing a legitimate business entity. At this point I have not yet started my own business however one day in the not so distant future I will and when that day comes I intend to treat The Startup Checklist as if it were scripture because I know it will help me avoid unnecessary mistakes and direct me towards success. Like an instruction manual, it is explicit and understandable. Every tidbit of information it contains is essential as well as pragmatic with no fluff or superfluous anecdotes. Simultaneously, Rose manages to write in a way that is not dry or mundane as if you were reading the instruction manual to a calculator but rather is fun, lighthearted and easy to read. If that were all, this book would still be phenomenal but Rose takes it to another level by providing a multitude of supplementary resources in appendices at the end of the book that the reader can use to compliment the new knowledge they’ve gained. Whether you are a serial entrepreneur with an extensive business portfolio, or someone who has never operated a business in their life, The Startup Checklist will benefit you. If I were to only recommend a single book out of the literal thousands Amazon has on starting a business, this would be the one.

While some of the information and weblinks are a little dated in 2019, the wisdom and real-world experiential knowledge of David Rose are well worth your time in reading a referencing this book. I read the kindle edition so that I could use the hyperlinks and create notes more easily. This is more than a reference work, and although it's very compact in it's chapter arrangements and writing style, you'll notice that he doesn't waste words in what he needs to get across to the reader, who is for all intents and purposes someone who "means business". This book is intended to be highly practical and immensely useful, and it hits the mark right on the nose. It's not intended for historians, business historians or casual readers. It's for people in the Startup world as either a founder or an investor, but mainly for founders. The appendices and links and bibliography are worth the cost of the book many times over.

This is my first read of an entrepreneur book and I found it to be quite interesting. I would recommend this book to anyone who is thinking about becoming, or who has recently become, an entrepreneur. This is because it provides a lot of valuable advice about starting a high growth business. What I like most about this book is that it goes beyond discussing business terms that most anyone with a business degree knows already. Instead, David gets down to the actually steps that are taken when starting a business. The title doesn't lie, this book can most certainly be used as a startup checklist among new entrepreneurs.

Very impressed. Highly readable, this is the distilled essence on the subject of how to build a tech startup from a guy who knows his stuff backwards and forwards. As a first time founder I highly recommend this book to anyone else that is new to the tech startup world. This is the first book you should read. It includes excellent suggestions on deeper dive reading materials and resources. I wish i read it the day it was published, it would have saved me quite a bit of trial and error. Thank you David. PS. I strongly suspect more experienced folks would find some great gems in here to make it well worth adding to their library.

The Startup Checklist was an assigned reading for my Entrepreneurship course, and I was expecting a book that was boring to read with information I didn’t need. I was never planning on starting a business, but this book has opened my eyes to how simple most of the daunting steps can be. At first, I thought the book had too much information on resources that were not really needed, but the wealth of information and detail on the resources given helped calm my nerves by showing me that there are free or cheap ways to help put together a business. When I started reading each chapter I would think that I already knew anything that was about to be covered, but was always surprised with the simple solutions that I would have never known. I think reading this book should be any entrepreneurs first step when starting a new business.

This was an easy to read book with lots of examples and very good appendix. The resources list is extremely helpful, and adds to an already fantastic book. David Rose writing is both engaging and educational, and he is able to bring across his point without losing you in unnecessary details. This is a must have for anyone looking to start a business, especially a high growth scalable business. Naturally, a lot of the resources are US focused because David is in the US, but the lessons are easily transferable.

As an entrepreneurship student, I've been suggested to read countless books. This is by far the best book I've read about starting a business! David lists countless valuable resources that anybody can use to easily set up and manage all aspects of their business from the comfort of their home within a few hours. This is a must read for anybody who needs a quick and dirty guide about running a high growth, scalable business.

Got bored in the middle part. Didnot finish tje book

Very good companion book for Build Something Great (Overhauser,Saleh)

Good for 1st time business owner. Based on American start up only. You ll hv to research the laws for European but same concept.

Good book, recommended for startup entrepreneurs. Guides you step by step to all the phases of business. From idea to establishment, paper work, investment, funding, IPO and lastly the exit.

Definitely a must read for entrepreneur just starting out. Gives the basics in nutshell format and hence a good primer

The author has covered almost every aspect and various things you need to understand as a entrepreneur before starting any venture. Reading this book can save you from many potential risks while beginning your journey as an entrepreneur.