After selecting your tools with the Core Stack Checklist, this asset guides you through the critical next step: configuring them to work together as a coherent system. This is the foundational setup for your business's operational plumbing.

I. Financial Infrastructure

• [ ] Connect your business bank account to your payment processor (e.g., LemonSqueezy) to enable payouts.
• [ ] Configure your invoicing software or payment processor with your legal business name and address.
• [ ] Link your financial accounts to your Profit & Loss Tracker spreadsheet for streamlined bookkeeping.

II. Website & Marketing Infrastructure

• [ ] Connect your custom domain name to your website platform (e.g., Framer).
• [ ] Update your domain's DNS records (MX records) to activate your professional email with your email provider (e.g., Google Workspace).
• [ ] Install your analytics tool (e.g., Google Analytics) on your website.
• [ ] Embed your lead capture form from your ESP (e.g., MailerLite) onto your website.
• [ ] Verify your domain with your ESP to ensure high email deliverability.

III. Internal Operations Infrastructure

• [ ] Create a master folder structure in your cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive) for organizing all business files (e.g., /FINANCE, /LEGAL, /MARKETING).
• [ ] Set up a shared team calendar (e.g., Google Calendar) and add key project deadlines or financial reminders.
• [ ] Create and save standardized document templates (e.g., Invoice Template, Proposal Template) in your shared drive.

// An Operational Asset from GrindAudit.com