Priority
Critical
Problems that can seriously hurt your startup if left unaddressed. Fix these first.
Related Problems
30 problems in this category
Critical2 recommended tools
I need a domain and website hosting
Claim your corner of the internet before someone else does.
30 min - 1 hour
$1–$12/mo
Founder, Technical
pre-launchlaunch
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Critical2 recommended tools
I need professional email and team collaboration
Look professional and work together seamlessly from day one.
1-2 hours
$6–$12/mo
Founder, Operations
pre-launchlaunchgrowth
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Critical2 recommended tools
I need to manage accounting and finances
Know your numbers before they become a problem.
2-4 hours initial setup
$15–$42/mo
Founder, Finance
launchgrowthscale
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Critical1 recommended tool
I need to accept payments from customers
Turn your product into a business—start accepting payments.
2-4 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Technical+1
launchgrowthscale
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Critical1 recommended tool
I need to incorporate my startup
Make it official and protect yourself—incorporate properly.
1-2 weeks
$8/mo
Founder, Legal
pre-launchlaunch
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Critical4 recommended tools
I need to manage my cap table and equity
Know exactly who owns what—mistakes here are expensive.
2-4 hours initial setup
From $0/mo
Founder, Finance+1
launchgrowthscale
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Critical3 recommended tools
I need version control and code collaboration
Never lose code again—track every change, collaborate safely.
1-2 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Technical
pre-launchlaunchgrowthscale
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Critical5 recommended tools
I need to deploy my application to production
Ship your code to the world with one git push.
30 min - 2 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Technical
pre-launchlaunchgrowth
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Critical5 recommended tools
I need a database for my application
Store your data reliably—let someone else manage the servers.
1-2 hours
From $0/mo
Technical
pre-launchlaunchgrowth
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Critical5 recommended tools
I need user authentication for my app
Secure authentication without the security headaches.
2-4 hours
From $0/mo
Technical
pre-launchlaunchgrowth
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Critical3 recommended tools
I need my product to work on all devices
One product, every screen—design that adapts to your users.
Built into design process
From $0/mo
Technical, Marketing
pre-launchlaunchgrowth
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Critical7 recommended tools
I need a system to track sales leads and deals
Stop losing deals to disorganization
2-4 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Sales
launchgrowthscale
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Critical7 recommended tools
I need to find more potential customers
Fill your pipeline with qualified prospects
4-8 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Sales+1
launchgrowthscale
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Critical6 recommended tools
I need my website to rank higher on Google
Get found when customers search
1-2 weeks
From $0/mo
Founder, Marketing
launchgrowthscale
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Critical6 recommended tools
I need a system to manage customer support tickets
Never drop the ball on support
2-4 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Customer Success
launchgrowthscale
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Critical6 recommended tools
I need to onboard new customers effectively
Turn signups into successful customers
1-2 weeks
From $0/mo
Founder, Customer Success
launchgrowthscale
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Critical6 recommended tools
I need to identify and prevent customer churn
Keep more customers, grow faster
1-2 weeks
From $0/mo
Founder, Customer Success
growthscale
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Critical7 recommended tools
I need a system to track tasks and projects
Know what everyone's working on
2-4 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Operations
pre-launchlaunchgrowthscale
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Critical5 recommended tools
I need better tools for team communication
Stay connected, stay focused
1-2 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Operations+1
pre-launchlaunchgrowthscale
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Critical6 recommended tools
I need to set up recurring subscription billing for my SaaS
Automate recurring revenue without the billing headaches
2-4 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Technical+1
launchgrowthscale
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Critical5 recommended tools
I need to handle startup tax compliance properly
Stay compliant and keep more money
4-8 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Finance+1
pre-launchlaunchgrowthscale
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Critical4 recommended tools
I need to set up payroll for my first employees
Pay your team correctly without the compliance headaches
2-4 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, HR+1
launchgrowthscale
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Critical4 recommended tools
I need a business bank account for my startup
Banking built for how startups actually operate
30 min - 1 hour
Free
Founder, Finance
pre-launchlaunchgrowth
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Critical4 recommended tools
I need to incorporate my startup properly
Set up your company structure the right way from day one
2-4 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Legal
pre-launchlaunch
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Critical3 recommended tools
I need privacy policy and terms of service for my product
Get your legal pages done right without expensive lawyers
1-2 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Legal
pre-launchlaunchgrowth
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Critical4 recommended tools
I need to comply with GDPR and data protection regulations
Handle user data responsibly and stay compliant
4-8 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Technical+1
launchgrowthscale
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Critical5 recommended tools
I need proper employment contracts and agreements
Hire right with proper employment documentation
2-4 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, HR+1
launchgrowthscale
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Critical4 recommended tools
I need to manage our cap table and equity properly
Know exactly who owns what at all times
2-4 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Finance+1
pre-launchlaunchgrowthscale
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Critical5 recommended tools
I need to set up an online store to sell products
Launch your store and start selling today
2-4 hours
From $0/mo
Founder, Marketing
pre-launchlaunchgrowth
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Critical3 recommended tools
I can't afford a bookkeeper but have lots of transactions
You don't need an accounting degree to keep clean books.
1-3 hours initial setup
From $0/mo
Founder, Finance
pre-launchlaunch
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