Acquire necessary tools or equipment

You can't deliver reliably without the right tools and equipment. Knowing exactly what you need — and keeping it in working order — prevents the last-minute scrambles that cost you jobs and reputation.

Do this

1. List every tool or piece of equipment a typical job requires.
2. Note what you own, what you rent, and what's missing.
3. Plan to buy or rent the gaps before they hold up a job.
4. Set a simple routine to keep everything maintained and ready.

Tools & Equipment Checklist

• List all tools/equipment a typical job needs
• Mark owned vs. rented vs. missing
• Budget for the missing essentials
• Schedule basic maintenance so nothing fails mid-job
• Keep a backup plan for your most critical tool