Optional (but important) actions to do for your business:
Writing out a basic list of core values: the things your company believes in or stands for. This one is first because it’s the attitude of the company and what is important to it as a whole. This can help in hiring like-minded individuals that “get” your company or when going into joint ventures or cooperative partnerships. This can also be particularly useful to have when making decisions for the company.
Writing a company mission statement: This is usually a one-sentence statement that sums up the company vision such as, “A better world through kindness to animals.” I don’t find this very useful, but some people do like to have a short phrase or statement that defines their vision.
Writing a simple set of company policies: Usually enforced for legal issues or recourse; something you can fall back on when needed. They can include codes of conduct, benefits, entitlements, etc. but should include terms of payment, forms of payment, and clarification of guarantees or warranties.
Writing a simple operations manual for the procedures in your business. How you do things or and expect them to be done. It will help understand the process you use to complete functions and to make improvements. This will help when you are ready to hire employees. Write detailed job descriptions that include specific functions under that title - even if you do it all yourself right now.