Homeowners are often at a loss over how often to inspect certain areas of their homes. This checklist can help. Sources: NYT

<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/guides/realestate/home-maintenance-checklist" target="_self">Faucets</a>

Gutters (for leftover leaves from winter)

Check local ordinance for possible equipment use limits. See this <a href="https://www.wcax.com/2021/04/26/some-landscapers-say-new-burlington-leaf-blower-ordinance-could-hurt-business/" target="_self">example</a>.ordinances

Look up your city, town, district, zone, or homeowner association (HOA)&nbsp;

Porch (this is a great time to fix or re-do a paint job if needed!)

Save leaves in bags to use as natural mulch during autumn

Pool: clear it of leaves, close, and cover it.

Doors: caulk if needed to make sure hot air stays inside

<a href="https://garrettsrealty.com/blog/yearly-home-maintenance-tips.html" target="_self">Garbage disposal</a>

When to check these areas in your home

Here are the most common actions to help you navigate your way around

Copy items from another list (remix)

Schedule a checklist to Run

Press the + button in the upper right&nbsp;

Embed a checklist inside another checklist

Desktop: To enter edit mode, click the Edit button or click any plain black text to enter edit mode. (the cursor will focus on the item that you click)

Mobile: To enter edit mode, click the 3-dot menu near upper right of the list card

This feature lets you embed a checklist inside any of your other checklists

Works at top level only (not in indented sub-lists). Will be expanded later.

just add [[Checklist Name]] inside double brackets

In "Template View" you will see checkboxes next to your items

Check the single checkbox at the top - this is a "Select All" function

Click the schedule icon at the top of the checklist card

Schedule individual checklist items

To "Run" a checklist is like making a paper photocopy. You are making a static instance of a list that you can check the boxes, share to someone else to complete, and retain a copy of that specific list.&nbsp;&nbsp;

You can make as many Runs of a list as you like.

You can rename the name of each Run - overwriting the Checklist name

You can edit the description to customize it for each Run

Example: You have an Airbnb, and each time a guest departs, you want to give a link to a cleaning crew to complete and check items as they are completed. You can make a Run for each time you need the list to be completed.

Often, you may want to set a list to Run on a specific date and time, or have it Run every week or every 18 days. bonsai allows you to schedule as many Runs as you like - each with their own schedule.

When a Scheduled Run occurs, you (and every subscriber to that list) will get an email notifying them that there is a List that is due to be completed.

Sometime you may want to grab useful parts of yours or someone else's list. This feature lets you copy entire sub-lists and items from any of your lists, lists you subscribe to, lists you have branched from others, and publicly shared lists.

In Edit mode, you will see this at the bottom of your list "Copy List Items"

Due to the screen size required, this feature is only available on desktop browsers.

In Template view (template icon appears at top of your list), check off any individual checklist items you wish to schedule

Note the Schedule icon at top will turn from gray to blue and "wiggle"

Add <a href="https://app.trybonsai.com/checklists/LiHJkdKWnu" target="_self">hyperlinks</a>, bold, italic, underlined, <del>strikeout</del> text

In Edit mode, select any text and a formatting menu will appear

You can change the order and move list items up, down, indent, or de-dent into and out of sub-lists.

You can access these from the bottom of every screen in Edit mode (Desktop mode only)

Shift+Enter = Insert item above current item

In Edit mode press and hold the double-line icon to the left and drag &amp; drop the item up/down, or to sub-list or top-list level.

you can also use Trackpad to drag this icon to move the item where you want it to "drop"

When you edit the embedded checklist source, those changes will be reflected in every instance of the embed

Subscribe to a Checklist

How to Subscribe to a List: Click 🔍 or Choose <a href="https://app.trybonsai.com/discover" target="_self">Discover</a> to find a checklist that looks interesting

What this means: You can subscribe to any checklist that others make. This means you will see the list in your “My Checklists” feed, and when that list us updated by the author, you will see ther changes.

Notifications: A subscription also means you will receive all scheduled email notifications for that list.

Click ”Use this List” by clicking the star ⭐️ button

You will be presented with any scheduled notifications for that list.

You can make your own schedules for this list.

Editing will convert a Subscription to a Branched List: If you attempt to edit a list you are subscribed to, it will prompt you that if you proceed you will no longer receive updates to the list or its schedules. (You can still see updates from the source list in the Activity Tab for the list - and copy updated items into your list.

What this means: Sometimes you want to start with someone else’s list - and then customize it for yourself. This is called a branch.

How to Branch a List: Click 🔍 or Choose <a href="https://app.trybonsai.com/discover" target="_self">Discover</a> to find a checklist that looks interesting.&nbsp;

Note: When you start using another person‘s list, you always start with a Subscription before you can branch the list.&nbsp;

List Activity - You can always see a feed of the activity of any of your lists, including when they have been edited, when Runs have occurred, etc. To access this, you click the Activity Icon at the top of the List Card.

Item Info: If you copy a list item from another list, you can see that information here on the right side of any list item indicated by the 3-dot menu. Click (i) info to see and link back to the source list you copied from. ⇨

User Level Activity: (Coming soon) - This will allow you to see an aggregate of all the activity across all of your lists, subscriptions, branches , Runs, etc.

You might want to make sure your keyboard is set to "US International PC keyboard"

Plastic: run through dishwasher or scrub with soap &amp; water

Wood: spray with a 25% vinegar, 75% water solution; For a more thorough cleaning, you can also make a thick paste of kosher salt and water, rub it on the board, let it sit overnight, and scrape it off in the morning

How often: a few times a year, depending on purpose

Dust mites: wash encasements in hot water (over 130℉); couple times a year

Bedbug infestation: when applying fresh encasements on AFTER the infestation leave them on for at least a year

Vacuum encasement surface when not washing. When washing, do so according to manufacturer instructions

bonsai basics

You can use this format either for earlier stage startups, or for broad lists of investors if later stage.

What went poorly this month?  Could be a bulleted list of 2-5 items.

What do you need help with?  List up to 3 items people can help you with.  This should always go at the top of the email, as people might not read the rest in detail.

What went well this month?  Could be a bulleted list of 2-5 items.

What are the major goals in the next 3-6 months and how are you tracking?

Seed/Early Stage Companies - Investor Updates

Every step of the article lifecycle to help you get the most out of every great idea you have and word you write.

Writers differ on whether they come up with an idea and then look for an appropriate publication, or vice versa. <a href="https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-generate-new-article-ideas#15-ways-to-generate-new-article-ideas" target="_self">This is a good resource for the ideation process.</a>

Create a document where you store your ideas as they come up. A spreadsheet is a good format. You can create your own, or follow one of the many templates available online, like <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GWIzQ4o-Eiqkky7yMhKIQEheIyo87Bw3qzSXWJLlxsc/edit#gid=0" target="_self">this one</a> or <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HvYRRw18xE3G8HNOCtugQwD8JAz5IFfCJR_PQR05RTM/edit#gid=511740310" target="_self">this one</a>.&nbsp;

Decide which idea you want to start pitching.

Some ideas only work in a specific column in a specific publication. However, most ideas could work in several different publications.

Create a list of publications where your idea would be a good fit

Rank the publications in the order you plan on pitching them

Review best practices and guidelines on pitching freelance articles <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HvYRRw18xE3G8HNOCtugQwD8JAz5IFfCJR_PQR05RTM/edit#gid=1531367392" target="_self">here</a>.&nbsp;

Write your pitch to the specific publication and editor you are pitching first.

Zero in on the specific vertical/column/section you will be pitching

Find the name and contact information of the editor for that section. Places to check: Twitter, the publication's masthead, LinkedIn, a simple Google search.

If there seems to be more than one appropriate editor, it is general best to pitch the less senior editor, who may be less swamped. If they are at the same level, look at their social media or articles they have written to see which one seems more aligned with your pitch.

Include the word "PITCH" in the subject line

Double-check for any typos or grammatical errors

Mark in your idea tracking spreadsheet when you sent your pitch and to whom

IF you get a rejection/no response after 2 follow-ups: Move onto the next publication

If you haven't heard back in 7-10 days, send a follow up. <a href="https://thefreelancersyear.com/blog/following-up-editors-guide/" target="_self">This blog</a> has a good follow-up template.&nbsp;

If you still haven't heard back 7-10 days after your follow-up, send a second and final follow up. Again, <a href="https://thefreelancersyear.com/blog/following-up-editors-guide/" target="_self">this blog</a> has a good template for the second follow-up.&nbsp;

IF your pitch is accepted: work with your editor to write the article

Move onto the second publication on your publication list

Repeat steps 3-6 (Find the appropriate editor, Write your pitch, Send your pitch, Follow up) until your pitch gets accepted or you've exhausted all of the publications on your list.

If  your pitch doesn't get accepted, don't feel defeated. Return to your idea spreadsheet and start again with a new pitch.&nbsp;

Work with your editor to revise/edit your article until it is publication-ready

Maybe embed list here on writing articles?

Once your article has been published, share it across your channels

Email/text directly to family and friends or others you think would be interessted

Log your payment in whatever document you use to track freelance income

Getting paid as a freelancer is often a headache. Make sure to follow up until you have received payment&nbsp;

Thank your editor and pitch them again while you're on their mind!

The Article Lifecycle for Freeelancers

Item Info: If you copy a list item from another list, you can see that information here on the right side of any list item indicated by the 3-dot menu. Click (i) info to see and link back to the source list you copied from.

Consider hourly rate; it can be negotiable

Test List 2

Software Development - Prototype

<a href="http://t.co/yEn7fvb4" target="_self">How to Get Startup Ideas - @paulg</a>

It's to look for problems, preferably problems you have yourself

<a href="http://t.co/2qXHgT8z" target="_self">How to Become a Must-Have Product</a>

you have to compromise on one dimension: you can either build something a large number of people want a small amount, or something a small number of people want a large amount. Choose the latter.

<a href="https://twitter.com/paulg/status/1132013588187701249?s=20" target="_self">Paul G also says “raise 500k to start”</a>

<a href="https://www.inc.com/peter-cohan/the-anatomy-of-a-killer-business-plan.html?nav=pop" target="_self">Anatomy of a killer business plan</a>

<a href="http://t.co/2FwVGWU4" target="_self">How to Create a Million-Dollar Business This Weekend</a>

<a href="http://t.co/o5Vte9k0" target="_self">@hblodget ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ: Here's The Magic Formula For Building Massive Companies [DECK]</a>

<a href="http://t.co/7H7lUeR" target="_self">When asked by @WSJ about Hot Trends 2013? Response: Create the Trends, Don’t Follow Them S via @WSJstartups</a>

<a href="https://www.khoslaventures.com/wp-content/uploads/SunMicrosystem_bus_plan.pdf" target="_self">Handy template &amp; interesting read! Preliminary #BusinessPlan from Sun Microsystems #khoslaventures</a>

<a href="http://t.co/t8GRs14Bcn" target="_self">MIT researchers identify a 7-step technique for putting ideas to action</a>

<a href="https://library.gv.com/the-gv-research-sprint-a-4-day-process-for-answering-important-startup-questions-97279b532b25" target="_self">Google Ventures: The GV research sprint</a>

<a href="https://www.troyhunt.com/serverless-to-the-max-doing-big-things-for-small-dollars-with-cloudflare-workers-and-azure-functions/" target="_self">Serverless to the Max: Doing Big Things for Small Dollars with Cloudflare Workers and Azure Functions</a>

<a href="https://codeburst.io/the-2018-web-developer-roadmap-826b1b806e8d" target="_self">2018 Web Developer Roadmap An illustrated guide to becoming a Frontend or Backend Developer with links to courses</a>

<a href="https://twitter.com/btaylor/status/1021976763486752768?s=12" target="_self">Single Repo</a>

<a href="https://www.netlify.com/" target="_self">Build, deploy, and manage modern web projects An all-in-one workflow that combines global deployment, continuous integration, and automatic HTTPS. And that’s just the beginning.</a>

Checklist for a Front-end

<a href="https://frontendchecklist.io" target="_self">Checklist for a Front-end</a>

<a href="https://precursorapp.com/" target="_self">Precursor</a> - live prototyping

<a href="https://medium.freecodecamp.org/how-i-cut-my-aws-bill-by-90-35c937596f0c" target="_self">How I cut my AWS bill by 90% by going serverless</a>

<a href="https://www.wired.com/2013/09/designing-for-mobile-means-ditching-deeply-ingrained-pc-instincts/?utm_campaign=Buffer&utm_content=buffer470b4&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=buffer" target="_self">An Insider’s View of Mobile-First Design: Don’t Make These Mistakes</a>

<a href="http://www.subtraction.com/2011/02/01/unnecessary-explanations/" target="_self">Coaching marks - a bad idea. </a>

<a href="https://www.producthunt.com/posts/front-end-checklist" target="_self">The perfect Front-End Checklist for modern websites </a>

<a href="https://twitter.com/isaach/status/1022210207189856256?s=12" target="_self">mission vision goals </a>

<a href="https://www.domcomp.com/" target="_self">Domain hosting price comparison</a>

<a href="http://j.mp/1taIczt" target="_self">If I Launched a Startup in 2014 </a>

<a href="http://t.co/x5HtHYNAxS" target="_self">Back of a napkin . fill it in before starting a project that might turn into a company</a>

<a href="http://t.co/cJKfGrBP9E" target="_self">Startup Documents: Online Company Incorporation Simplified.</a>

<a href="https://jvns.ca/blog/2015/12/30/do-the-math-on-your-stock-options/" target="_self">Stock Options</a>

<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ripplings-parker-conrad-used-a-pitch-memo-to-raise-45-million-2019-4" target="_self">Pitch Memo versus a Deck</a>

<a href="http://j.mp/z7boqu" target="_self">Five New Management Metrics You Need To Know - Forbes </a>

<a href="http://t.co/d1efslxVaw" target="_self">The Condensed Guide to Running Meetings - (@amyegallo, @HarvardBiz)</a>

<a href="http://t.co/NsKQyIOn" target="_self">4 simple things every entrepreneur should keep his/her investors up-to-date on: </a>

<a href="https://18f.gsa.gov/2015/10/15/best-practices-for-distributed-teams/" target="_self">See the Obama 18F Remote Rule</a>

<a href="http://t.co/mcGhFYNV" target="_self">The best board members are strategically engaged but operationally distant </a>

<a href="http://t.co/Hx7ob4vBNE" target="_self">Why You Shouldn’t Decide Anything Important at Your Board Meeting (@msuster)</a>

<a href="http://t.co/uFFUcSQYmS" target="_self">Very smart advice. RT @sama: Board Members: Financing</a>

<a href="http://t.co/YcrtJl7oxG" target="_self"> </a><a href="http://bottomlinelawgroup.com/2011/10/31/convertible-note-financing/" target="_self">Cap table resources: </a>

<a href="http://t.co/HX9I8wYPZl" target="_self">Some really great insights in here from @sama for founders who are raising money "Fundraising Mistakes Founders Make" </a>

Budgeting

Don’t gamify the budgeting process. You might ruin your agile, small company. Another great post from @bhorowitz http://t.co/3w4XO5SEzm

Expense Tracking

Abacus
Corporate credit cards

Stripe
Brex
Ramp


Payments


Square
recurly - subscription billing
Stripe
Invoice ASAP

<a href="http://t.co/DzperSf8yB" target="_self">How To Create Perfect Posts on Social Platforms [Infographic]</a>

<a href="https://www.sendwithus.com/resources/templates" target="_self">Really excellent collection of Open Source Email Templates</a>

<a href="https://www.sendwithus.com/resources/templates" target="_self">Startups spend too much time building these internally</a>

<a href="https://www.slideshare.net/MarkJohnstone2/how-toproducebettercontentideasmarkjohnstone/68-Dovesoapdovesoap_simplicityItaly_songoperasplit_endsflowersirislilyscentbubbleslatherflyingbirdhair_carepresentationfinishhairolive" target="_self">How to produce better content</a> by <a href="http://markjohnstone.co/contact/" target="_self">Mark Johnstone</a>

A List of Places to <a href="http://t.co/yAi2zw9Tsq" target="_self">Find the Best Free Stock Photos</a>

<a href="https://lever.co/" target="_self">Lever</a>

<a href="http://t.co/K39tFmqync" target="_self"> Intuit Founder Scott Cook Has A Brilliant Way Of Doing Reference Checks</a>

<a href="https://t.co/QNKhsc8X9b" target="_self">Rethinking the org chart: Areas of Responsibility (AoRs)</a>

Talent sourcing, minor/farm leagues Hiring is advertising

<a href="http://t.co/7EbI41wZdV" target="_self">Serving up a commitment pastry versus a praise sandwich</a>

Good Job description for "do-it-all" admin

<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/google-okr-employee-grading-system-2015-10" target="_self">This Is The Internal Grading System Google Uses For Its Employees — And You Should Use It Too</a>

<a href="http://t.co/jWNVexDD" target="_self"> Team collaboration strategies This post by Skillshare's founder on how to create a company culture is brilliant &amp; tactical</a>

<a href="http://t.co/iHdpNYs6wJ" target="_self"> How does Pixar Implement Group Creativity?</a>

<a href="http://bracketcreative.co.uk/2015/12/four-skills-facilitate-effective-workshops/" target="_self"> Better Workshops</a>

<a href="http://t.co/QYCEac1fTW" target="_self"> Culture European friends who moved to Silicon Valley and liked it but not enough to stay complain about this </a>

<a href="https://twitter.com/loganbartlett/status/1291420219618074624?s=20" target="_self">Use Cameo to transmit Investor updates</a>

<a href="https://www.producthunt.com/ship?ref=producthunt" target="_self">Look at Product Hunt advice herev</a>

How to make and edit into a GIF - storyboard

GIFs - loops offer a userful way to force you to distill your essence down to 15 secs

Feature development: <a href="https://museapp.com/podcast/3-read-the-fabulous-manual" target="_self">write glossary &amp; manual as you build feature</a>

<a href="https://www.notion.so/Open-positions-f43f816013b2405aa41ddefb663a4a38" target="_self">gumroad using Notion to post job openings</a>

<a href="https://www.rainforestqa.com" target="_self">Rainforest</a> - manual and automated testing service

<a href="https://www.intercom.com/product-tours" target="_self">Intercom Product Tours</a>

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