The Creative Ops Setup Every Startup Needs by Month 6

Six months in, your creative operations shouldn't be an afterthought.

The Month 6 Checklist

Brand Foundation

• [ ] Logo and visual identity defined
• [ ] Brand guidelines documented
• [ ] Template library started

Creative Workflow

• [ ] Request process established
• [ ] Project tracking in place
• [ ] Approval workflow defined

Asset Management

• [ ] Central storage organized
• [ ] Naming conventions established
• [ ] Version control implemented

Team & Tools

• [ ] Roles and responsibilities clear
• [ ] Core tools selected and implemented
• [ ] Basic reporting in place

The Investment Case

Every month you delay costs more to fix later. Build the foundation now.