{"product_id":"section-508-compliance-opening-plan","title":"How To Start A Section 508 Compliance Business In 6 To 12 Weeks","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA qualified founder can start a Section 508 compliance consulting business in about \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 12 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e if the audit method, tools, deliverables, legal setup, and first sales pipeline are ready The researched planning assumptions use Year 1 pricing of \u003cstrong\u003e$225 per audit hour\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e45 hours per technical audit\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000 annual marketing budget\u003c\/strong\u003e The fastest first revenue step is a paid Section 508 audit, VPAT review, or remediation assessment If testing expertise or defensible reporting is weak, launch should wait\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-cards\" aria-label=\"Launch snapshot cards for Section 508 accessibility compliance consulting.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-card is-blue\" data-snapshot-key=\"timeToOpen\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-icon-tip\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tooltip=\"Assumes a qualified founder and a ready methodology. It's a researched launch-plan range, but tools or staff not ready can push opening later.\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-icon\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml-launch-snapshot-time-to-open.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-label\"\u003eTime to Open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-value\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tooltip=\"Assumes a qualified founder and a ready methodology. It's a researched launch-plan range, but tools or staff not ready can push opening later.\"\u003e6-12 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-detail\"\u003eLaunch runway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-card is-purple\" data-snapshot-key=\"launchSequence\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-icon-tip\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tooltip=\"Start with niche definition, then build the method, prepare deliverables, and launch outreach. Timing can slip if tooling or staff are added late.\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-icon\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml-launch-snapshot-launch-sequence.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-label\"\u003eLaunch Sequence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-value\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tooltip=\"Start with niche definition, then build the method, prepare deliverables, and launch outreach. Timing can slip if tooling or staff are added late.\"\u003e4 stages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-detail\"\u003eDefine niche\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-card is-yellow\" data-snapshot-key=\"keyBottleneck\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-icon-tip\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tooltip=\"The main launch risk is credible testing expertise and a defensible audit process. Check that before you spend hard on outreach.\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-icon\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml-launch-snapshot-key-bottleneck.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-label\"\u003eKey Bottleneck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-value\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tooltip=\"The main launch risk is credible testing expertise and a defensible audit process. Check that before you spend hard on outreach.\"\u003eTesting gap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-detail\"\u003eAudit proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-card is-green\" data-snapshot-key=\"firstRevenueStep\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-icon-tip\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tooltip=\"Sell a paid Section 508 audit, VPAT review, or remediation assessment. Year 1 audit pricing is $225 per hour and 45 audit hours, so the first invoice is tied to that work.\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-icon\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml-launch-snapshot-first-revenue-step.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-label\"\u003eFirst Revenue Step\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-value\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tooltip=\"Sell a paid Section 508 audit, VPAT review, or remediation assessment. Year 1 audit pricing is $225 per hour and 45 audit hours, so the first invoice is tied to that work.\"\u003ePaid audit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-snapshot-detail\"\u003eInvoice sent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-launch-timeline\" aria-label=\"Section 508 Accessibility Compliance Launch Timeline\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-export-filename=\"Section 508 Accessibility Compliance launch gantt chart.xlsx\" data-source-title=\"Section 508 Accessibility Compliance Launch Timeline\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"Timing assumes trained auditors, a ready testing lab, and insurance cleared before first client work.\" data-timeline-unit=\"weeks\" data-period-label=\"Week\" style=\"--fml-launch-periods:12;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-launch-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-eyebrow\"\u003eLaunch timeline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-description\"\u003eThis is a short web summary of the launch plan; the XLSX export carries the full Gantt Chart sequencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-launch-export\" type=\"button\" data-launch-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-board\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-periods\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLaunch schedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeek 12\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lanes\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-launch-lane\" data-lane-key=\"entity-setup\" data-tone=\"blue\" style=\"--fml-launch-start:1; --fml-launch-duration:4;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lane-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-lane-title\"\u003eEntity setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lane-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeek 1-4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 tasks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-details\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-launch-toggle\" type=\"button\" data-launch-toggle\u003eShow tasks\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-launch-task-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"1\" data-task-duration=\"1\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Entity filing complete\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm legal entity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"1\" data-task-duration=\"3\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Active liability coverage\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure insurance binder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"2\" data-task-duration=\"1\" data-task-priority=\"Medium\" data-task-output=\"Tax registrations filed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegister tax accounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"3\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"Medium\" data-task-output=\"Core policy set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet compliance policies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-launch-lane\" data-lane-key=\"testing-tools\" data-tone=\"green\" style=\"--fml-launch-start:1; --fml-launch-duration:6;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lane-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-lane-title\"\u003eTesting tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lane-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeek 1-6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 tasks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-details\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-launch-toggle\" type=\"button\" data-launch-toggle\u003eShow tasks\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-launch-task-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"1\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Software licenses live\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcure testing licenses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"2\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Testing lab ready\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstall lab hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"3\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Device matrix set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfigure test devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"5\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Tool stack verified\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValidate test suite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-launch-lane\" data-lane-key=\"audit-method\" data-tone=\"yellow\" style=\"--fml-launch-start:2; --fml-launch-duration:5;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lane-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-lane-title\"\u003eAudit method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lane-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeek 2-6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 tasks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-details\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-launch-toggle\" type=\"button\" data-launch-toggle\u003eShow tasks\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-launch-task-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"2\" data-task-duration=\"1\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Standard map drafted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMap audit standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"3\" data-task-duration=\"1\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Checklist draft ready\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDraft checklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"4\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Protocol reviewed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview test protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"6\" data-task-duration=\"1\" data-task-priority=\"Medium\" data-task-output=\"Method locked\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze methodology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-launch-lane\" data-lane-key=\"reporting\" data-tone=\"gray\" style=\"--fml-launch-start:4; --fml-launch-duration:6;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lane-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-lane-title\"\u003eReporting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lane-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeek 4-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 tasks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-details\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-launch-toggle\" type=\"button\" data-launch-toggle\u003eShow tasks\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-launch-task-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"4\" data-task-duration=\"1\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Template outline set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutline report template\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"5\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Sample report drafted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild sample report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"6\" data-task-duration=\"3\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Engine configured\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfigure reporting engine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"8\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"Medium\" data-task-output=\"Report QA passed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality check outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-launch-lane\" data-lane-key=\"staffing\" data-tone=\"primary\" style=\"--fml-launch-start:1; --fml-launch-duration:8;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lane-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-lane-title\"\u003eStaffing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lane-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeek 1-8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 tasks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-details\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-launch-toggle\" type=\"button\" data-launch-toggle\u003eShow tasks\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-launch-task-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"1\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Lead auditor hired\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHire lead auditor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"2\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"Medium\" data-task-output=\"Support staff added\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHire support staff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"3\" data-task-duration=\"3\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Team trained\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrain audit team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"6\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Observed audit runs\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShadow first audits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"8\" data-task-duration=\"1\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Readiness approved\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign off readiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-launch-lane\" data-lane-key=\"sales-launch\" data-tone=\"red\" style=\"--fml-launch-start:4; --fml-launch-duration:8;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lane-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-lane-title\"\u003eSales launch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-lane-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeek 4-11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 tasks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-track\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-details\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-launch-toggle\" type=\"button\" data-launch-toggle\u003eShow tasks\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-launch-task-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"4\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"Medium\" data-task-output=\"Site copy ready\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDraft website copy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"5\" data-task-duration=\"2\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Website live\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublish service pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"5\" data-task-duration=\"3\" data-task-priority=\"Medium\" data-task-output=\"Lead list built\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild prospect list\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"6\" data-task-duration=\"3\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"Outreach underway\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart outreach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-task-start=\"9\" data-task-duration=\"4\" data-task-priority=\"High\" data-task-output=\"First pilot signed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClose pilot client\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-launch-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timing assumes trained auditors, a ready testing lab, and insurance cleared before first client work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhy test the launch plan before you spend?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dashboard and model tabs show revenue, costs, runway, and breakeven; open the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/section-508-compliance-financial-model\"\u003eSection 508 Accessibility Compliance Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e to test launch timing and cash needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey model checks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear 1 marketing: $45k\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAC: $1,800\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125 billable hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$225 audit rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27% variable burden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/section-508-compliance-financial-model-dashboard-financialmodelslab_9068fbfb-b154-4732-a653-11cc2430dab8.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/section-508-compliance-financial-model-dashboard-financialmodelslab_9068fbfb-b154-4732-a653-11cc2430dab8.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Section 508 Accessibility Compliance Financial Model dashboard summarizes key KPIs, runway\/cash and performance with a dynamic dashboard, investor-ready visuals to spot cash-flow blind spots.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow do you get Section 508 compliance clients?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet clients by targeting buyers with near-term accessibility pressure: federal contractors, software vendors selling to government, agencies, universities, healthcare organizations, and procurement teams. Lead with a paid audit, since Year 1 customer allocation is \u003cstrong\u003e85%\u003c\/strong\u003e technical accessibility audit; then move into VPAT review, ACR (accessibility conformance report) support, remediation roadmaps, training, and document fixes. For the startup-cost side, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/startup-costs\/section-508-compliance\"\u003eHow Much To Start A Section 508 Accessibility Compliance Business?\u003c\/a\u003e—the model supports a \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e marketing budget and \u003cstrong\u003e$1,800 CAC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest buyers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFederal contractors under bid pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware vendors selling to government\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgencies, universities, and healthcare teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcurement teams needing proof fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFirst offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with a paid technical audit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep \u003cstrong\u003e85%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 focus there\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSell VPAT review and ACR support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e$1,800 CAC\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e marketing budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat do you need to start a Section 508 compliance business?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo start a Section 508 Accessibility Compliance business, you need defensible expertise before sales: Section 508 knowledge, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) fluency, assistive technology testing, a documented audit workflow, tools, report templates, insurance, intake, and remediation handoff. Price discipline matters too: at \u003cstrong\u003e$225\u003c\/strong\u003e per audit hour and \u003cstrong\u003e45\u003c\/strong\u003e hours, one audit is \u003cstrong\u003e$10,125\u003c\/strong\u003e; use \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/profitability\/section-508-compliance\"\u003eHow Increase Profits In [Your Business Name]?\u003c\/a\u003e before quoting retainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStart-up must-haves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProve Section 508 compliance expertise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow WCAG testing requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest with assistive technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry professional liability coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLaunch services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSell audits at \u003cstrong\u003e$225\/hour\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer VPAT or ACR reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuote remediation retainers at \u003cstrong\u003e$195\/hour\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice document remediation at \u003cstrong\u003e$150\/hour\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat mistakes should you avoid when starting a Section 508 compliance business?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re starting a \u003cstrong\u003eSection 508 Accessibility Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e business, don’t launch without a documented testing standard, and don’t promise legal guarantees you can’t back up. Avoid automated scans only, skip nothing in assistive technology testing, and price remediation support high enough to cover the work, because Year 1 variable burden is already \u003cstrong\u003e27%\u003c\/strong\u003e before fixed overhead and payroll. Keep delivery tight with \u003cstrong\u003eevidence\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eseverity ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eremediation steps\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003ereview process\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRisk traps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a documented testing standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t overstate legal guarantees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest with assistive technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t rely on automated scans only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReport evidence for each finding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssign clear severity ratings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpell out remediation steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch work to team capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePricing guardrails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t underprice remediation support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccept no work beyond staffing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-year staffing assumes five roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat includes part-time sales and admin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCapacity check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrincipal capacity is already built in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSenior auditor time is already built in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemediation specialist time is already built in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSloppy scope can erase margin fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eChecklist objective for opening a Section 508 compliance consulting firm\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-launch-readiness\" aria-label=\"Launch readiness checklist for Section 508 Accessibility Compliance.\" data-export-filename=\"Section 508 Accessibility Compliance launch readiness checklist.xlsx\" data-source-title=\"Section 508 Accessibility Compliance Launch Readiness Checklist\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"Readiness assumes the team, vendors, and cash stay available through the first operating months.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-launch-readiness-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-eyebrow\"\u003eLaunch readiness checklist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-description\"\u003eUse this go-live approval checklist before opening so the firm can sell, test, report, and support remediation under Section 508 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-launch-readiness-export\" type=\"button\" data-readiness-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section is-primary\" data-readiness-key=\"compliance-standard\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-title\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fml-launch-readiness-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"Critical\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Compliance\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Signed standard\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eSection 508 standard signed off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-critical\"\u003eCritical\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eThis keeps audits and fixes tied to one rule set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"High\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Compliance\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Test guide\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eWCAG test rules documented\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eA written test method keeps results consistent across projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"High\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Compliance\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Monitoring log\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eRegulatory monitoring live\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eThe $1,200 monthly monitoring step should catch rule changes early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"Critical\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Finance\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Policy certificate\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eLiability coverage bound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-critical\"\u003eCritical\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eThe $850 monthly policy should be active before client work starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section is-blue\" data-readiness-key=\"service-packages\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-title\"\u003eOffers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fml-launch-readiness-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"High\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Founder\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Pricing sheet\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eAudit package priced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eThe first offer must map cleanly to hours and margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"High\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Founder\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Scope sheet\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eRetainer scope written\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eRetainer work needs a clear scope before launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"Medium\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Sales\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Offer sheet\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eWorkshop offer approved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-medium\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eTraining needs one packaged offer, not custom quoting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section is-green\" data-readiness-key=\"delivery-tooling\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-title\"\u003eTools\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fml-launch-readiness-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"Critical\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Ops\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Lab setup log\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eAssistive lab configured\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-critical\"\u003eCritical\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eA working test lab is needed to check real user paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"High\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Ops\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Access log\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eCloud CRM live\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eThe $600 monthly stack should track leads, work, and reports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"High\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Delivery\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Template pack\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eAudit template approved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eOne report format keeps delivery fast and repeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"Medium\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Delivery\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Form test record\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eIntake form tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-medium\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eGood intake cuts back-and-forth before the audit starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section is-yellow\" data-readiness-key=\"staffing-capacity\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-title\"\u003eTeam\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fml-launch-readiness-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"Critical\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Founder\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Role sheet\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eLead tester assigned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-critical\"\u003eCritical\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eOne owner keeps the testing standard consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"High\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Delivery\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Bench list\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eContractor bench confirmed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eBench capacity protects launch if demand spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"High\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Delivery\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Workflow map\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eRemediation workflow trained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eThe fix path must be known before client work begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section is-purple\" data-readiness-key=\"sales-motion\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-title\"\u003eSales\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fml-launch-readiness-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"High\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Sales\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Account list\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eTarget list ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eA named list is needed before outreach starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"High\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Sales\" data-readiness-status=\"Not st\narted\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Channel checklist\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eOutreach channel live\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eThe first revenue step needs a working sales path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"Medium\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Founder\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Proposal template\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eProposal format approved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-medium\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eA standard proposal speeds close and sets scope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section is-gray\" data-readiness-key=\"financial-readiness\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-section-title\"\u003eCash\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fml-launch-readiness-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"Critical\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Finance\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Cash forecast\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eCash runway checked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-critical\"\u003eCritical\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eThe model's minimum cash is $804k in Month 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"High\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Finance\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Budget model\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eOverhead model approved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eFixed costs total $9,000 a month before payroll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"Medium\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Founder\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Forecast workbook\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eFive-year model ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-medium\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eThe full forecast should already support staffing and pricing calls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item\" data-readiness-priority=\"Critical\" data-readiness-required=\"Yes\" data-readiness-owner=\"Founder\" data-readiness-status=\"Not started\" data-readiness-evidence=\"Approval signoff\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-top\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-title\"\u003eGo-live signoff complete\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-tag is-critical\"\u003eCritical\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-launch-readiness-item-detail\"\u003eBreakeven is Month 5 and payback is Month 9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-launch-readiness-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-launch-readiness-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readiness assumes the team, vendors, and cash stay available through the first operating months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWant the six launch drivers that decide readiness?\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-main-launch-drivers\" aria-label=\"Main launch drivers summary for Section 508 accessibility compliance consulting.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"main-launch-driver-grid\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"main-launch-driver-card is-primary\" data-launch-driver-rank=\"1\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"main-launch-driver-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"main-launch-driver-rank\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"main-launch-driver-name\"\u003eRegulatory Credibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"main-launch-driver-value\"\u003e6-12 wks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp class=\"main-launch-driver-description\"\u003eBuyers close faster when Section 508, WCAG, and AT findings are explained in plain English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"main-launch-driver-card\" data-launch-driver-rank=\"2\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"main-launch-driver-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"main-launch-driver-rank\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"main-launch-driver-name\"\u003eAudit Scope\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"main-launch-driver-value\"\u003e45h @ $225\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp class=\"main-launch-driver-description\"\u003eA fixed audit scope cuts proposal churn and reduces scope disputes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"main-launch-driver-card\" data-launch-driver-rank=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"main-launch-driver-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"main-launch-driver-rank\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"main-launch-driver-name\"\u003eTesting Workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"main-launch-driver-value\"\u003e8% rev\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp class=\"main-launch-driver-description\"\u003eA clean evidence workflow makes findings cleaner, faster to review, and more defensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"main-launch-driver-card\" data-launch-driver-rank=\"4\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"main-launch-driver-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"main-launch-driver-rank\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"main-launch-driver-name\"\u003eStaffing Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"main-launch-driver-value\"\u003e4.0 FTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp class=\"main-launch-driver-description\"\u003eClear audit, review, and overflow coverage keeps larger jobs on schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"main-launch-driver-card\" data-launch-driver-rank=\"5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"main-launch-driver-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"main-launch-driver-rank\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"main-launch-driver-name\"\u003eProof Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"main-launch-driver-value\"\u003e$10.1K\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp class=\"main-launch-driver-description\"\u003eSample reports and remediation notes speed sales review before contracts start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"main-launch-driver-card\" data-launch-driver-rank=\"6\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"main-launch-driver-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"main-launch-driver-rank\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"main-launch-driver-name\"\u003eFirst Clients\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"main-launch-driver-value\"\u003e$45K\/$1.8K\/27%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp class=\"main-launch-driver-description\"\u003ePaid audits and workshops turn outreach into first revenue, then retainer upsell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eRegulatory And Technical Credibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_timeline\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"left-row1\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eRegulatory Credibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eClients buy judgment, not scan output. This launch only works if the founder or a senior auditor can read \u003cstrong\u003eSection 508\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWCAG\u003c\/strong\u003e, and assistive technology findings in plain English, then connect them to the client’s compliance duty. If the team can’t explain why a keyboard trap affects procurement acceptance, the report won’t support remediation or close the deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the main launch bottleneck because weak findings create rework on \u003cstrong\u003eday one\u003c\/strong\u003e. The business needs a clear review standard before the first engagement, or paid hours get lost fixing the method instead of helping clients move forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"right-row1\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tips-box\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eSet Review Rules Early\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBefore opening, define the testing standard, train reviewers, document evidence rules, and set review checkpoints. Keep \u003cstrong\u003eone senior auditor\u003c\/strong\u003e on final sign-off until the process is stable. That protects first-day delivery and keeps findings credible enough for client approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eUse one finding format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eCapture screenshots and notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMap issues to standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTest remediation language early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eStrong evidence lowers rework and speeds client approval, so the first paid audit does not turn into a cleanup job. The goal is findings that developers can act on and compliance teams can defend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"timeline\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"step-circle step1\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eAudit Methodology And Service Scope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_timeline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right-row2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaged Audit Scope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the audit offer is still custom on every call, you’ll slow launch and create scope fights before day one. The fix is a clear service menu: \u003cstrong\u003etechnical audits\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVPAT or ACR reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eremediation roadmaps\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eprocurement support\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eemployee training\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edocument remediation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: a Year 1 \u003cstrong\u003etechnical audit\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e45 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eremediation retainer\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e10 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003etraining workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003edocument remediation\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e20 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e. Without a fixed intake, test plan, report format, and handoff process, delivery slips and first clients get mixed messages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left-row2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tips-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLock the Delivery Boxes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore opening, verify each service has a standard intake form, test plan, report template, and remediation handoff. That keeps sales clear and stops you from promising custom work you cannot repeat. One clean line helps: \u003cstrong\u003esell the package, not the guess\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the same scope language in every proposal and SOW. The goal is simple: faster proposals, fewer scope disputes, and a launch team that can deliver on time from the first signed job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm hour budgets by service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefine deliverables before selling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet handoff rules for fixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest one dry run audit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"timeline\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step-circle step2\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTesting Tools And Evidence Workflow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_timeline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left-row3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTesting and Evidence Workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a Section 508 consulting firm, this is the day-one backbone. If \u003cstrong\u003emanual and automated testing\u003c\/strong\u003e are not set up before launch, you can still sell audits, but you cannot produce repeatable findings, clean screenshots, or defensible issue logs on time. The launch risk is simple: weak evidence slows reports and makes remediation guidance harder to trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis setup includes \u003cstrong\u003escreen reader\u003c\/strong\u003e checks, browser and device coverage, evidence capture rules, and issue tracking tied to \u003cstrong\u003eSection 508\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plan also calls for \u003cstrong\u003eassistive technology lab setup in Month 1 to Month 3\u003c\/strong\u003e and specialized testing software licenses at \u003cstrong\u003e8%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 revenue. Tools help, but they do not prove compliance by themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right-row3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tips-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSet the Evidence Rules First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore opening, configure the tools, define which screenshots and code snippets count as evidence, map each finding to the right standard, and run dry audits. That sequence keeps the first paid engagements from turning into custom one-off work. If the lab is late, the team can still sell, but report quality and turnaround will slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock evidence rules before client work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest screen readers on core pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover key browsers and devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack issues in one system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun dry audits before launch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne clean workflow now saves rework later.\u003c\/strong\u003e It also makes findings easier for clients to act on, which matters when the first audits need to ship fast and support remediation planning from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"timeline\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step-circle step3\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStaffing And Delivery Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_timeline\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"right-row4\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eDelivery Capacity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor a Section 508 consulting firm, launch succeeds or slips on who can \u003cstrong\u003eaudit\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ereview\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewrite reports\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eadvise developers\u003c\/strong\u003e on day one. The Year 1 base staffing load is \u003cstrong\u003e$355,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for 1 principal accessibility consultant at \u003cstrong\u003e$145,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1 senior technical auditor at \u003cstrong\u003e$115,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, and 1 remediation specialist at \u003cstrong\u003e$95,000\u003c\/strong\u003e, before support roles and subcontracted help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe bottleneck is selling larger engagements before review capacity exists. Subcontracted subject matter experts are budgeted at \u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e of Year 1 revenue, so weak staffing planning turns into missed deadlines, thin reports, and slower turnaround on training, document remediation, and overflow work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"left-row4\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tips-box\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eStaff the review chain first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBefore opening, verify who owns each step: \u003cstrong\u003eaudit\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etechnical review\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ereport writing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edeveloper guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etraining delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edocument handling\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eoverflow support\u003c\/strong\u003e. If any step has no named owner, the launch calendar is too tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAssign one owner per deliverable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSet a handoff for remediation notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eKeep SME backups ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTest report turnaround before selling volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThat matters because a single late review can delay the whole client package. If the team cannot absorb a full audit plus follow-on remediation work, first-day operations will look busy on paper but fall behind in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"timeline\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"step-circle step4\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCredible Deliverables And Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_timeline\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left-row5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProof That Sells\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis launch driver matters because buyers want to see the work before they buy it. A ready set of \u003cstrong\u003esample audit report\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eexecutive summary\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eseverity rating scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eremediation guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e shows you can turn Section 508 findings into actions, not just noise. Without that proof, sales slows and prospects push the decision to the next review cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dependency is the audit method itself. If your findings are vague, developers cannot fix them, and the prospect sees risk, not clarity. A strong package also includes \u003cstrong\u003eVPAT review notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eACR support output\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003etraining outline\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the client can picture day-one use. At \u003cstrong\u003e45 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e per audit and \u003cstrong\u003e$225 per hour\u003c\/strong\u003e, the audit package carries a \u003cstrong\u003e$10,125\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 value before discounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right-row5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tips-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild the Proof Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore opening, write the report templates, define evidence standards, and set a remediation roadmap format. Also create anonymized sample deliverables that match the real delivery flow, from intake to findings to handoff. That gives prospects a clear view of scope, timeline, and output, and it keeps the sales review from getting stuck on “what will we actually get?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLock the findings format first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse one severity scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow fix-ready evidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch samples to real audits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep remediation steps specific.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne clean rule: if a developer cannot act on the finding, it is not ready for sale. That one filter protects launch timing, keeps first delivery realistic, and cuts rework after the first signed engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"timeline\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"step-circle step5\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eFirst-Client Acquisition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_timeline\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"right-row6\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eFirst-Client Acquisition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLaunch timing depends on turning outreach into a paid first audit, not just interest. For Section 508 work, buyers want a clear trigger and a clear offer, so the first sale should be a \u003cstrong\u003epaid audit\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVPAT review\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eremediation assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etraining workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003edocument remediation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHere’s the quick math: a \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e Year 1 marketing budget at \u003cstrong\u003e$1,800 CAC\u003c\/strong\u003e supports about \u003cstrong\u003e25 acquired clients\u003c\/strong\u003e if performance holds. If outreach is generic, the pipeline slows, the first paid engagement slips, and there’s no cash or proof to expand into a retainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"left-row6\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tips-box\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eBuild the buyer list before launch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eStart with a named list of \u003cstrong\u003efederal contractors\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esoftware vendors\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eagencies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003euniversities\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehealthcare organizations\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eprocurement teams\u003c\/strong\u003e. Match each one to a specific outreach offer so the message fits the buyer’s need, not a broad marketing pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eLead with one paid offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eUse a real compliance trigger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eMatch scope to staffing capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eTrack CAC against the $1,800 target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eVerify you can deliver the first audit, write the report, and handle follow-on remediation before you send the first proposal. 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