Timeline

A timeline chart is an effective way to visualize a process using chronological order. In the Business sector they can be used for various reasons:

Timeline for a Project Manager

In project management, knowing how to create a project timeline is one of the most essential skills a project manager, as a timeline are most useful for showing important milestones, deadlines and other significant dates and events over the lifecycle of the project. Building comprehensive, accurate timelines will help a manager get every project off on the right foot.

Key milestones for your business timeline:

• Legal procedures such as incorporating your business or forming a partnership;
• Acquiring the required federal, state and county licenses and permits;
• Securing your office, retail or manufacturing space;
• Designing, developing and packaging your product for sale;
• Purchasing business items such as a POS system, shelving or other materials;
• Hiring your employees;
• Launching your marketing campaign and ads;
• Officially opening your business;
• Projecting your business growth.