PAT BERRY — TRADE COMPANION
CHAPTER 9: Build a simple home base
Starter worksheet for review — October 19, 2026

Make it easy for someone to know who you are, what you offer, and how to reach you. Start with a clear page and a professional contact address.

1. Choose a domain you control. Record the registrar, renewal date, and recovery contact in your secure records.
2. Create a professional email address and enable multifactor authentication. Use a password manager and unique passwords.
3. In Canva, define a small palette, readable type, and reusable layouts. Check image rights, mobile readability, and links.

Trade application
Make services, scope, contact details, and business identity easy to find.

Home base checklist
Domain:
_______________________________________________________

Renewal owner:
_______________________________________________________

Professional email:
_______________________________________________________

Brand colors:
_______________________________________________________

Font choices:
_______________________________________________________

Image rights checked:
_______________________________________________________

Mobile page checked:
_______________________________________________________

Contact route:
_______________________________________________________

Recovery owner:
_______________________________________________________

Use verified facts. Personalize examples. Keep private customer records in your own secure system.