Apart from the critical business considerations, such as why would anyone want to buy your shares, what can your shares realistically sell for, who will actually sell the shares and who will maintain a market in them, if your company needs additional capital, "going public" may or may not be a viable option.
If your company is in the very early stages of development, it may be better to seek loans from financial institutions or the Small Business Administration. Other alternatives include raising money by selling securities in transactions that are exempt from the registration process.
There are benefits and obligations that come from raising capital through a public offering. While the benefits are attractive, be sure you are ready to assume the significant new obligations.
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