You start buy buying at least two lumber, (best to put tax at the minimum here), using one for a hovel, and one for a woodcutter
This can lead to everything, two turns later, make two more woodcutters, and thats how you get started building hovels.
@Kingwind, 1. i'm probably in a different timezone to you 2. looks like people disagree with you, 3. If you want to suggest ideas, put them on a forum.