Yeast Starter

I have now discovered the need for a good yeast starter on any brew with a high OG.  My Rolled Up Irish Red had an OG of 1.070 when I pitched one vial of White Labs #004 Irish Ale yeast.  After 24 hours, it isn't even twitching.  Now, I know it will probably start in the next 24 hours or so, but that's at least a day of fermenting lost which screws up my brew schedule.

So, from now on, I will be making a yeast starter the day before I brew.  I doubt I'll only do this for the big OG beers, but for all that I do.  That seems like it would just make life a lot simpler.