I am starting a small home business?

Question

And need info on tax id and how to start one. I am the only employee and owner. i live in wilmington, nc All the info you can give me will help. Or any pointers on my webpage will help too.
http://www.geocities.com/lilbirdfamily
Also check out my friends group she just started.
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/goodiebagswa pn4ever/members?o=6
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here is my other webpage too.
http://hometown.aol.com/lilbirdfamily/myhomepage/business.html
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Answer 1

You should apply for a DBA (Doing business as) with the county first. It should cost less then $100, will secure the name of your business (so no one else can copy it) and I believe give you a tax id number.
After that have fun with it, but remember to stick to it. The hardest part of owning my business was the fact that I am my own boss, which means no one yells at me if things don't get done!! Days slip by into weeks or even months sometimes!

Answer 2

What I learned from my past ventures and so I recommend to those who have the entrepreneurial spirit:

1. Have the desire to mutually uplift the financial status of others by way of offering your products.

2. Offer products that you san support after-sales, besides having a high demand ratings.

3. Start the business with the lowest capital as possible but projecting high growth in the future.

4. Surround yourself with people who can help your business intellectually and morally (no, not necessarily financially).

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Answer 3

The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.

I posted links for you in the source box pertaining to starting a business in your state.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Start a Business in North Carolina or South Carolina, 2E by Jacqueline Stanley, Jeffrey DeGood
* How To Incorporate and Start a Business in North Carolina by J. W. *****
* How to Start a Business in North Carolina by Entrepreneur Press

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 4

You have to register your business name with your state.
Or if you are the owner operator and have NO employees, you can still just use your SSN but you should always check with your state first.

Answer 5

Take a look at how I do my psychic business website.

Then see if you can fit something similar around your own expertise. About $300 will get you started.

Then all you need is a passion, some persistence, and you know that old fashioned word - w.o.r.k. http://www.psychic-junkie.com/are-you-psychic.html

Answer 6

Go to your locale chamber of commerce. The business license doesn't cost much. You probably want a sole proprietorship type.