I want to start a small business but i want to convert my house into a warehouse. is it possible to do so. and do u need a business license and tax id to have it. but since i want to start my business at a flea market can i i receive the items at home and sale them at the flea market that is 2 towns away.
2007-07-22 09:43:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Selling stuff at a flea market every now and then us usually ok. But, in some states, if you are selling at the flea market week after week, you will be declared a business and have to have a license and collect sales tax and all that. If you have a lot of stuff at your home, you might run into zoning problems. It all depends on the laws where you are. See a lawyer.
2007-07-22 09:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go ahead with my plans and see what comes up.
I have learned over the years that a business has ways of teaching you what is needed as you go. If your at the flea market selling and some official wants to see your license, that would be the time to ask him where you can get one of those and thank him for the help.
If what your paying for the merchandise your selling is too much, you'll find out right away from your customers and you'll look for better suppliers or different products, put your stock on sale replace it and move on.
Using your house for a warehouse and you run out of room then that's the time to find more space. It's really very easy...
Just do it!
2007-07-22 18:12:51 · answer #2 · answered by Douglas M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure on that, you will need to talk to planning and zoning in your town to find out any restrictions that might be in your area. You will always need to have a business license to do business, maybe not to store. Now, I have my own home business and I am very glad that I don't use my home as a warehouse. I mean I don't have to. I don't have to do any inventory either. I would like to ask you how much you're looking to make in a year? If you would like to know how I help people do business here is my email: rcburbank@usana.com
web site: www.rcburbank.usana.com
2007-07-22 18:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if I totally understand the question, but If I understand you right, then you want to know about any and all applicable fees for selling your "items", and if you need any special paperwork.
As long as you stick with real small business like ebay and flea markets, then no one should give you a hard time.
It's when you are opening offices, factorys, ect. (big small business) that many states will make you pay for licences and charge you fees. Every state is different though.
2007-07-22 16:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of people store their stuff in their home as their "warehouse". You need to be aware of a few things. Freight costs will be higher if you ship things to your home instead of a business. Zoning laws generally don't let you run a business out of a residence. No one will probably care unless you have 18wheelers suddenly driving down your block! But none-the-less, you can be forced to shut down. Again, LOTS of people use their garages for storage of their work items (including stuff they are reselling.) But, well, you should try to keep a low profile.
And your homeowners insurance will not cover your 'warehoused' items so you'll be without coverage if you should have a disaster/fire and loose everything.
Finally not having a commercial business address may make it harder to get credit with vendors but this isn't a rule. It's just one of the things people consider in their credit decisions.
2007-07-22 18:16:02 · answer #5 · answered by Jeff C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check zoning regulations for your area.
2007-07-22 17:06:30 · answer #6 · answered by smiling_freds_biz_info 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋