Opening a Business

I just started my own business and from a tax standpoint, you'll want to get a tax ID and separate bank account. If it's more of a hobby, you may be able to forego this, but the ID and bank account certainly make it more official for writing off the expenses you'll need to help with your tax situation. I also used LegalZoom.com to create my company as an LLC. As for credit, I know there are loans for women owned businesses. You may just search on the internet some. Good luck!

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I know you can contact the SBA (they have "local" offices in most major cities), and they will help you get the loans and get started with your business. I personally have my own business referring others to a company that makes safer products for the home, your family, and the environment. My initial cost was $29, plus my first order. I love it because I get to work on *my* schedule, around my family's needs.

Good luck with your new venture, and hope this helps!

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I have previously been a licensed mortgage loan officer and certified commercial loan broker specializing in SBA loans and Business Plan preparation. I started my husbands business (8yrs ago) with an SBA loan -- I now run my own wealth development program which proves to be more rewarding. The main goals are to 1)Get your Concept on Paper, 2) Prepare a detailed business plan including 1 year and 5year projections of income / expense and 3) make sure you have enough capital to make it through the first year! One of the most common mistakes is trying to start a traditional business on a shoestring -- you run out of money before you have a chance to make it happen!

I've been in HR and Mgmt in Corporate America, owned by own "traditional" buiness with tax id's, inventory, overhead, and a "store-front" where I had posted hours that dictated when I would be open, so of course, I had to be there. I've even had an eBay store. Now I have a business I started for $29, no inventory, no collecting money, no delivering product. AND best of all, I work my own hours around chuch, family and other things I enjoy doing, such as volunteering in my community. It's truly been a blessing! I can share more with you if you're interested.

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What kind of business are you going to open? I started my own business in June 2007. I am a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. It cost me 50.00 + my first order. It's great though, there are alot of short term loan companies, but check with the BBB to get backrounds on these companies. KEEP RECORDS OF ALL YOUR EXPENSES- FOR TAX PURPOSES. Good luck

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2 excellent resources that can help you figure it all out.

Good luck!