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7 Replies Last post: May 16, 2008 3:16 PM by EL_DollarShop

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Starting A New Business & Growing An Existing Business (Here's The Help You Need!)

Dec 12, 2007 8:52 PM

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thesmartguys 15 posts since
Dec 10, 2007

Hello Everyone!

My name is Felton Lowery. I own a company called "The Smart Guys Inc", we are a business startup firm. Our purpose for joining the forum is to help people with questions about starting up their own business (the right way) & help existing business(es). Let me give you'll a little information about myself & my organization. I am 29 years old (attorney, computer tech & graphic designer). I have owned & operated 9 different corporations, 5 of which I have sold & 4 I have kept. "The Smart Guys Consulting Company" is compelled of the 4 I kept, business consulting, computer consulting, a marketing firm & a graphic design company.

I am willing to help anyone with any question they have about the following:

Incorporating/LLC/LLP/Partnerships
EIN/FEIN (Federal Tax ID information)
State Business Registration
Marketing
Advertising
Logos
Trademarking
Copyrighting
Graphic Design
Business Funding (each of these situations are different depend the business)
Computer Related Issues (Which softwares to use of what, ex. Microsoft stuff, Adobe, Quickbooks, etc).

Please keep in mind I only one person, so if I don't reply immediately, please be patient with me.

Thank you!

mailto:thesmartguys@hotmail.com

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LUCKIEST 7,935 posts since
Aug 6, 2007

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1. Re: Starting A New Business & Growing An Existing Business (Here's The Help You Need!) Dec 12, 2007 9:23 PM

Felton, Welcome. Good Marketing. Keeping in mind that you are only one person, are you looking for a partner??.
I am a SCORE Counselor and SCORE provides FREE most of the same services that you offer.
I will try calling you, Good luck, LUCKIEST

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thesmartguys 15 posts since
Dec 10, 2007

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2. Re: Starting A New Business & Growing An Existing Business (Here's The Help You Need!) Dec 12, 2007 9:33 PM

in response to: LUCKIEST

Lol, you are God sent, I can always use a good partner, shot me an email. Honestly Lucky I have a few wealth people trying to buy my company but I won't sell because its about helping people with respect to making a small profit, not trying to rip people off like I see a lot of law & accounting firms do. I'll have to tell you my story one day, I'm honestly thinking about making a movie out of it.

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LUCKIEST 7,935 posts since
Aug 6, 2007

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3. Re: Starting A New Business & Growing An Existing Business (Here's The Help You Need!) Dec 13, 2007 8:38 PM

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Smart Guy, email me at "pdeig@juno.com". I've always wanted to be in movies.
LUCKIEST

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CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
Nov 14, 2007

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4. Re: Starting A New Business & Growing An Existing Business (Here's The Help You Need!) Dec 14, 2007 1:26 AM

in response to: LUCKIEST

Movie? I want to be in a movie!
I have great acting skills.

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EL_DollarShop 45 posts since
May 6, 2008

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5. Re: Starting A New Business & Growing An Existing Business (Here's The Help You Need!) May 14, 2008 11:49 PM

I've already been a star in a documenrty in 5 different languages!
But hey I'm a rising star in the biz world starting my own $1.00 store.
I have exelent communication skills, and would be willing to be a presenter at your first business seminar!
Think about it? Or have you already?

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wide_eyedgrl 5 posts since
May 16, 2008

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6. Re: Starting A New Business & Growing An Existing Business (Here's The Help You Need!) May 16, 2008 11:26 AM

Hello Felton! My 1000 questions I will try my best and sum up! I just signed my business contract. All my business info you can read on my profile. I need to get incorporated. Can you explain what that really means? Where do I do this at. I googled it and ended up with a million web sites. Also I have heard many things on existing business title transfers. Some people say a restaurant is not transferable, and some say it is! I have until the 30th to find my funding and start things up at my restaurant. Thank goodness it is a turnkey operation. Please help. where can i find quick funding? >>>>>>

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EL_DollarShop 45 posts since
May 6, 2008

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7. Re: Starting A New Business & Growing An Existing Business (Here's The Help You Need!) May 16, 2008 3:16 PM

in response to: wide_eyedgrl

Wide Eyedgrrl I have some good news, and bad news for you.
First things first though. Try google search engine and type "What is a Corporation or LLC", now for researchive purposes a large amount of wep sites will pop up, thats ok because most will have information on what is a corporation and why you should start one.

I like the SBA(Small Business Administration) http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassi
stance/index.html
or
SCORE http://www.score.org/index.html <this one is free, and has live counslers to help you!

These web sites will give you all the info, and help your looking for.
Now the bad news: All states have fees for forming a corporation orr LLC, but it does not stop there. There are several steps that must be taken before the actual formation. the whole proscess can take up to 45 days or more. Now forming a corporation in Delaware, or Nevada can be expidited for an additional fee.

Now even worse news: To get any type of lending you must have a good sound "Business Plan", the above web sites can assit you in that as well. Then there is the loan time, it is never a overnight thing, and if someone claims it is it's probly a scam of some sort!

SBA & SCORE web sites should be where you begin!

Good luck with your restraunt!

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