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Click to view Lighthouse24's profile Mogul Lighthouse24 2,396 posts since
Oct 10, 2007
30. Re: Starting my first business Dec 6, 2007 10:25 AM
in response to: dollsbags
Rich, welcome to the board! You seem to have the experiences and a business owner's perspective that will benefit this community. I hope to you'll contribute your thoughts to future threads.
Click to view dollsbags's profile Mogul dollsbags 26 posts since
Dec 6, 2007
31. Re: Starting my first business Dec 6, 2007 11:29 AM
in response to: Lighthouse24
Thank you. There is a lot of great information/advice on here and I am happy to contribute!
Click to view BizWorld's profile Start-up BizWorld 1 posts since
Dec 4, 2007
32. Re: Starting my first business Dec 7, 2007 2:20 PM
in response to: noleafclover6

Congrats Matt...

Have you thought of S-corp which can save you self-employment taxes on the profits unlike sole prop/LLC?

BizWorld
Click to view 42n8lady's profile Professional 42n8lady 14 posts since
Dec 11, 2007
33. Re: Starting my first business Dec 11, 2007 6:18 AM
in response to: noleafclover6
For two years, Bank of America allowed me to open three business accounts with no paperwork involved. Two of them had savings, one, just checking account. I have since closed two of these accounts because I have now converted them to "real business accounts". I have recently opened (just checking) accounts for one C-Corp, an LLC and one LP with complete documentation (such as EINs, Articles, By-Laws, and the like).
I am a great loyalist fan of Bank of America and I think that by allowing new entrepreneurs to "practice" banking , this experience helps build confidence in money management and paves the way for ultimate business success. I don't think that they have changed their policies about this.

By the way, do you know that you can open these legitimate business accounts with just $100.00 each. I had bigger balances for my unregistered accounts!
Click to view instance's profile Professional instance 11 posts since
Dec 20, 2007
34. Re: Starting my first business Dec 22, 2007 9:34 PM
in response to: noleafclover6
Hello Matt, we are a Web design company and we have some experience with Web design =)

I would recommend either paypal pro or authorize.net

Look that there are different options, for example, you can accept payments in your Web site or in your merchant Web site. Paypal payments pro will allow you to process payments in your Web site (you will need a SSL certificate) and it costs something liek 24 usd a month (At least it was what it costed like two months ago) and authorize.net will allow you as well I dont remember how much it was.

Also, take a look at the % they charge you per transaction. It should be between 1.9% and 2.3% average plus like 24 cents per transaction.

Also if you need a Web site developed or an online/offline marketing campaign (you dont need that much money as it sounds like! many people get scared) let us know I'll be glad to assist you!

take care and I hope it helps!
Click to view Small Biz Wiz's profile Professional Small Biz Wiz 11 posts since
Dec 6, 2007
35. Re: Starting my first business Dec 27, 2007 4:21 PM
in response to: instance
There is free information available on starting a business at www.GoSmallBiz.com. This site is owned by Fran Tarkenton, the former Vikings and Giants quarterback. If you like the free information and would like more services for a small membership fee, go to www.YourSmallBiz.org.
Click to view laocial's profile Mogul laocial 14 posts since
Dec 13, 2008
36. Re: Starting my first business Dec 13, 2008 10:49 PM
in response to: dollsbags
Hello,

We are a handbag factory, mainly specialized in Ladies Handbag. We can offer producing service completely according to the original samples. You can go to see our samples on our website: www.liuxingniao.cn .If you are interested in any of our own samples, we can send it to you for confirmation in 3-5 days. Also your own samples are welcomed.

We are located in the center of handbag production base in China, that is Shiling International Leather Center. So we can offer specialized service to meet our customers’ specified requirements from price to quality.

Sincerely yours,

Peter

Email: sunday_you_me@yahoo.com ; laocial@gmail.com

MSN: nono-free@hotmail.com

Skype: nono-skype1

Mobile: 86-13826039586
Click to view DSTREET1's profile Mogul DSTREET1 11 posts since
Dec 15, 2008
37. Re: Starting my first business Dec 15, 2008 6:07 PM
in response to: noleafclover6

For starters, Congrats to stepping out there on starting your business!.You can if a lot of info that will be important to you from protecting yourself to hiring and firing employees. Go www.smallbiztool.info and click on the " Watch Movie" link on lower left hand side. This should be very helpful..
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