ForumsStarting a Business

HI BEEZEEMOMMA
I THINK ITS VERY GOOD IDEA,
IN FACT I DONT KNOW THE ROLES THERE FOR THE LICENES.
BUT I CAN SEND FOR YOU SOME DISHES THAT IS VERY SUCCESSFUL IN MY COUNTRY (KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN)
JUST TELL ME IF YOU WANT DEAR .....

I have a name for my business. I have done parties for friends and family members. How do I go about getting a federal ID number? Do you know what office I would contact?

the federal ID number can be obtained for free online through www.IRS.gov

have you filed as an LLC or corporation yet?

I was acutally able to pull up the guide for Oklahoma from sba.gov, I can also check into your states website to do some research with you to help you get your business going.

How soon are you trying to get started for this?
Do you have money put aside for any kind of license if you need it?

I can definetly see this idea working. You would make an ideal client for me. Email me at dityson@comcast.net, no strings attached, no obligations.

I can see this business in my head, the key is making sure we get you straight legally, so you arent breaking any ordinances.

I am currently in the process of starting the exact same business. I am in Las Vegas, Nevada. The things I had to go through were firstly....registering my business name in order to do business in that name, and to accept payments in the business name. It's called registering a fictitious firm name or something similar. Ummm, I also had to find out whether my home was zoned for selling food out of my home kitchen for profit. I found that information at my local business licensing agency, some states are totally with it, some are totally against it, you'd have to check.

I got a lot of advice on business plans and things of the sort, but for me personally and I believe it applies to you also, at this time I'm not really looking for financial backing from anyone and I don't plan on the business growing too big too soon. I feel a business plan is for someone with goals on growing, and looking for financial backing. The plan is for lenders and even for yourself to keep an eye on your goals and your finances. It is a b**** to write up one on your own, and can get a little pricey for someone to write it for you.

I made up some business cards, some labels for all of my cake boxes, built a portfolio, and payed for a website....and now I'm off. I'm currently waiting for my application for home permit/business license to be approved. I do believe someone will be coming out to inspect my kitchen too.

I hope I was a little help. I can give you anymore info that I come across, just contact me through this site and I can help you out as much as I can. When I started I was like a chicken with my head cut off and it took forever to get the info that I really needed.

Oh, and Score.org is kinda helpful too. They might have a chapter in your area and the counseling services are free!!

Apryle
Divine Desserts

Hi Apryle,

What part of Las Vegas are you from?

~ Ro