Starting a Business

I've had the pleasure of chatting with several friends over the course of several weeks about something exciting--starting a business for fun and of course profit! For fun, yes! For profit—even better! Let's face it. If you're like me you might have some hobby or something you enjoy doing. My favorite hobby is graphic design. That's right!!! It's just a hobby! But someone turned me on to the idea of actually doing my hobby as a part time business. After the minimal amount of research, I found that turning my hobby into an enjoyable business is easy.

Mostly all the people I chatted with started their home based business first by not jumping into it, but instead they acquired everything they needed to register the business and they found it online.

The first thing they all told me was how to find a way to obtain the appropriate legal forms needed to establish the business. Most municipalities require that you file a business tax permit commonly known as a business license and since I am conducting my business from home, I also found out that I needed a home occupancy license.

I have to admit the research is time consuming, so to consolidate all my concerns regarding my permits and license, it was recommended by my online friends that there is a website I can go to that will help. After a little more research I found a plethora of websites dedicated to helping the small business entrepreneur. Here are some of the websites I found:

http://www.businessnameusa.com/
http://www.businessname.net/
http://www.fedtaxid.com/
http://www.filingsusa.com/
http://www.businesslicense.info/

Go to anyone of these sites and you'll find out how fast and easy your business dream will come true. These are professional, friendly advisors there and waiting to answer all your questions and help with EVERYTHING you need.

I'm starting to find out that having a business of my own is a fun idea as well as a profitable venture. And many other people, including famous celebrities, have filed and registered their business names and applied for business licenses using the fast and easy tips provided by good and knowledgeable professionals. I figure I can do it, too.

My dream is coming true now, so for the upcoming year, 2008, you can only guess what my New Year's resolution is going to be.

Thanks and good luck and follow through on your dream!!