Q. Hello, my wife and I are thinking of starting a very small-scale catering business in southern California. It would be strictly a weekend thing, not even every weekend, just once in a while, maybe 1-2 events per month. Eventually we might like to make it a larger scale business, but to start, it would be smaller parties. My question is, what are the laws regarding business license? Does it depend on how much money generated? Will we need insurance? Any info is appreciated. Also, if we need legal paperwork done, where do we go and whats it called?
A. When you start there is almost no paperwork required. You can pay $10 at the Secretary of States Office to buy a name. But you don't have to do that. Since you won't be making much money in the beginning, the city and state don't worry about a license. You can visit City Hall and register as a business.... or you can wait to see if this business is a success.
The Health Department is swamped and understaffed. They don't care about you unless they get a lot of complaints. At some time you can register with them and they will send someone out to check that you don't have ant poison stored in the food shelves (don't laugh... this is common) and you don't have mouse droppings on the floor.
You probably don't need insurance unless you are providing a tent and chairs for a wedding or party. Once again, worry about this later when you get busy. Too many people spend weeks getting "ready" then never actually get any jobs.
You don't need legal paperwork. You don't need to incorporate or form a partnership. There are no assets to shield since you aren't investing $1Million in the business.
The Health Department is swamped and understaffed. They don't care about you unless they get a lot of complaints. At some time you can register with them and they will send someone out to check that you don't have ant poison stored in the food shelves (don't laugh... this is common) and you don't have mouse droppings on the floor.
You probably don't need insurance unless you are providing a tent and chairs for a wedding or party. Once again, worry about this later when you get busy. Too many people spend weeks getting "ready" then never actually get any jobs.
You don't need legal paperwork. You don't need to incorporate or form a partnership. There are no assets to shield since you aren't investing $1Million in the business.
Small business questions. Please answer?
Q. I have many questions to ask for small business, mostly involving how much money it takes. Please try and help me?
For a small business, how much money does it take to...
1. rent a place for a store
2. decorate the room (with curtains, furniture... etc)
3. buying 1 computer and 4 sets of tools
4. buying furniture
5. paying the workers (like, how much money should you pay the employees each month, assuming this is a small business)
6. putting ads into newspapers to promote the business
For a small business, how much money does it take to...
1. rent a place for a store
2. decorate the room (with curtains, furniture... etc)
3. buying 1 computer and 4 sets of tools
4. buying furniture
5. paying the workers (like, how much money should you pay the employees each month, assuming this is a small business)
6. putting ads into newspapers to promote the business
A. what kind of "small" business do u mean? how small is small?
renting a store, or godown? be specific, this can range from 2k - 10k. decor can be simple, upgrade as u go along. 20k can do simple stuff. PC can be cheap, depending on ur need, if ur business is IT based, then it's ur MAJOR expenses. i suppose tools are ur major thing, so allocate more for that.
furniture can be simple ones, nowadays those factory sales alot, 2k u can get nice couch, table and stuff.
pay, whereabouts is this 'business'? small towns, pay is lesser than city pay (difference can go up to 1k).
ads, u don't need newspaper just yet. try fliers instead, cheaper, and if u hv fds working in magazines, u can try get connection to get it featured... works well (provided u have something special to show).
so all in all, u need AT LEAST 50k for a small business, and i say AT LEAST, coz u may not come back even at the end of the month... give it some time before u see profit (at least, u're prepared).
renting a store, or godown? be specific, this can range from 2k - 10k. decor can be simple, upgrade as u go along. 20k can do simple stuff. PC can be cheap, depending on ur need, if ur business is IT based, then it's ur MAJOR expenses. i suppose tools are ur major thing, so allocate more for that.
furniture can be simple ones, nowadays those factory sales alot, 2k u can get nice couch, table and stuff.
pay, whereabouts is this 'business'? small towns, pay is lesser than city pay (difference can go up to 1k).
ads, u don't need newspaper just yet. try fliers instead, cheaper, and if u hv fds working in magazines, u can try get connection to get it featured... works well (provided u have something special to show).
so all in all, u need AT LEAST 50k for a small business, and i say AT LEAST, coz u may not come back even at the end of the month... give it some time before u see profit (at least, u're prepared).
Can someone please answer these questions for me regarding the Small Business Administration?
Q. I am stuck on these 2 question about the Small Business Administration - can anyone help me out with answering these two? Please!
To whom, if anyone, does an agency report?
Where do the legislative and judicial branches come into play with investigation and enforcement of your identified agency?
To whom, if anyone, does an agency report?
Where do the legislative and judicial branches come into play with investigation and enforcement of your identified agency?
A. Lisa got you what you asked.
Don't forget it's a bureaucracy, therefor; It is self serving.
Don't forget it's a bureaucracy, therefor; It is self serving.
Small Business Questions.. I need 5 people to answer... IT'S EASY!?
Q. Please Answer these questions.
*INCLUDE YOUR FIRST NAME, IF POSSIBLE*
1.) Describe the reasons you prefer to buy from a small business.
2.) Describe the reasons you prefer to buy from a large business.
3.) What are the disadvantages of small businesses?
4.) What are the disadvantages of large business?
***PLEASE ANSWER ALL FOUR***
*INCLUDE YOUR FIRST NAME, IF POSSIBLE*
1.) Describe the reasons you prefer to buy from a small business.
2.) Describe the reasons you prefer to buy from a large business.
3.) What are the disadvantages of small businesses?
4.) What are the disadvantages of large business?
***PLEASE ANSWER ALL FOUR***
A. My first name is Nicole
1.) Describe the reasons you prefer to buy from a small business.
More personalized service, to keep "Mom and Pop" in business.
2.) Describe the reasons you prefer to buy from a large business.
Broader product offering, perhaps an online system that is easier to place orders on rather than going to the "small biz" shop.
3.) What are the disadvantages of small businesses?
perhaps their product selection is less than what the big guys are offering.. fewer bells and whistles if you will.
4.) What are the disadvantages of large business?
Getting lost in the shuffle with the lack of personal service.
1.) Describe the reasons you prefer to buy from a small business.
More personalized service, to keep "Mom and Pop" in business.
2.) Describe the reasons you prefer to buy from a large business.
Broader product offering, perhaps an online system that is easier to place orders on rather than going to the "small biz" shop.
3.) What are the disadvantages of small businesses?
perhaps their product selection is less than what the big guys are offering.. fewer bells and whistles if you will.
4.) What are the disadvantages of large business?
Getting lost in the shuffle with the lack of personal service.
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