I'm looking for feedback on the "right" ways to get a new small business started in regards to...
- Corporate Naming and Business Structure
- Tax ramifications
- Legal issues
- Etc.
It will be very informal for the first 6-8 months I suspect. Also, it wouldn't involve any employees (at least for a long time), health care, etc.
EDIT
Now that I've obtained the domains, I feel good enough about the progress to reveal my venture.
Photography.
It's not going to be one that will replace my current job - at least that's not my plan right now. It's always been a passionate hobby of mine and I'm turning it into a small business.
I have not yet setup any type of corporation or business credit account...I have selected a name though and have the domains for such.
I have the majority of my initial equipment - including the camera, lenses (bought late last year), lights, backdrops and stands (just bought last week). I bought them from my personal account, so I'm curious if that will have a negative impact on my venture from an accounting perspective.
I'm also wondering what type of corporation I should setup. While I don't feel I'd need a ton of protection, I would want to be shielded from any lawsuits should there be one via a disagreement for image use, etc.
Am I able to receive some sort of tax deduction for equipment bought in '07 (camera/lenses)?
Also (and this could get interesting 'round here
) - I do not yet have an accountant or lawyer selected regarding this venture and would like feedback (PM me if you prefer) on good options.
- Corporate Naming and Business Structure
- Tax ramifications
- Legal issues
- Etc.
It will be very informal for the first 6-8 months I suspect. Also, it wouldn't involve any employees (at least for a long time), health care, etc.
EDIT
Now that I've obtained the domains, I feel good enough about the progress to reveal my venture.
Photography.
It's not going to be one that will replace my current job - at least that's not my plan right now. It's always been a passionate hobby of mine and I'm turning it into a small business.
I have not yet setup any type of corporation or business credit account...I have selected a name though and have the domains for such.
I have the majority of my initial equipment - including the camera, lenses (bought late last year), lights, backdrops and stands (just bought last week). I bought them from my personal account, so I'm curious if that will have a negative impact on my venture from an accounting perspective.
I'm also wondering what type of corporation I should setup. While I don't feel I'd need a ton of protection, I would want to be shielded from any lawsuits should there be one via a disagreement for image use, etc.
Am I able to receive some sort of tax deduction for equipment bought in '07 (camera/lenses)?
Also (and this could get interesting 'round here
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