Starting business in the U.S.

[JelloShotGirl 0]

I dont mean to burst your bubble, but it is a lot more expensive and harder to start a business in the United States than in the Philippines. You need a lot of money to get started up. Good luck. The first thing you need to do when you get your ssn here is to start building a positive credit history and working so you can qualify for business loan, once you get here there are organizations that will help you for free to navigate the system.

[rheanick 42]

Dont worry, you dont burst my bubble. Thanks for the input.

By the way, do you know any organization that could help me navigate the system for free?

I dont mean to burst your bubble, but it is a lot more expensive and harder to start a business in the United States than in the Philippines. You need a lot of money to get started up. Good luck. The first thing you need to do when you get your ssn here is to start building a positive credit history and working so you can qualify for business loan, once you get here there are organizations that will help you for free to navigate the system.

[tallcoolone 102]

I dont mean to burst your bubble, but it is a lot more expensive and harder to start a business in the United States than in the Philippines. You need a lot of money to get started up. Good luck. The first thing you need to do when you get your ssn here is to start building a positive credit history and working so you can qualify for business loan, once you get here there are organizations that will help you for free to navigate the system.

I know many people who started with very little capital and grew a business. Money helps of course, but not neccesary to start a business in USA.

[HappyDancer 7]

Right! Of course a good credit standing and a good name counts a lot too. But for a start, you are pretty much on the trial and error side. You can't make it big right away the first time. So enjoy the wins and may be losses... But keep going.

[PhiLandShiR 18]

Dont worry, you dont burst my bubble. Thanks for the input.

By the way, do you know any organization that could help me navigate the system for free?

Here in Iowa there is a Small Business Administration (SBA) . Here they are located on the campus of the University of Iowa. http://www.uiowa.edu/

Its a free service to people trying to start a small business. They help with business plans and provide information on groups that can help you and even point to local banks that assist start up companies. I worked with them when I started my winery and they helped me to build a business plan and set starting pricing for my wines. I found them to be really helpful.

I would expect there is a branch of the SBA located near you. By all means stop in and speak to them.

Phil

[rheanick 42]

Dont worry, you dont burst my bubble. Thanks for the input.

By the way, do you know any organization that could help me navigate the system for free?

Here in Iowa there is a Small Business Administration (SBA) . Here they are located on the campus of the University of Iowa. http://www.uiowa.edu/

Its a free service to people trying to start a small business. They help with business plans and provide information on groups that can help you and even point to local banks that assist start up companies. I worked with them when I started my winery and they helped me to build a business plan and set starting pricing for my wines. I found them to be really helpful.

I would expect there is a branch of the SBA located near you. By all means stop in and speak to them.

Phil

Phil,

I found an SBA office in our area. Its resources even include online assistance for Arizona Entrepreneurs.

Thank you!

[HappyDancer 7]

Phil,

That's a great advice. Thank you! Will find that path in KY too.

[PhiLandShiR 18]

Phil,

That's a great advice. Thank you! Will find that path in KY too.

Phil,

I found an SBA office in our area. Its resources even include online assistance for Arizona Entrepreneurs.

Thank you!

You are both very welcome. If you have any other questions please send them to me and I will be happy to try to answer them!!

[Hannah+Vito 0]

I've been dreaming of setting up my own business for years and when I met my fiancé and we decided I would move to him, I had to change my research to USA business laws. I find it a bit confussing at times, but I found a dealt good book on line that covers from studies to setting up on your own and comes with a cd with extra info\ helpful forms and it's more usa orientaited though it's applicable to different countries. It is the how to be a ......(insert poffession/job title) I have also learn't about there being two different types of laws pertaining to setting up business. The federal ones (main gov applicable to every state) and then the state ones which can vary from state to state. I am still trying get my head round these. I am also trying to get my head round the difference in lingo. Permits and licences and stuff. Eventually I will get my head around it but recommend doing a business plan it's good not just to present to the investors but I find it helps me iron things out in my head. There are lots of helpful sites on line that give u templates on what a business plan looks like.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I've been dreaming of setting up my own business for years and when I met my fiancé and we decided I would move to him, I had to change my research to USA business laws. I find it a bit confussing at times, but I found a dealt good book on line that covers from studies to setting up on your own and comes with a cd with extra info\ helpful forms and it's more usa orientaited though it's applicable to different countries. It is the how to be a ......(insert poffession/job title) I have also learn't about there being two different types of laws pertaining to setting up business. The federal ones (main gov applicable to every state) and then the state ones which can vary from state to state. I am still trying get my head round these. I am also trying to get my head round the difference in lingo. Permits and licences and stuff. Eventually I will get my head around it but recommend doing a business plan it's good not just to present to the investors but I find it helps me iron things out in my head. There are lots of helpful sites on line that give u templates on what a business plan looks like.

Not all businesses require permits/licenses. If it is a retail business, you will most likely require a seller's permit, if your state has sales tax. If your business is within an incorporated area (city limits), you may need a local business license. Certain professions are require licenses.

I live in an unincorporated area, and the state agency that regulates my business does not require a license. I do have a sellers permit, so I can collect sales tax, and purchase merchandise for resale without having to pay the sales tax.

Hope that helps a little bit.

[rheanick 42]

Hi Hannah,

Hoping for a safe flight for your upcoming trip to the US. We are both May filers in the K1 forum.

I agree with you on writing business plan... it helps in giving us better perspective on our future endeavours.

I've been dreaming of setting up my own business for years and when I met my fiancé and we decided I would move to him, I had to change my research to USA business laws. I find it a bit confussing at times, but I found a dealt good book on line that covers from studies to setting up on your own and comes with a cd with extra info\ helpful forms and it's more usa orientaited though it's applicable to different countries. It is the how to be a ......(insert poffession/job title) I have also learn't about there being two different types of laws pertaining to setting up business. The federal ones (main gov applicable to every state) and then the state ones which can vary from state to state. I am still trying get my head round these. I am also trying to get my head round the difference in lingo. Permits and licences and stuff. Eventually I will get my head around it but recommend doing a business plan it's good not just to present to the investors but I find it helps me iron things out in my head. There are lots of helpful sites on line that give u templates on what a business plan looks like.

[rheanick 42]

I've been dreaming of setting up my own business for years and when I met my fiancé and we decided I would move to him, I had to change my research to USA business laws. I find it a bit confussing at times, but I found a dealt good book on line that covers from studies to setting up on your own and comes with a cd with extra info\ helpful forms and it's more usa orientaited though it's applicable to different countries. It is the how to be a ......(insert poffession/job title) I have also learn't about there being two different types of laws pertaining to setting up business. The federal ones (main gov applicable to every state) and then the state ones which can vary from state to state. I am still trying get my head round these. I am also trying to get my head round the difference in lingo. Permits and licences and stuff. Eventually I will get my head around it but recommend doing a business plan it's good not just to present to the investors but I find it helps me iron things out in my head. There are lots of helpful sites on line that give u templates on what a business plan looks like.

Not all businesses require permits/licenses. If it is a retail business, you will most likely require a seller's permit, if your state has sales tax. If your business is within an incorporated area (city limits), you may need a local business license. Certain professions are require licenses.

I live in an unincorporated area, and the state agency that regulates my business does not require a license. I do have a sellers permit, so I can collect sales tax, and purchase merchandise for resale without having to pay the sales tax.

Hope that helps a little bit.

How do you know if you live in an incorporated area or unincorporated area. Where do you look for it?

Would it be in the IRS, SBA website?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I've been dreaming of setting up my own business for years and when I met my fiancé and we decided I would move to him, I had to change my research to USA business laws. I find it a bit confussing at times, but I found a dealt good book on line that covers from studies to setting up on your own and comes with a cd with extra info\ helpful forms and it's more usa orientaited though it's applicable to different countries. It is the how to be a ......(insert poffession/job title) I have also learn't about there being two different types of laws pertaining to setting up business. The federal ones (main gov applicable to every state) and then the state ones which can vary from state to state. I am still trying get my head round these. I am also trying to get my head round the difference in lingo. Permits and licences and stuff. Eventually I will get my head around it but recommend doing a business plan it's good not just to present to the investors but I find it helps me iron things out in my head. There are lots of helpful sites on line that give u templates on what a business plan looks like.

Not all businesses require permits/licenses. If it is a retail business, you will most likely require a seller's permit, if your state has sales tax. If your business is within an incorporated area (city limits), you may need a local business license. Certain professions are require licenses.

I live in an unincorporated area, and the state agency that regulates my business does not require a license. I do have a sellers permit, so I can collect sales tax, and purchase merchandise for resale without having to pay the sales tax.

Hope that helps a little bit.

How do you know if you live in an incorporated area or unincorporated area. Where do you look for it?

Would it be in the IRS, SBA website?

It is a local government distinction. If your business is located where there is city government, you are in an incorporated area, and subject to their regulations. If your business is not located within any city's boundaries, then you are in an unincorporated (provincial) jurisdiction

[rheanick 42]

I've been dreaming of setting up my own business for years and when I met my fiancé and we decided I would move to him, I had to change my research to USA business laws. I find it a bit confussing at times, but I found a dealt good book on line that covers from studies to setting up on your own and comes with a cd with extra info\ helpful forms and it's more usa orientaited though it's applicable to different countries. It is the how to be a ......(insert poffession/job title) I have also learn't about there being two different types of laws pertaining to setting up business. The federal ones (main gov applicable to every state) and then the state ones which can vary from state to state. I am still trying get my head round these. I am also trying to get my head round the difference in lingo. Permits and licences and stuff. Eventually I will get my head around it but recommend doing a business plan it's good not just to present to the investors but I find it helps me iron things out in my head. There are lots of helpful sites on line that give u templates on what a business plan looks like.

Not all businesses require permits/licenses. If it is a retail business, you will most likely require a seller's permit, if your state has sales tax. If your business is within an incorporated area (city limits), you may need a local business license. Certain professions are require licenses.

I live in an unincorporated area, and the state agency that regulates my business does not require a license. I do have a sellers permit, so I can collect sales tax, and purchase merchandise for resale without having to pay the sales tax.

Hope that helps a little bit.

How do you know if you live in an incorporated area or unincorporated area. Where do you look for it?

Would it be in the IRS, SBA website?

It is a local government distinction. If your business is located where there is city government, you are in an incorporated area, and subject to their regulations. If your business is not located within any city's boundaries, then you are in an unincorporated (provincial) jurisdiction

Mr Bill,

Thank you.

I talked with my husband and he confirmed that we are in a city.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Mr Bill,

Thank you.

I talked with my husband and he confirmed that we are in a city.

Since you will be opening a business within a city limits, you can contact the local Chamber of Commerce for information on starting a business within that city. Also, most chambers have a registry of members, that would get the word out to other businesses in the area that you are in business as well.