in a few days i am getting my contractors licens for oregon state and i was woundering if i could get some info on how to start a company that i can evenctualy make pretty big. what all do i do?
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You need to go to the state revenue office and get your state license. That means you need to have a name for your business. It can even be your own name (i.e. -  John's Contracting). The revenue department usually has tons of literature on business set-up, etc. Then head to the Small Business Administration and see what they can do for you. None of this is very costly.
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You may wish to contact the SBA ( http://www.sba.gov/ ) or SCORE ( http://www.score.org/ ) for help in starting a business.  They are excellent resources for a small business just starting out (and free, too!).  You should also look into either setting up a corporation of LLC to protect yourself legally.  Contact your state for the guideline involved in that.
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Well first you should probably check your local, state and the federal laws so you know what you can and can't do.\n\nSecond come up with some capital.\n\nThird use capital to pay talent and studio staff. \n\nFourth attempt to make a name for yourself amongst the 8 billion other porn companies.\n\nFifth reflect on how now that your hundreds of thosands of dollars in debt and facing lawsuites that starting your own porn business was a lot less fun then you thought it would be.\n\nOh and I forgot that you'll probably want to come up with some sort of business plan other then "I wanna be like Randy West."
422584
You probably need a business license to do that, check with your local chamber of commerce.  It could end up being more trouble than you bargained for.
605794
Hello there! You might want to tell us what your business is about in order to have a clear idea on who your sponsor should be. \nLuck,\nMia
135625
Obtain an EIN.  Do the state registrations and incorporation papers.  Open bank account.  Find customers.  make money.
189928
Read your articles of incorporation and bylaws, check with your secretary of state's website, and speak with an attorney.  Your articles of incorporation and bylaws typically lay out how these are structured.  If not, the secretary of state usually has some information on how to meet general requirements.  Speaking with a local business attorney (particularly one who helped you establish your company) is the quickest way to get the right answer.
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Make a portfolio website.  Maybe take a couple jobs for little to no cash to expand on that portfolio.  Etc.\n\nAs far as being officially recognized, you could go ahead and register the business and get a federal tax id issued but that may be overkill at this point.  In all reality you probably won't get a lot of leads from the net when starting out but more by word of mouth so anything "official" early on isn't all that important.  Most likely the purchasing party will just 1099 you as an individual for tax purposes.
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If you want to start a normal kind of business (cleaning, lawn mowing, construction), then anywhere you can get clients.\n\nIf you want to create an entrepreneurial company, I'd start in Utah.  Believe it or not, it's got 4 of the 6 hot spots by one recent survey for the whole United States.  They were looking at the number of startups, their overall success, employment created, how long they stay in business, and financial indicators of success.  \n\nThe reason is that Utah is the most literate state in the union, that the people are willing to work hard for relatively low pay, and that there are incredible innovation centers around the universities.\n\nIf you are looking to create a company that's going to need some serious equity capital, then you're going to want to start within 50 miles of the venture capitalists (Silicon Valley, Boston, or New York).  Many Utah companies get exported to Silicon Valley once the big money is ready for them.  (Bad for Utah, good for innovation).  \n\nAs far as tax benefits and corporate protection go, Deleware is still the fore-runner with Nevada as a close second and Florida and other places competing somewhere in the mix.  \n\nBest of luck!
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Generally speaking, you have to have a contractor's license because you are going to be selling a service. It's fairly lengthy, but, last I checked, it was open book. It's best to check with Virginia's licensing information through the county you live in. Also, if you're trying to do work in the tri state area, like MD, VA and DC- you might want to "partner up" with some other subs so you can work under each other's umbrella of licenses and insurances.
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i recommend that you do more research work on that because it is not an easy business, you have to make feasibility study, and while you are doing that, surely you'll know and find out how you do it and who you can talk to.\nYou can ask people who has done that before just for guidance.
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Do a really good job for each customer.  Here's the key... SHOW UP, and on time, when you say you're going to be there.  I can't tell you how many times I've hired contractors who failed to show up for appointments, or were several hours late and didn't have the courtesy to call.  I'd love to line up those idiots and shoot them all.  Anyway, honor your word and keep appointments.  Make a follow-up call a few days after completing a job, to make sure the customer is happy and satisfied with your work.  It's all about public relations.  Do these things, and you'll experience that most wonderful of all job-creating phenomena... word of mouth.  Before you know it, you'll have more work than you can shake a stick at.
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Contact your secretary of state.  Many secretary of state offices will have information on thier websites on how to establish a business.
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first of all write down all of your ideas...make three copies...each notorized. \n\nmail two of them to yourself certified mail..sign the seal of the envelope and DO NOT OPEN THEM! put them in a safe deposit box. \n\nthen...contact the small business counsel in your area...look up the chamber of commerce and they will help direct you. \n\nthe sbc will be able to advise you and connect you to manufacturers/loan institutions to help you realize your dream.\n\nsave as MUCH money as you can...every dime! get all the credit available that you can and keep your CREDIT SCORE CLEAN!!!!\n\nwrite a "business plan" your bank or sbc will be able to guide you on this..but you must have one to get money. start with writing down:\n\nwhat is the companies short term goal.\nwhat assets are available.\nwhat experience/expertise do you or partners bring to the table.\nwhy is this product necessary.\nwho will you market to?\nwhat is your price point?\nhow much does it cost to manufacture?\nwhat is the profit margin?\nwhat is your long term goal for this company?\n\nand so on.....
201075
i would probably start by creating an online business that deals with what you are trying to do. That could help you obtain the capital needed to start you big business
489367
most porn companies have inhouse production facilities or individuals that already do the job for them for bottom dollar. you may want to create a list of smaller start-ups and go from there by contacting them individually. do some research and see what you come up with.
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I suggest you get experience working with a game company, or a software developing company. That will help you gain some insight as to how to run your business. Anything is possible.