I currently own a llc event planning business. I want to open up a travel agency and unmbrella it under that name. How can I do that?
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A couple different ways I can think of.\n\nFirst, you could start a new LLC and just use the same name; e.g., if it's XYZ Event Planning, organize XYZ Travel Agency.  Ownership of the new LLC would mirror that of the event planning business.\n\nSecond, don't start a new LLC, just run the travel agency as a separate division from event planning (separate financials, although you'd only file one tax return for the business).
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I suggest you read the article "How to Start an Event and Meeting Planning Business"   http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol153/eventplanning.htm . The article is comprehensive and contains information on the market segments of this business, how to market and get clients for an event planning business, and the key success factors of this business.\n\nAdvertising is not the best way to get clients for an event planning business, but rather more as a branding and to get your name out there. Rather, networking and word of mouth are the most effective ways of getting clients. \n\nThe first step, however, is to determine your market segment. Will you go after the social market, corporate market, non profits, regional markets, etc? Given that each market segment has different needs, your marketing strategy will vary depending on the market segment that you cater. \n\nIf you are focusing on social events catering to individuals, your pitch may be based on the premise that your services can release them from all the tasks required to create a great and worry-free event. By outsourcing the event to you, your customers can have more free time for their family and friends. \n\nWhen marketing to public or private organizations, your main selling point should be greater efficiency for the money and a professional event without error. Groups, especially large ones, do not wish to deal with problems that arise due to oversight on their part. If the guarantee of worry-free, error-free events is available at a cost benefit to them, there really appears to be no better choice. \n\nI suggest you check out the following books for detailed information on how to run an event planning business:\n\n- How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business \n- The Essential Event Planning Kit \n- The Business of Event Planning: Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Successful Special Events \n- Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Your Own Event Planning Business : Your Step by Step Guide to Success (Start Your Own Event Planning) \n- Event Planning : The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events
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Since any slogans that are suggested here may already be owned by another party, I wanted to go a different route...\n\nI suggest either hiring a name creation firm or get together with your friends and/or family and throw a "name party" & have everyone bounce some ideas around. Compile a listing of slogans that you like the best. Once you have that list, do as much free research as you can before you delve into comprehensive research. I listed some links where you can do some preliminary name checking. However, please be aware that this is merely scratching the surface of what's out there. Only comprehensive research will tell you if the name is truly available. But, these links are free & a great place to start, so I'd try them out first. \n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Hello there!\nThumbs up to you for starting your own business!\n\nWhen I started my candle business my trainers told me I should include my own first name in the business name. This gives your business a very personal touch that people can relate to.\n\nAlso if you are going to be using a website, be sure to use your first name also.\n\nPeople like to feel like they are dealing with a real person.\n\nHope this helps!\nLove, Tammy\nTammy's Candle Corner\nwww.tammyscandlecorner.com\ntammy@tammyscandlecorner.com\n\n(Your Name)'s Chocolate Corner\nWe could join forces and call it:\n(Your Name)'s & Tammy's Chocolate & Candle Corner\n\nI can get candles at a good price and we have a killer Creme Brule scented candle.\n\nJust a thought :-)\n\nSuccess to you!!!
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Whoever advised you to register a second LLC in Alabama did not know what they were talking about. You could have registered in Alabama as a foreign LLC for $75 which would have allowed your Georgia LLC to operate there. A second LLC is essentially a second legal entity that probably will need an EIN.\n\nIf you want to make your life easier, scrap the Alabama LLC and register your Georgia one as a foreign LLC.
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First of all you need to check that the name of your company is not already taken.  Get in touch with a company formation agent and they can check this for you. \n\nThey will then fill in the appropriate forms for you.  You need a Memorandum and Articles of Association and a couple of other forms to register a Registered Office for your company.  They will also provide a company seal and an authentic Certificate claiming that you own that company name.
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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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Probably you may want to list it on the Web.\n\nIf it is not a one-shot situation: as in you are renting-out units, consider building your own site. A resource for this  is: http://selling-a-service.first411.com\n\nSorry - but you need to be more specific in your question so i took the liberty of sharing 2 possible options.\n\nHope this helps you. Good Luck!
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I'm not sure what to name your wedding planner services but a suggestion would be something that starts with an "A" or some numbers so that it is in the beginning of the section of weddding planners in your local telephone book so that people looking for such will call you before they call many others.  Example- A plan before you step wedding services.  I know that's corny but it's just an example LOL
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Look into organizing a limited liability company (LLC).  LLC's will protect your personal assets like a corporation, and you get taxed like a partnership (no double tax like corporations).  LLC's have less paperwork generally, but the owners (members) still need to abide by the Organization Agreement and Articles of Organization.\n\nA corporation is an option, and an IRS subchapter S election may be the way to go, and if so, will save you taxes.  And yes, the corporation will protect your personal assets so long as you observe the distinction between the corporation and yourself.\n\nAs you have noted, a partnership will expose you individually to the partnership's liabilities.\n\nThe botton line is that you need legal and tax advisors.  The information you get here are mere talking points that you can use for discussion with real professionals.  It will cost some money, but it is worth it because you will be laying the foundation for establishing your future tax and legal liabilities.  Make sure that your lawyer is licensed by the California Bar and that your accountant is a licensed CPA in California.
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Nothing as far as I know But are you sure about going into an industry where over 50% of it is now done online, and the numbers are moving away from travel agents in favour of online every day?\n\nI would look to go into a very niche area of travel, like luxury tours, where the odds of it going online are lower. Get in there before all the other travel agents need new jobs!
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Of course you can.  Many great works of entertainment have been created by partnerships, teams, couples, siblings, etc.  Its better to use your names than a company or corp. that doesn't legally exist yet.
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I suggest you check out the following books for detailed information on how to run an event planning business. Some of these books even have forms that you can use:\n\n- How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business  \n- The Essential Event Planning Kit  \n- The Business of Event Planning: Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Successful Special Events \n- Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Your Own Event Planning Business : Your Step by Step Guide to Success (Start Your Own Event Planning)  \n- Event Planning : The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events
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Just write a short letter asking for sponsorship help explaining that you will place there business name on the ATV trailer.  Then make copies and send to all the business you can find in the area.
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my guess would be travel agent.  you would probably be traveling alot in order to get first hand knowledge of different places to be able to better serve your clients.
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Start the business in someone Else's name.  Go down get a different PO Box, and use your girlfriends, wife's or such name and open a new business account at the bank.