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do have anything on these topics

-Writing an ebook

-Self-publishing your book

-Starting a record label

thanks in advance
 
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Spitonabitch said:
do have anything on these topics

-Writing an ebook

-Self-publishing your book

-Starting a record label

thanks in advance
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How to Self-Publish a Book



•Step 1

Decide what your goal is. Some writers want to print out just enough copies of their prized project for colleagues and friends; others think they have a book that will sell to a larger audience.

•Step 2

Examine competing titles to make sure you're not covering the same ground. Find out what sales of those books have been to see if it's really worth your while to tackle a similar topic. Call book distributor Ingram at (615) 213-6803 and punch in the ISBN of the book you want to check on; you'll hear a voice message containing the number of copies sold in the last year.

•Step 3

Determine what format you'd like to publish in: hardcover, softcover, or ebook, which is essentially an electronic file and requires no paper printing.

•Step 4

Check out print-on-demand publishers. If all you want to do is get a book published, these vanity presses will do the job for a price. Some vanity houses will print just a few copies for a few hundred dollars. Print-on-demand is ideal for very short runs (25 to 500 copies). Instead of printing on traditional, ink-based offset printing equipment, pages are reproduced using a highend copier. A digital file from a page layout program links directly to a high-speed copier and then is machine-bound. Some shops offer perfect binding so it looks just like a printed book. Look at sources like Trafford.com, Xlibris.com and Iuniverse.com.

•Step 5

Print your book directly from your completed files with a directto- press printer. Instead of producing a different piece of film for each color of each page, the files are transferred directly to the printing plate. You'll eliminate all the film costs, and save time too.

•Step 6

Shop aggressively if you really want your book to sell. If you're an established writer considering self-publishing, look around. You can either choose to have a print-on-demand company, such as those mentioned above, handle all the layout, printing and production activities, or go to a local offset printer and oversee each of those steps in the process personally.

•Step 7

Ask potential suppliers to send you samples of their recently printed books. Don't be shocked: The quality will vary considerably with regard to paper quality, cover design, layout, and whether it was run on a sheet-fed press or a web press. Ask questions about how individual pieces were produced.

•Step 8

View competitors' books to determine what size and format you'd like your book to take. Find out if there are standard sizes you should stay with to reduce costs, or whether a different format will help your book stand out. Format sizes can affect which print-on-demand publisher you can work with.

•Step 9

Familiarize yourself with printing costs. These will vary, but you can expect to spend more than $1 per book for a minimum print run of several thousand copies. You may also be charged extra for layout help, editing, design of a book cover, and for photos. Typical fees are $3 to $6 per page for editing, $3 to $5 for production, $500 to $5,000 and more for design, plus $3 per 300- page book for printing.

•Step 10

Hire a designer with book experience (see How to Hire a Graphic Designer). He or she will design the type, flow the pages, and create a spectacular jacket as well. This is more expensive, in some cases considerably so, but the difference in creating a quality product is significant.

•Step 11

Tally up your costs, including printing, graphic design, artwork, photography, copy editing and other expenses. A traditional publishing house that buys your book would normally absorb these costs, but then again, you lose control.

•Step 12

Request an International Standard Book Number (ISBN), which is the standard code for identifying your book, at isbn.org. The cost for 10 ISBNs is $150, plus a minimum $75 processing fee.

•Step 13

Find out how and by whom your book will be distributed. Some print-on-demand companies handle it in-house. If you do it, you'll need to have the books shipped to you, to contact book chains about stocking your book, potentially visit each bookstore individually, and handle any mail orders on your own. Some bookstores will accept a limited number of your books on consignment, which means you leave them and if they sell, you get paid; if they don't, you pick them up in a couple of months. Some companies have extensive bookstore distribution; others focus more on online sales, which will have bearing on the types of activities you'll need to perform to be successful.

•Step 14

Be prepared to sell yourself. Any real marketing of the book will have to come from you. Self-publishing also means self-promotion, or hiring a publicist to do it for you.



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how to start a record label



•Step 1

Choose a name for your record label. It should be something catchy that you would be proud to be associated with. Also consider choosing a name that fits with the genres of music that you intend to release.

•Step 2

Search the Internet once you've chosen a name to see if there are any other record labels or companies with the same name.

•Step 3

File a fictitious name statement with the secretary of state or registrar of deeds in the state where your record label will be based. This will give you the right to do business under your label's name, and they will perform a search of their database to be sure that no one else already owns the rights to the name. For this reason, it might be a good idea to have a couple of label names as backup so you don't waste a trip.

•Step 4

Decide on what form of business your label will claim for tax purposes. There are basically three forms to choose from. The first is a sole proprietorship, which is a single owner who accepts the responsibility of all of the profits, losses, risks and liabilities of the label. The second is a partnership, which is usually started by a duo or band that wish to share all the control and responsibility of the record label. And finally you could choose to form a corporation, which is a separate legal entity that protects the owners (known as stockholders in this case) from the brunt of liabilities associated with the label.

•Step 5

Obtain a business license from the city or county business license office, or request one through the mail. There is a small fee, but the license will allow you to legally operate your new record label as an official business.

•Step 6

Create a record label logo and start thinking about how you are going to market your image. Ask what you have to offer bands that are willing to sign to your label, and be prepared sell yourself at a moment's notice.

•Step 7

Convince artists and bands to sign to your label. Approach your favorite local bands and tell them why it would be in their best interest to join your label.

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How to Write an Ebook*-Excellent Tips on How to Write an Ebook

 
(0_0)..l.. finger said:
How to Start a Media Production Company

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•Step 1

Research the market for media production carefully to fully understand the current needs that are being met and to find needs that could be served better. Focus on the needs that could be served better, since this is an area where you could compete. Research the necessary equipment and skills to better serve this area of the market. Develop a strategy to market yourself and compete within the media production market as a niche company.

•Step 2

Write a well-thought out business plan based on your research of the market. Define your goals for your business in a mission statement. Describe your business in detail. Include a description of the equipment you will need, what types of media you will produce, your target market, a marketing strategy and the day-to-day activities of your company. Provide a detailed analysis of the market, your competition and financial projections for the first year of your business. Attach any documents at the end of your business plan that will be necessary to form your business. The business plan should lay out your first year in business. After a year, revisit the plan and make adjustments to reflect your current business outlook.

•Step 3

Fill out and file a business and tax registration form as well as any other forms that may be necessary at the local, state, and federal level. As a media production company, you may be required to file for permits and licenses each time you film at a location or need to set up for a photography shoot in a public space. Check with the authorities in the area that you will be performing these activities prior to each production to ensure that you are in compliance.

•Step 4

Set up an office and production space. At the start, this can be from your home. You will need a computer with audio, video and photo editing software. Also, set up a desk, filing cabinets, telephone, fax machine and high-speed Internet access. Video cameras, cameras, sound and lighting equipment should be stored in your production space in a manner that you can access it when needed. Shelving or racks should be placed within your production space for this purpose.

•Step 5

If you are not already skilled in media production tasks such as video, photography, sound, lighting and editing, you should take courses, attend seminars and workshops, and read as much as possible to become familiar and proficient with media production techniques. Being able to produce a high quality product is essential to the success of your media production company.

•Step 6

Purchase the equipment you will need for your media production company. Start off with some basic, but high quality equipment, such as a digital video camera, sound recording equipment such as microphones, lighting equipment, and a digital SLR camera with a few basic lenses. Equip your computer with graphics, photo, audio and video editing software.

•Step 7

Work with a local Web designer to set up an interactive website. Use the website as a portfolio to showcase your media production projects. Set up a forum and a blog to engage visitors to your site. Encourage interactivity on the forum and use it as a way to generate feedback. Post blog articles that give tips on using media and media production techniques. Keep your website content current to promote return visits and increase your search engine rankings. Integrate social networking links throughout your website so that users can share the content with contacts in their social networks.

•Step 8

Advertise your media production services in trade magazines that cater to your target market. Join trade organizations and attend trade shows. Offer to give presentations on media production to local colleges and schools. Write a guest column for online publications dealing with marketing and media production.
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(0_0)..l.. finger said:
How to Self-Publish a Book



•Step 1

Decide what your goal is. Some writers want to print out just enough copies of their prized project for colleagues and friends; others think they have a book that will sell to a larger audience.

•Step 2

Examine competing titles to make sure you're not covering the same ground. Find out what sales of those books have been to see if it's really worth your while to tackle a similar topic. Call book distributor Ingram at (615) 213-6803 and punch in the ISBN of the book you want to check on; you'll hear a voice message containing the number of copies sold in the last year.

•Step 3

Determine what format you'd like to publish in: hardcover, softcover, or ebook, which is essentially an electronic file and requires no paper printing.

•Step 4

Check out print-on-demand publishers. If all you want to do is get a book published, these vanity presses will do the job for a price. Some vanity houses will print just a few copies for a few hundred dollars. Print-on-demand is ideal for very short runs (25 to 500 copies). Instead of printing on traditional, ink-based offset printing equipment, pages are reproduced using a highend copier. A digital file from a page layout program links directly to a high-speed copier and then is machine-bound. Some shops offer perfect binding so it looks just like a printed book. Look at sources like Trafford.com, Xlibris.com and Iuniverse.com.

•Step 5

Print your book directly from your completed files with a directto- press printer. Instead of producing a different piece of film for each color of each page, the files are transferred directly to the printing plate. You'll eliminate all the film costs, and save time too.

•Step 6

Shop aggressively if you really want your book to sell. If you're an established writer considering self-publishing, look around. You can either choose to have a print-on-demand company, such as those mentioned above, handle all the layout, printing and production activities, or go to a local offset printer and oversee each of those steps in the process personally.

•Step 7

Ask potential suppliers to send you samples of their recently printed books. Don't be shocked: The quality will vary considerably with regard to paper quality, cover design, layout, and whether it was run on a sheet-fed press or a web press. Ask questions about how individual pieces were produced.

•Step 8

View competitors' books to determine what size and format you'd like your book to take. Find out if there are standard sizes you should stay with to reduce costs, or whether a different format will help your book stand out. Format sizes can affect which print-on-demand publisher you can work with.

•Step 9

Familiarize yourself with printing costs. These will vary, but you can expect to spend more than $1 per book for a minimum print run of several thousand copies. You may also be charged extra for layout help, editing, design of a book cover, and for photos. Typical fees are $3 to $6 per page for editing, $3 to $5 for production, $500 to $5,000 and more for design, plus $3 per 300- page book for printing.

•Step 10

Hire a designer with book experience (see How to Hire a Graphic Designer). He or she will design the type, flow the pages, and create a spectacular jacket as well. This is more expensive, in some cases considerably so, but the difference in creating a quality product is significant.

•Step 11

Tally up your costs, including printing, graphic design, artwork, photography, copy editing and other expenses. A traditional publishing house that buys your book would normally absorb these costs, but then again, you lose control.

•Step 12

Request an International Standard Book Number (ISBN), which is the standard code for identifying your book, at isbn.org. The cost for 10 ISBNs is $150, plus a minimum $75 processing fee.

•Step 13

Find out how and by whom your book will be distributed. Some print-on-demand companies handle it in-house. If you do it, you'll need to have the books shipped to you, to contact book chains about stocking your book, potentially visit each bookstore individually, and handle any mail orders on your own. Some bookstores will accept a limited number of your books on consignment, which means you leave them and if they sell, you get paid; if they don't, you pick them up in a couple of months. Some companies have extensive bookstore distribution; others focus more on online sales, which will have bearing on the types of activities you'll need to perform to be successful.

•Step 14

Be prepared to sell yourself. Any real marketing of the book will have to come from you. Self-publishing also means self-promotion, or hiring a publicist to do it for you.



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how to start a record label



•Step 1

Choose a name for your record label. It should be something catchy that you would be proud to be associated with. Also consider choosing a name that fits with the genres of music that you intend to release.

•Step 2

Search the Internet once you've chosen a name to see if there are any other record labels or companies with the same name.

•Step 3

File a fictitious name statement with the secretary of state or registrar of deeds in the state where your record label will be based. This will give you the right to do business under your label's name, and they will perform a search of their database to be sure that no one else already owns the rights to the name. For this reason, it might be a good idea to have a couple of label names as backup so you don't waste a trip.

•Step 4

Decide on what form of business your label will claim for tax purposes. There are basically three forms to choose from. The first is a sole proprietorship, which is a single owner who accepts the responsibility of all of the profits, losses, risks and liabilities of the label. The second is a partnership, which is usually started by a duo or band that wish to share all the control and responsibility of the record label. And finally you could choose to form a corporation, which is a separate legal entity that protects the owners (known as stockholders in this case) from the brunt of liabilities associated with the label.

•Step 5

Obtain a business license from the city or county business license office, or request one through the mail. There is a small fee, but the license will allow you to legally operate your new record label as an official business.

•Step 6

Create a record label logo and start thinking about how you are going to market your image. Ask what you have to offer bands that are willing to sign to your label, and be prepared sell yourself at a moment's notice.

•Step 7

Convince artists and bands to sign to your label. Approach your favorite local bands and tell them why it would be in their best interest to join your label.

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How to Write an Ebook*-Excellent Tips on How to Write an Ebook

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How to Start Your Own Small Construction Company

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•Step 1

Create a written business plan. Your business plan should be detailed with specific information on what services your construction company will offer, how you will market your company and what tools and equipment you need to purchase. A well-written, workable business plan will highlight any gaps in your plans as well as provide you with the information you need if you apply for loans or financing.

•Step 2

Form your business. Consider setting up your construction company as a limited liability company (LLC), corporation, or limited liability partnership (LLP) in order to protect your personal assets. Each type of company has its pros and cons, so contact your attorney or accountant for advice. All three types of business can be formed at your Secretary of State's office for a fee.

•Step 3

Determine your financing needs. You will need to have funds available to purchase tools, labor and materials. Many small construction company owners get started using their own credit cards or personal savings. Consider applying for a small business loan through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) or your local bank.

•Step 4

Obtain any necessary licenses and permits. Make sure you have an up-to-date contractor's license. Check with your city, county and state to determine their requirements for running a construction company. You might need special permits for specific construction jobs depending on the regulations of your region.

•Step 5

Get insured. Construction companies typically need bonding insurance, general liability insurance, auto insurance and worker's compensation. Contact a commercial insurance agent for advice on selecting insurance policies for your construction business.

•Step 6

Purchase or lease construction equipment and tools. The tools and machinery you need will depend on the services you plan to offer your clients. General contractors should also lease a small office space where they can meet with clients.

•Step 7

Make sure you understand cost estimation. You must have a solid understanding of cost estimation before you can effectively bid on projects. Underbidding to win jobs will only make you lose your profits. Bidding too high, however, will usually cost you the job. Spend some time learning how to determine pricing structures. Hire someone with experience in construction estimation if you don't feel you can bid competitively.

•Step 8

Hire experienced construction workers. You will need to get together a crew of carpenters, masons, roofers, electricians, plumbers and other tradesmen who turn out quality work. You will also need someone to manage your construction crew. You can oversee your own workforce if you plan to be on site all the time. Hire someone with experience leading work crews and sticking to a schedule if you plan to spend most of your time off-site.

•Step 9

Hire subcontractors. You will need to subcontract any work that your own employees can't do. Hire out to only the subcontractors who are licensed and have a good reputation in your community. Remember that your clients will attribute any bad or good results to your company.

•Step 10

Advertise your construction company. Print out business cards, flyers and mailers with your construction company's information and current contact numbers. Start a company website and advertise your construction services and general price ranges.

•Step 11

Start working on jobs. Bid on, win and start small construction jobs such as decks, remodeling and room additions. Do your best work and your happy clients will undoubtedly spread the word.
 
Designing a Website for Your Business

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My girl knows how to do this:cool:



Promoting Your Business Online



Putting Your Business on the Internet

 
Finger, do you have any more info on starting a vending machine business? That sounds like something with a low start up cost that I could capitalize on around here(college town).
 
How to Start a Towing Company



•Step 1

Make a business plan. A smart business person has a plan. This plan will include a listing of all your available capital, all of your assets, a list of what you will need to buy, a list of all the insurances and licenses you will need, etc.

•Step 2

Buy at least one tow truck, if you do not already own one. As your business grows, you will need more than one. Make sure the truck or trucks are dependable.

•Step 3

Secure a license with the city or cities that you plan on working. This process can be slow. Make sure you keep copies of all the information you turn in to the city.

•Step 4

Purchase the insurance you need. Proof of insurance will have to be shown to the city once your license is approved.When purchasing your insurance be sure to add in liability costs for possible damage that may occur to other vehicles and people should an accident occur.

•Step 5

Advertise.Invest in some business cards.Hand out business cards.Also begin getting to know the area businesses, especially the owners and managers of auto body and repair shops. These are the people who may need a tow truck driver someday.You may also want to let area businesses know that you will tow unwanted vehicles from their premises, free of charge to them.

•Step 6

Speak to someone in charge at your local police station and see if you can be added on to their list of tow truck drivers they call when a crash occurs.

•Step 7

Speak to someone at the impound yard to see what is needed for you to bring in vehicles.

•Step 8

Invest in a cell phone which you can carry with you at all times. This is the number you will want to use in all your advertising as a way for customers to contact you any time of the day or night.

•Step 9

Begin hiring more workers and adding more trucks to your business as your business begins to strive and grow.


Tips & Warnings

•Be sure to line up business contacts as you wait for your license..

•Don't forget to add advertising costs into your business plan..
 
TheyCallMeBe said:
Finger, do you have any more info on starting a vending machine business? That sounds like something with a low start up cost that I could capitalize on around here(college town).
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TheycallMeBe, the vending machine business is pretty self-explanatory, just buy a vending machine and place it at a busy area such as a college, office, highschool, check cashing place, etc... then refill the products every so often(maybe 3-4 days)...You should also get a membership at
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for discounts to make a better profit.....:cool:



You can do it brotha, I read somewhere that you can make anywhere to 500-2500 a week for one vending machine, so if you're interested, buy a vending machine here>>>>>http://www.vending.com/
 
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How to Open a Car Dealership


Step 1

Contact your state's department of motor vehicles (DMV) to inquire about the requirements to open a car dealership. Dealers must obtain state authorization before opening, usually by passing a multiple choice test. Most states issue a temporary certification that allows you to apply for a permanent dealership license.

Step 2

Select a business location that is not in the immediate vicinity of residential properties. Abide by all local zoning restrictions. Secure a building and lot that is big enough to display a large number of vehicles.

Step 3

Set up the building. Obtain supplies and furniture and decorate the interior. Set up utilities and phone service. Create signs to display information such as name of the dealership, car models available and business hours.

Step 4

Purchase inventory. If you are interested carrying specific new cars, contact the manufacturer to arrange an agreement. Obtain temporary license plates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) by following your state's DMV regulations.

Step 5

Generate a buyer's guide, disclosure agreement and related forms to use in sales transactions. Contact the state DMV to learn of any required stickers. Apply for car rejection/ approval stickers to use when a car has a serious defect and needs to be returned to the manufacturer.

Step 6

Use innovative techniques to advertise your new car dealership. Promote the business through ads in newspapers and car magazines. Use local radio stations to publicize your dealership. Create incentives and highlight special marked down prices to attract buyers.

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How to Become a Car Salesman


•Step 1

Assess your sales skills. It's important to have the ability to listen and pick up on subtle verbal cues, as well as observe body language.

•Step 2

Observe the sales techniques and approaches of other salespeople.

•Step 3

Ask questions that require something more than a one-word response. The more you can draw out a customer about what he really wants in a car, the easier it will be to direct him to makes and models that are likely to be acceptable.

•Step 4

Understand the financial limits of your client. If the individual mentions she can afford to spend only a certain amount of money, use that as your starting point. As you introduce her to various cars around the lot, you may discover that something slightly more expensive is, in fact, within range. But taking her at her word and beginning in the range she mentioned will help strengthen the connection between salesperson and consumer. As the trust grows, you may find that the customer willingly concedes to being able to afford to pay a little more.

•Step 5

Know your inventory thoroughly. It is imperative to be aware of each make and model of vehicle on the lot. A good working knowledge of the current level of quality and price of each vehicle also is invaluable. Being able to quickly match a customer with one or more options in vehicles will increase the chances of making a sale.

•Step 6

Look for the right opportunity to close the deal. There is usually a point in any sales effort where the right word or the mention of an added benefit will be just enough to move the customer from looking around to making a commitment. Don’t hesitate when you feel this time has arrived
 
Hey, after talking with a couple of my woman's girlfriends, I gotta question...

How do you start a small daycare service from your own home, legally?

Some of these stay at home moms, look after some of their friend's children, and wondered how they could get paid legally for it as a legitimate home based business.

Thanx and Great Thread!:cool:
 
How to Start a Day Care Service



Starting Your Business

The first step toward start-up of a profitable day care center is to understand what makes them profitable.

There are a lot of day care centers operating with full enrollments of 35 to 65 children, but just barely breaking even. This is generally the result of regulations imposed by the state government, causing exorbitant overhead costs of operation. Basically, you'll need facilities to handle 150 to 200 children in order to realize annual profits in the "before taxes" bracket of $100,000.

Check with your state and local government regulatory agencies. Many states require day care centers to provide a minimum area per child, both inside and outside the building, plus at least one hot meal per day. A licensed teacher for every 15 to 20 children, and even a licensed nurse on the premises may be required. Be sure to know the regulations in your area, and then design your business plan to meet these regulations.

Actually, you can begin by operating a baby-sitting service, by learning and expanding from your profits, and of course, through the long-term benefits of establishing a quality image. In fact, we recommend that you do start small - with a baby-sitting service - and build upon your progressive successes. Unless, of course, you have half a million dollars to invest.

Once you're beyond the baby-sitting stage, out of your home and backyard, beginning to build a real day care facility, you might try locating in your church or one of your area's civic club facilities. Also, you should check out the possibilities of renting or buying a vacant house. A large ranch-style home with a large backyard would probably suit your needs at this stage. But be sure you have zoning approval from your city council before signing a rent lease and finalizing your plans.
 
(0_0)..l.. finger said:
How to become a landlord and making a living



•1

So you have decided to become a landlord and start renting your property. There are many reasons that people want to start renting their property. These reasons generally include moving to a new home, purchasing an investment property, getting help to pay for the mortgage on the home they live in now, or trying to break into commercial property management. Regardless of your reasons, here are the basic steps to follow.

•Step 2

GET A RENTAL LICENSE: Before even looking into rental agreements, pricing, and stuff like that, you need to get your home qualified to become a rental unit, and you need a rental license from the city you live in. There are a lot of strict city ordinances, rules, and regulations about rental property, so you need to get acquainted with these rules and regulations for the area you live in. Go down to your local city building and ask to talk to the Housing / Development / Ordinance office. Cities have different names for these offices, but if you try one of these, they should be able to point you in the right direction.

•Step 3

Once at the office, let them know that you are interested in renting your property. Let them know that you would like to learn about the rental inspection process and licensing and costs associated with doing this.

•Step 4

It is also helpful to ask them if they can give you a landlord/tenant rules and regulations pamphlet. They may not have this on hand, and you may have to go to the city courthouse to get this. This is very important to read as it highlights all of the most common laws for the city you live in regarding landlords and tenants. I highly recommend that you get this and read through it entirely!

•Step 5

The process for becoming an approved rental property owner is actually pretty easy, but time consuming. You will have to be patient and work with the city every step of the way to ensure a smooth process. The first step you need to take is to schedule and pay for a home inspection conducted by the city ordinance officer. They will give you a date and time that they are available to come out to your property. It is important that you meet the ordinance officer at your home on the date that you have scheduled. Try to be there early, and do not waste the city ordinance officers time. They are very busy. Also avoid having to reschedule these appointments.

•Step 6

On the day of your home inspection, try to be there at least 15 minutes earlier than the city inspector. They will come out to your home, take a look at your property for any code violations, concerns, or problems that you need to correct and they will create a list for you to review. First time inspections can take anywhere from a hour to a hour and thirty minutes. Plan for the inspection to last at least an hour, and do not rush the inspector once they get to your property. I would also recommend that you walk with the inspector, but let them do their job, and only answer questions when asked. Avoid additional small talk.

•Step 7

The inspector will go back to their office and write up a formal list of violations that you need to correct in order to bring your property up to code and get it approved as a rental unit. They will also provide you a due date to get the violations changed.

•Step 8

Once you get this letter, read over each item, and get the items they request taken care of. Call the city housing office back and ask them any questions about the violations you have or advice for fixing the issues should you need it. You will also need to reschedule an appointment for the ordinance officer to come out and check the violations he listed. You generally do not have to pay for the follow up inspections, but you should ask to be sure. The city will also give you enough time to get the violations finished, but if you need more time, just ask to push the re-inspection date back a little.

•Step 9

Plumbing, electrical, and gas/furnace issues should be handled by professional, licensed, and certified contractors. Call these folks, if needed, and let them know that you need them to have them check out/repair certain items for a rental inspection. Ask them for receipts and even signed comments to give to the inspector upon completion of their work.

•Step 10

Once you have completed fixing all of the violations on the list that the city ordinance officer provided you, wait for the next appointment date that you set up in Step 8. The officer will then back come out to your home and check to see if everything passes. If it does, then you can go to the city office or court house and purchase a landlord license with the city. If you fail the inspection, you can work with the city to reschedule an inspection again. You will have to pay for this new inspection.

•Step 11

Once you purchase your landlord license, you can safely rent your property knowing that it has been approved by the city. Now all you need to do is get a great set of rental application and lease documents, and start looking for tenants! I would also recommend that you also go to the city court house and ask them what the process is for evicting tenants - because every landlord has to deal with that eventually.
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I swear...u need to get on that book asap and pay hnic to put a add on bgol for ur book with a 'skip add' icon for the colin's
 
This is an invaluable thread, so thank you in advance...

What about opening a strip club...for both men and women....
 
JustASista said:
This is an invaluable thread, so thank you in advance...

What about opening a strip club...for both men and women....
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How to Open a Strip Club

Step 1:

Apply for a business license to open the strip club. Some state and local laws will prohibit alcohol in the strip club so you may not need a liqueur license. If your state does allow you to serve alcohol then you will need a separate liquor license.

Step 2:

Determine the location of the strip club you want to open. Many are located in industrial areas due to the size of the building you will need. Check with zoning laws and make sure you are able to open a strip club in a specific location.

Step 3:

Remodel the interior of the building if necessary. It should include serene lighting and a large stage with poles for the dancers to utilize. Set up tables and chairs in various parts of the strip club for many people to be seated comfortably. A bar in the back can serve beverages and light appetizers if you want.

Step 4:

Hire strippers. Be sure to run a thorough background check on every applicant. You do not want to hire prostitutes or thieves. There will be lots of money out in the open and there must be strict rules for all strippers and customers to follow. It's management's job to oversee that the strippers and patrons of the strip club are safe at all times.

Step 5:

Fill the management position with a very smart and personable person. This person is going to be the first point of contact for the strippers, waitresses or waiters and security guards. The manager will need strong social skills and well as a good sense for business.

Step 6:

Get body guards to protect the strippers and maintain order in the strip club. If fights break out the body guards need to be strong enough to remove people physically from the strip club if necessary.

Step 7:

Open the doors for business. Be sure to check identification of all persons coming into the strip club. All patrons must be of legal age. This can vary from state to state so check with the local government prior to opening.
 
(0_0)..l.. finger said:
How to Start a Day Care Service

Starting Your Business

The first step toward start-up of a profitable day care center is to understand what makes them profitable.

There are a lot of day care centers operating with full enrollments of 35 to 65 children, but just barely breaking even. This is generally the result of regulations imposed by the state government, causing exorbitant overhead costs of operation. Basically, you'll need facilities to handle 150 to 200 children in order to realize annual profits in the "before taxes" bracket of $100,000.

Check with your state and local government regulatory agencies. Many states require day care centers to provide a minimum area per child, both inside and outside the building, plus at least one hot meal per day. A licensed teacher for every 15 to 20 children, and even a licensed nurse on the premises may be required. Be sure to know the regulations in your area, and then design your business plan to meet these regulations.

Actually, you can begin by operating a baby-sitting service, by learning and expanding from your profits, and of course, through the long-term benefits of establishing a quality image. In fact, we recommend that you do start small - with a baby-sitting service - and build upon your progressive successes. Unless, of course, you have half a million dollars to invest.

Once you're beyond the baby-sitting stage, out of your home and backyard, beginning to build a real day care facility, you might try locating in your church or one of your area's civic club facilities. Also, you should check out the possibilities of renting or buying a vacant house. A large ranch-style home with a large backyard would probably suit your needs at this stage. But be sure you have zoning approval from your city council before signing a rent lease and finalizing your plans.
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My lady thanx ya, Papa!:dance::dance::dance::dance:
 
If u dont have start up cash, you start off small, very small if u have to. as u go and get cash and experience, scale up. thats all theres to it
 
Finger...do you have any info on starting a liquor store? What about a videogame/software company?
 
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TheyCallMeBe said:
Finger...do you have any info on starting a liquor store? What about a videogame/software company?
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hope u tryna open that liquor store near trailer parks cuz blk hoods hav enuff of em

Opening a Liquor Store

Summary: Some of the fundamental requirements when it comes to opening a liquor store include: completing all paperwork, choosing what kind of store you want to set up (franchise, self-owned, or part of another store,) acquire a list of licensed liquor suppliers, and setting up security measures for your shop.

Liquor stores aren’t as easy to start like most other businesses.

Surprisingly, before you can even sell one bottle of liquor on your premises, you have to deal with cases upon cases of paperwork. Yes, paperwork – meaning you have to do lots of legwork on your own. If it is feasible, you need to retain the services of a lawyer to help you work out some fundamental issues of this business like contracts and zoning issues.

Like all things legal, you need to inquire about the all federal laws, state laws, city laws and county restrictions, not to mention zoning laws in your vicinity. A good lawyer can save you a lot of time and effort when deciphering these laws, and he can point you in the right direction should zoning issues about your liquor store become problematic. You need to find out also when you can actually sell liquor to your patrons. Different states, cities and counties have different restrictions as to the time any liquor store in their jurisdiction can sell their products. Non-compliance to the laws is considered a criminal offense.

If hiring a lawyer is not an option as of yet, then at the very least, you have to research all about liquor restrictions via the Internet before actually investing time and money into the venture. However, it should be stressed that hiring the service of a competent lawyer is really necessary when you are opening your own liquor store. If all systems seem to be working in your favor, you then must acquire your licenses and permits for your business – and these should be prominently displayed in your store at all times.

Your second option is choosing what kind of liquor store you actually want to set up. Establishing your own store under a name you have chosen for yourself is one option. Buying a franchise for an earlier established liquor store is another option. Setting up a part of a shop (say a small grocery store) with a few supplies of liquor is another option. Choosing from one of these three options is involves many things like budget, space and location, to name a few. One of the perks of buying a franchise is that the franchising office actually gives you a list of their liquor suppliers.

If however, you should decide to “wing it,” your next viable step is to get a list of suppliers for your liquor. This course of action also ends up with a pile of paperwork, and it would benefit you greatly to know all about alcohol beverage laws for retailers and licensee responsibilities. You cannot under any circumstance just buy liquor anywhere because there will periodic checks made by Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Agency. You also need to keep receipts from your sales and other invoices should the agents or police ask for them during these checks. Non-compliance to the Agency and its representatives can be considered as a misdemeanor.

You also have to consider the safety of your store personnel and the security of your liquor store. Liquor stores are, without a doubt, one of the most targeted stores for crime – you need to consider with utmost care on how you are to protect your investment. Installing high-tech gadgetry and posting security personnel in and around your store are options you may want to enforce, but vigilance is always the key to thwarting those who are most likely to attempt a hold-up or outright thievery.



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The best place to inquire for requirements and laws governing liquor store is at the City Hall and County where you are located. Different States and Cities have different laws and taxes, so I would suggest that you check it out directly with the authorities of your county and city. Dallas County website is at http://www.dallascounty.org/ and the State of Texas is http://www.state.tx.us/Government/ You can surf around the sites to gather the right information you will need at http://www.state.tx.us/Business/

As in any kind of business, you have to make sure that you have your licenses and permits taken cared of before you do anything so as not to jeopardize your operations caused by some laws and restrictions that you may have skipped or missed to follow. Also, make sure that you have checked with the Zoning authorities and got approval for your liquor store to be where you want it to be.

Have you started contacting suppliers? Have considered safety and security for your liquor store?

Consider making a Business Plan to serve as your guide for your operation. It is the best move you will ever make while starting up because this plan will become your "Street Map" and guide you where you want your business to be from beginning to its normal operations. You can follow the Business Plan Guide at http://www.ntia.doc.gov/opadhome/mtdpweb/busplano.htm

It is a long way, from start-up. It will require lots of patience and perseverance but it is one good business to go into, despite some apprehensions.

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How much money does it cost to open a liquor store?

It depends on where you live and the laws for getting a liquor license. In my state the license alone could cost you six figures if any licenses were even available for sale in the area.

You need to start putting together a business plan. Don' t forget to do some market analysis because liquor stores can be very competitive. If there are other stores in the area you need to be sure you have a means to compete. Maybe you can have lower prices, specialize in products that are in demand but aren't availabe in the other stores, etc.

How you plan on positioning your store against the competition might effect the initial investment. For example if you are going to carry higher end products you store will need to look high end and your inventory cost will be much higher.

You need to do a lot more planning before you go to much further.
Source(s):
Manager in a Business Developement Office
 
TheyCallMeBe said:
Finger...do you have any info on starting a liquor store? What about a videogame/software company?
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how to open a liquor store



Research, Planning and Paperwork

•Step 1

Beverage alcohol is a highly regulated industry. Before you take any steps to start your new business, you must research all of the regulations carefully. While some laws are federal, such as 21 being the legal drinking age, each state has its own restrictions. Some cities, towns or counties also have regulations that may supersede those of the state.

The laws can include permissible hours of operation, days the store can be open, whether you can sell liquor at all in your state (in the case of "control states"), and whether your store can carry non-alcoholic items such as cigarettes or mixers. You must have a complete understanding of all of these issues before you can know whether you can run a profitable business.

•Step 2

Any new business must start with a comprehensive business plan. A good business plan will provide in-depth information about how you plan on funding your business, short- and long-term marketing plans, sales goals, forecasting, constraints, competition and risk mitigation plans. Many websites offer free business-plan templates.

Your business plan will not only be the road map that you will use to open and operate your business, but any bank or investor considering funding your operation will want to see this document as well.

•Step 3

Once you have researched the regulations, created your business plan and have all of your financing, it is time to tackle the paperwork. First, you must register your business and obtain a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). This is necessary to pay the taxes for your business and withhold taxes from employees. This can be accomplished through the Secretary of State's Office.

You then must contact your state's Alcoholic Beverage Commission and apply for a liquor license. The ABC will be able to tell you what type of license or licenses you need.


Now starting Your Business



•Step 1

The beverage alcohol industry is a three-tiered distribution system. The beer, wine and liquor manufacturers sell their products to a distributor who in turns sells the products to the retailer. As you will discover in this industry, there are exceptions to every rule. Most of the control states do not have a distributor acting as a middle man; the manufacturers sell directly to the state Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which also acts as the retailer. Some states like Texas have a four-tiered distribution system where the manufacturer sells to a distributor that sells to a larger retailer, which in turn sells to smaller retailers.

You will need to understand the distribution system in your state and open accounts with the distributors that sell the products you want to carry. In most states, you can expect a set of distributors to sell beer while the rest sell spirits and wine.

•Step 2

Your business plan should already have laid out the competitive landscape in the area you plan on starting your liquor store, as well as the average alcohol consumption for that area. Based on these factors, you can then start to look for a building that meets both your requirements.

Once you have secured the building, you will need to set it up as a retail space. You will need shelving, refrigerators, a cash register, credit card processor and a security system. For signage and decorations for the various brands you will be carrying, contact your distributors.

•Step 3

Since your marketing strategy is already laid out in your business plan, it is time to launch. Your distributors can help you with pricing incentives, but you will be responsible for any print, online or event marketing.
 
how to start a video game company



Step 1

Determine the games your company is going to develop. Developing for consoles requires a different set of hardware than developing strictly for PC gaming. Spend time researching development programs such as Adobe Photoshop for creating 2D art and Blender for building 3D models. Know that games are created using the C++ programming language, which should be taken into account when obtaining tools.

Step 2

Recruit a team for your game development company. You will need people of varying skill sets--this goes beyond coders and artists. You may need to hire writers, designers, as well as staff familiar with finances to handle the business side of the company. When interviewing candidates and hiring staff, remember that you're running a business and need to be honest about your goals as well as your expectations of the team.

Step 3

Rent a small set of offices or an area where everyone can work in one location. You will need a sense of community to facilitate the amount of communication necessary to successfully produce your games. Take into account the space needed for servers as well as meeting rooms for clients and investors along with adequate space for expansion.

Step 4

Create a game design document before starting work on your first project. This will act as the bible for any game you are going to develop. Included in this document will be every choice made in development, along with the programming tools used, the estimated time and cost of development and the tasks each employee has been assigned and completed. This will help explain your project to outside parties as well as avoid any issues should your team gain or lose members.

Step 5

Build a demo of the game. You will use this demo to obtain funding from investors as well as part of your portfolio when interacting with publishers and console developers. This will be used in conjunction with your design document and show off what your company is capable of achieving.

Step 6

Use your demo to bring investors into your company. You will need this funding to pay wages, obtain equipment and keep your company moving forward. List your outgoing costs so you know how much capital you'll need at startup when seeking aid in covering these costs. This may be in the form of small business loans from a financial institution.

Step 7

Obtain development kits for console development. You will need these kits if you plan on creating games for current generation consoles such as the Wii or Playstation 3. Seek out the communities these manufactures have created for developers and inquire about independent developing programs.

Step 8

Create a game for digital distribution. Smaller game companies may not have the funding to release their product at retail outlets, but through console services such as Xbox Live Arcade and Nintendo WiiWare, independent game companies are able to distribute their games digitally.

Step 9

Spread the word about your game and company. Attend game developer festivals, distribute demos and develop a relationship with bloggers and forum communities. You can also hire a marketing specialist to develop a strategy for your company. The key is to build hype for your game before release and not after it hits the market.
 
medalist31615 said:
can i get info on how to start up a pawn service
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How to Open a Pawn shop


Pawnshops, or pawnbrokers, give out loans for various items that they keep for a contracted period of time. The person who pawned the item then pays the pawnshop owner back after a certain amount of time, with interest. If the person can't pay the pawnshop back in time, the pawnbroker offers the collateral item for sale. Open a pawnshop to get a piece of the action.



•Step 1

Check state laws before you decide to open a pawn shop. Every state has slightly different laws about pawn shop practices and procedures. Go to the National Pawnbrokers Association website for links to more information. Pawnbrokers require a state license and certain items, such as firearms, come under federal regulations.

•Step 2

Acquire sufficient capital to open your shop. Since a pawnshop lends money to people, it abides by strict laws like financial institutions. A beginning pawnbroker needs to show the state and customers who offer their collateral for loans that they have sufficient capital.

•Step 3

Open your pawn shop on friendly terms with the other stores and businesses on the street. Pawnshops have gotten a bad reputation over the years, but that's changing, as many pawnbrokers now open up shop in better neighborhoods and attract middle-class clientèle. Keep your storefront clean and clear of derelicts and loiterers.

•Step 4

Verify the identity of people pawning goods to guard against stolen items being passed off to your shop. In California, all pawned item have to be checked with the National Crime Information Computer (NCIC).

•Step 5

Utilize the Blue Book and other price guides to set rates for pawned items. Keep in mind that you'll receive a multitude of different items, so study up on the market value of musical instruments, coins, jewelry and electronic items like DVD players and iPods
 

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