How to Start Your Own Business (and make it LEGAL)

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  • @gillianzperkins
    @gillianzperkins  Місяць тому +1

    Sign up for my free course, Online Business 101 to learn everything you need to know to finally get your idea off the ground: gillianperkins.com/free-training-small-business-101/

  • @GettingNegative
    @GettingNegative Рік тому +27

    I’ve watched a handful of “starting a small business” videos lately. This one is the best for many reasons. You’re personable, you move from topic to topic well, and you cover the amount of information I needed in one place. Thank you, and excellent work!

  • @lianalonge1984
    @lianalonge1984 9 місяців тому +13

    Great video. I would add only one more thing. Be sure to draft & finalize your business’ Articles of Organization if you have an LLC or Articles of Incorporation if you’ve formed a corporation (S or C). Both types of articles are a legal structure that will provide you with benefits, including debt & liability protection. Some banks like Chase may ask for it before approving you for a business credit card.

  • @freespirit922
    @freespirit922 2 роки тому +10

    Thank you Gillian. This was the video I was waiting for.... the order in which legal stuff needed to be done. You are awesome. Blessings to you and yours. 😊

  • @bellab8639
    @bellab8639 2 роки тому +26

    Say you register your business, get an EIN, but life happens and you can’t work on your business by the time taxes roll around. If you made little to no profit, is it going to impact anything? (Like you’ll still owe additional personal income tax, state taxes or property tax? And will it negatively affect your credit score? Assuming you didn’t borrow any money for startup costs.)

    • @Bri-vy7zx
      @Bri-vy7zx 7 місяців тому +2

      What did you figure out for this?

    • @ambercastillo6581
      @ambercastillo6581 3 місяці тому +3

      From what I heard you don’t need to do taxes if you don’t go over a certain profit margin but it’s different state to state but you can always ask an accountant

    • @AmeliaClairaBlack
      @AmeliaClairaBlack Місяць тому

      What I know is federal government understands you don't make money right away, however states are more greedy and demanding.
      Keep good books, receipts. Keep a dated journal in case irs shows up.

  • @SamVanderWielen
    @SamVanderWielen 2 роки тому +31

    I'm happy to help anyone who has legal questions for their online business! :)

  • @stevenklug902
    @stevenklug902 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for the explanation and the checklist.

  • @McChevi
    @McChevi 4 місяці тому +2

    As soon as you said “link down below to the check list I’ve already made down below” I clicked subscribe and liked the video 😂
    Check lists are a MUST for my scattered brain lol

  • @DreamFirms
    @DreamFirms 2 роки тому +5

    Awesome tips! Learned a lot!

  • @Tubeytime
    @Tubeytime Рік тому +1

    Good, dense, information. One of the best how-to-start guides I've found. Thanks.

  • @sanaejaz6622
    @sanaejaz6622 2 роки тому +1

    I love your hair! Thank you, this is super helpful

  • @She.is.queendoline
    @She.is.queendoline 2 роки тому +1

    The goal is to help many and am lucky to be among... Thanks Gillian

  • @topgirl8533
    @topgirl8533 2 роки тому +3

    THANK YOU 🙏🏽. Pretty simple

  • @adesign3755
    @adesign3755 Рік тому +1

    You are so informative! To the point and I love that!

  • @charlesschenk6290
    @charlesschenk6290 2 роки тому +17

    Hi Gillian,
    Twenty-five states in the USA now require everyone who sells anything to people who reside in each of those states to collect sales tax, and file a sales tax form for each of those states. The U.S. Supreme Court declared this legal in 2018.
    It’s an impossible task for small business owners.
    And it gets crazier. In many states various counties can each set a different sales tax rate than that of the state.
    Question: 1. How do you handle those sales tax issues in your business for each state when you sell to customers?
    Question: 2. In your courses, how are you advising your students to handle this issue when they sell to customers in various states.
    Thank you.

    • @PatriceMorris.
      @PatriceMorris. 2 роки тому +2

      Couldn't you just add the sales tax rate on the purchases?

    • @AmeliaClairaBlack
      @AmeliaClairaBlack Місяць тому

      Online sales and collecting taxes from other state customers.
      Check out the laws on 'sales tax nexus for online sellers'.
      Several years ago collecting taxes from other states, other than where your business is located, it was stated that the business only collects taxes from the same state your business is run.
      Once your business is a 1 million dollar business, then the business collects taxes from every state.
      Some states, Indiana, was demanding online sellers collect taxes from everyone.
      Check "sales tax nexus for online sellers"

  • @sheronclarke1155
    @sheronclarke1155 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much Gillian. This information was so needed.

  • @fairyy0611
    @fairyy0611 2 роки тому +2

    Truly thank you for this, much appreciated it made it easier for me.

  • @kirklugg82
    @kirklugg82 2 роки тому +2

    Great video, and thanks for pointing out these important steps for opening up a business, thanks a million

  • @mr.phillips7226
    @mr.phillips7226 Рік тому

    This was an excellent video and probably the most comprehensive that I've seen. Thank you for the information!

  • @NyanziSamuel-g2w
    @NyanziSamuel-g2w Місяць тому

    I like the way you teach

  • @kathulachandrashekar7888
    @kathulachandrashekar7888 2 роки тому +2

    Nice tips 👍👍👍👍

  • @TiffanisOnlineCollection
    @TiffanisOnlineCollection 2 роки тому +2

    I concur with the last step especially with starting an online business. A lot people online say oh you don’t need one while they sell you coaching/courses from theirs 🤔

    • @balex556
      @balex556 Рік тому

      well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with this services

    • @TiffanisOnlineCollection
      @TiffanisOnlineCollection Рік тому

      @@balex556 yea I went ahead and learnt how to build one on Wordpress for myself.

    • @balex556
      @balex556 Рік тому

      @@TiffanisOnlineCollection nice

  • @justinmosley8638
    @justinmosley8638 7 місяців тому

    Amazing breakdown! Thank you for your service, Ma'am!

  • @CHIENNGGKHO
    @CHIENNGGKHO 2 місяці тому

    The cleanliness will enlighten your bosses hearts and minds to help there family's be safe ❤️❤️❤️

  • @DreamBlissYT
    @DreamBlissYT 3 місяці тому

    THANK YOU for making this video! While what I have learned has only made me more discouraged, at least now I know the important things I need to know. Clear and direct, nice and simply explained. Again, thank you.

  • @josephhester411
    @josephhester411 2 роки тому +1

    Good job on the video. Very well done.

  • @staycurious7366
    @staycurious7366 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you! This video is very helpful! :)

  • @jeremiah3613
    @jeremiah3613 2 роки тому +1

    I used swift filings

  • @marjoriearment
    @marjoriearment 10 місяців тому

    This was very helpful! Thank you

  • @gettygarrettable
    @gettygarrettable 2 роки тому +3

    Cool video, God Bless you.

  • @shurmeikaakameikahenry9749
    @shurmeikaakameikahenry9749 2 роки тому

    Great information. Thank you

  • @tabularllc
    @tabularllc 2 роки тому

    This is well done and thorough!

  • @grandpadavehansen9037
    @grandpadavehansen9037 Рік тому

    THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION. I'M A FAN.

  • @thewayoflaw6373
    @thewayoflaw6373 3 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @shaynah_fitness
    @shaynah_fitness 2 роки тому +1

    I’m 17 minutes in and I just wanted you to know this video is very impactful thank you
    Ps new subbie

  • @Jocolindres
    @Jocolindres Місяць тому

    Is it best to do this when you are just starting out? Or wait till you’re making a certain amount of money? I would like to start on Etsy

  • @janedo-re-mi2738
    @janedo-re-mi2738 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this very informative and well structured video. You gave a straightforward explanation of what legal steps need to be taken to start a business, and the proper order in which to complete them.

  • @epmandanetwork4063
    @epmandanetwork4063 5 місяців тому

    😄😄😄😄😄😄thankyou this was helpful

  • @ParanjothiJothi-i8k
    @ParanjothiJothi-i8k Рік тому +1

    I watched your videos for grow small business idea catch the points for me usefull guide to us

  • @justlm316
    @justlm316 Рік тому

    Good info tfs

  • @Kurdivann
    @Kurdivann 2 роки тому

    Thanks 👋🙏🏻

  • @villagelifeblogsbytusmi1930
    @villagelifeblogsbytusmi1930 2 роки тому

    good tips

  • @RGTenorioStore
    @RGTenorioStore 9 місяців тому +1

    Hiii Gillian🎉 can I have 2 businesses with 2 different names under one EIN #? Please❤

  • @ShannonEBartlett
    @ShannonEBartlett 10 місяців тому

    Just to let you know the add to calendar button doesn't work when registering for your workshop.

  • @maehlers
    @maehlers 11 місяців тому

    I wish I could still access the steps checklist mentioned in this video.

  • @dailycoffee
    @dailycoffee 2 роки тому +1

    Does this video apply to Canadians as well or does it apply only to American businesses?

  • @davide_gada
    @davide_gada 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the video! I Accidentally built an illegal business last time selling drugs! Not gonna happen again!

  • @LaLiG
    @LaLiG Рік тому

    I liked your video, so pretty much if I do it under my name its legal? I do want to grow into an LLC so this is the first steps after i decide to name my company and pay taxes and fees?

    • @jiggyclaud
      @jiggyclaud Рік тому

      I can help you grow your store if you want

  • @irenerodriguez3052
    @irenerodriguez3052 2 роки тому

    Where is the list. I don’t see any link

  • @pm4079
    @pm4079 Рік тому

    I have a huge doubt; Why when you send to legalize your business you must after waiting 3-6 months?

  • @cadencepasseno3650
    @cadencepasseno3650 8 місяців тому

    Say I wanted to start a jewelry business nothing fancy just beautifully creative bead bracelets etc. would I still have to follow all of these steps….im 18 and have never done this before but I really want to work for myself

  • @Gospelmedia25
    @Gospelmedia25 3 місяці тому +1

    0:13 😂😂😂

  • @fatimausman2435
    @fatimausman2435 2 роки тому

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  • @theammaer
    @theammaer Рік тому

    Please Gillian use no Music in your videos 😅

  • @ariela_
    @ariela_ 2 роки тому

    Is a blog a business when you’re starting out? Or should I do these things later along the line, because I don’t know if my blog will have any traffic and if I’ll make money from it even if that’s my intention. So should I wait to do these legal steps

  • @ChaerulAnwarmoverland
    @ChaerulAnwarmoverland 2 роки тому

    Gilly....🦋🙂👍

  • @theblishknovk
    @theblishknovk 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! Id like to start a gun shop or a car import business both of which are heavily regulated to death by the government. With the way the world is going im thinking the gun business would be most profitable. Or i should just start a coffee shop like everyone else.

  • @pruebya6344
    @pruebya6344 2 роки тому

    Appreciate it so much, literally just condensed weeks of work into one night

  • @farzan000
    @farzan000 Рік тому

    👌👌

  • @adrianaruizasadrianaopinio6559
    @adrianaruizasadrianaopinio6559 2 роки тому +1

    What u need for a online business

    • @balex556
      @balex556 Рік тому

      well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with it

  • @Officialstephensgaming101
    @Officialstephensgaming101 2 роки тому

    Zen business costs every year

  • @gillianzperkins
    @gillianzperkins  2 роки тому +19

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