Licenses and Permits for Starting a Home-Based Business

I'm having problems finding out what licenses and permits are needed for a home based online business (unique clothing items) in California. Can you help me identify the licenses and permits required for starting a home-based business?

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Shaping Ideas into Profitable Businesses

I am reaching out, with no success, to join with others in the formation of creative or high concept new business ventures of the kind that are interesting to me. But I'm getting no response to my proposals. What can I do?

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How to Start a Business?

I am starting my own business as a training consultant and I need some resources. I don't know if I can simply start making contacts and seeing what happens or if I have to do something more formal before I can name my business and begin working from my home.

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What is an Easier Way to Start a Business?

Would it be easier to start a business with your own idea or with an idea already established? What is the easiest way to start a business?

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Starting a Commercial Building Permit Business

I have been exploring the idea of setting up a commercial building permit business. I need help in putting the details of my business and writing them up in a business plan.

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Starting a Children’s Clothing Store

I am interested in opening a children clothing store with unique lines of clothing. We have found a great location but are not sure what to do next. We also do not have financial backing for this so we would have to take out a second mortgage on our house for this venture. Any information you have would be greatly appreciated

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Finding Independent Sales Representatives

I am interested in finding independent sales representatives to market and sell our services. How do I find sales representatives?

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How to Protect Your Idea and Build it Into a Viable Product

I am starting a business, but I do not know if I need a patent attorney, lawyer for my idea that I do not want anyone to steal. Learn how to protect your idea.

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Starting a Home-Based Recruiting Business

I have been thinking of starting a home-based business, and the executive search business fascinates me. I've had some contact with recruiters before and I find what they do to be very interesting. What do I need to start a home-based recruiting business?

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Starting a Note Card and Invitation Business

I currently have a home based handcrafted note card and invitation business. I would like to take it to the next level and start a full line greeting card/stationery business, marketing to retailers. What are the trends for this type of business and is the market saturated with these products?

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Knowledge Management 101

Knowledge Management is the management buzzword of the year. But what does it really mean? Our guest author provides some pointers and definitions to help you understand what KM is all about.

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Working From Home from Part-Time to Full-Time

I've been working from home on a part-time basis with my business while working full-time. How do I reach my goal to work from home full-time?

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