I would like to start my own home repair business. I live in K.c. Mo. and want to do work in the metro area. Right now I’m just wanting to run this business part time. I have a full time job that I want to keep working. I’m a maintenance tech at an apartment complex. My first question:
Is it even possible to keep this job or would it be a conflict of interest?
I want to do work like bathroom refurbishment, basment refinishing, maybe deck building, painting, light plumbing and electrical. Yard work. Simple home maintenance.
What kind of Licenses would I need?
Would I need to register to pay taxes?
If I brought someone in to help, would it be better for me to have them as a partner or an employee?
I want to be able to advertise my services in the phone book and online. As well as with business cards.
Do I need to do anything extra for this privilege?
I read something that said you must register for any business operated under any name other than your own.
Does this mean that if I use my own name as the business name I don’t have to register?
Do I need to have to have an accountant?
I’m thinking that an L.L.c. would be my best bet.
I know of someone who just “went down and payed a hundred dollars and got a business permit”. Is it really that simple or should I just get an attorney to set up the business? How much should I expect an attorney to charge to set up a small business?
I don’t know anything about starting a small business, but I do know the field I have choosen. Ten yrs of experience. I apprieciate your advice on this matter, Ty.
