[ChihuahuaMomma]

Hello m:

He means forming a corporation for your business. That way your personal assets are protected. If you have NO assets, you could operate as a sole proprietorship until you get some assets. A sole proprietorship is what you are if you don't incorporate.

excon

I don't know what forming an incorporate means...

[excon]

Hello again, momma:

There are companies out there that help you form a corporation. It costs a couple hundred dollars. If you do that, and you happen to get sued, your house (if you owned one) would NOT be at risk in the lawsuit. That's the advantage of forming a corporation.

If you don't have assets to protect, and I think that's your situation, then don't worry about it for now.

excon

[Clough]

Hey, Momma!

Are you ready to really get your business noticed on the Internet?

[ChihuahuaMomma]

Hello again, momma:

There are companies out there that help you form a corporation. It costs a couple hundred dollars. If you do that, and you happen to get sued, your house (if you owned one) would NOT be at risk in the lawsuit. That's the advantage of forming a corporation.

If you don't have assets to protect, and I think that's your situation, then don't worry about it for now.

excon

Thanks for dumbing that down for me :P I do not have a house. Not even a brand new car, LOL. Thank you for the info.

[ChihuahuaMomma]

Hey, Momma!

Are you ready to really get your business noticed on the Internet?

No, I don't have a business yet. Lol.

[Clough]

Originally Posted by Clough
Hey, Momma!

Are you ready to really get your business noticed on the Internet?

No, I don't have a business yet. Lol.

But, perhaps you might want to get started, at least, on a smaller scale?

[ChihuahuaMomma]

I don't even have a name yet. I haven't even finished my research or bought supplies. Shoot I'm not even healed enough to hold a broom. But I will in the near future.

[Clough]

I have a number of different names for my businesses. But, basically they all fall under my first and last name for tax purposes. It's important just to get noticed.

For instance, I bid $3,000 today to do a deck cleaning and refinishing job. I got the job. They found me on the Internet. They also found other things in which I'm involved.

Because of something else in which I'm involved, it turns out the customers and I have a great connection!

Here's another thing. Years ago, someone found me on the Internet because they were looking for goats in Iowa. They're an animal rescue. Because of the way that I worded my ad, it caused them to find me by accident. They then decided to have their piano tuned by me!

How about we try the posting of an ad for just your blog? If we do, you'll be amazed at the result!

I'm just trying to show you how this Internet advertising thing works. If you put my first and last name in a Google search, I'm first in the world!

It's actually become kind of a game to me. I like to try to beat other businesses in my area on the Internet who are providing some of the same services that I am.

[ChihuahuaMomma]

Yes, that would be cool. If you Google my name, I'm the entire first page :P It was totally accidental though. I have a unique name.

[Clough]

Here's a vanity search for your name.

Link

Are all of those about you?

[Clough]

If we just do a test ad, I'll bet that your blog could come up on the first page in a Google search within minutes!

We could consider this practice for when you do advertise for your cleaning business.

[ChihuahuaMomma]

Cool, what do I do? I'd love to advertise my blog.

[Stringer]

Would I have to claim this income on taxes? What do you mean by incorporate momma?

File incorporation papers with your state to do business and receive your tax number. Then purchase your liability insurance.

[Clough]

Cool, what do I do? I'd love to advertise my blog.

First, I'd like for you to join the following site.

Welcome to Hoobly

Please let me know on this thread when you've done that.

Please also heed the advice of Stringer always. He's a major player in the cleaning industry. His advice is as good as gold and second to none!

I hope that you got my voicemail message from my home, Stringer! I'm a bit nervous here, house and dog sitting being without a phone!

Thanks!

[Clough]

I visited your blog again, ChihuahuaMomma! Wow, you've added quite a bit to it! Wanted to leave you another message there, but couldn't find where to do that.

How is your arm, please?

[Clough]

Wanted to leave you another message there, but couldn't find where to do that.

Found where to do it and left you a comment there...

[Clough]

Question:

This'll get you back to here, Momma! :)

Do you actually have running water and electricity out there in Washington State?

I mean, it's clear out there on the other end of the world! :D

[ChihuahuaMomma]

First, I'd like for you to join the following site.

Welcome to Hoobly

Please let me know on this thread when you've done that.

Done!

[excon]

Do you actually have running water and electricity out there in Washington State?

Hello Clough:

Momma and I live in a rain forest. There's water running everywhere. But, we ain't got no lectricity, though. I'm sitting here pumping as fast as I can.

excon

[ChihuahuaMomma]

Haha, Yes we have running water and electricity, even internet :o

Thank you, I found a really cool template site that I used. I love the new layout.

My hand is doing great. The scar has healed over really nicely. Three more weeks of physical therapy.