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  • Mar 26, 2010, 07:42 PM
    ChihuahuaMomma
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by excon View Post
    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...
  • Mar 26, 2010, 07:47 PM
    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
  • Mar 26, 2010, 07:51 PM
    Clough
    Hey, Momma!

    Are you ready to really get your business noticed on the Internet?
  • Mar 26, 2010, 08:01 PM
    ChihuahuaMomma
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by excon View Post
    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.
  • Mar 26, 2010, 08:02 PM
    ChihuahuaMomma
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    Hey, Momma!

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

    No, I don't have a business yet. Lol.
  • Mar 26, 2010, 08:07 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough
    Hey, Momma!

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

    Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma View Post
    No, I don't have a business yet. Lol.

    But, perhaps you might want to get started, at least, on a smaller scale?
  • Mar 26, 2010, 08:11 PM
    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.
  • Mar 26, 2010, 08:21 PM
    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.
  • Mar 26, 2010, 08:39 PM
    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.
  • Mar 26, 2010, 08:42 PM
    Clough
    Here's a vanity search for your name.

    Link

    Are all of those about you?
  • Mar 26, 2010, 08:44 PM
    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.
  • Mar 26, 2010, 08:51 PM
    ChihuahuaMomma

    Cool, what do I do? I'd love to advertise my blog.
  • Mar 26, 2010, 08:51 PM
    Stringer
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma View Post
    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.
  • Mar 26, 2010, 08:59 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma View Post
    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!
  • Mar 26, 2010, 09:05 PM
    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?
  • Mar 26, 2010, 09:09 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    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...
  • Mar 26, 2010, 09:38 PM
    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
  • Mar 27, 2010, 11:16 AM
    ChihuahuaMomma
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    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!
  • Mar 27, 2010, 11:21 AM
    excon
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough View Post
    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
  • Mar 27, 2010, 11:22 AM
    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.
  • Mar 27, 2010, 12:17 PM
    ChihuahuaMomma

    What about "Cherished Homes Cleaning Service"
  • Mar 27, 2010, 03:37 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ChihuahuaMomma View Post
    What about "Cherished Homes Cleaning Service"

    It's close to the beginning of the alphabet, Momma. If you add the letter "A" to the beginning, it will be right there!
  • Mar 27, 2010, 06:43 PM
    Clough
    I'm here now, Momma!
  • Mar 27, 2010, 06:47 PM
    Clough
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Clough
    Do you actually have running water and electricity out there in Washington State?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by excon View Post
    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

    What? Running down from Canada? I'm glad that you're getting the exercise with the pumping of the generator! :p

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