Okay I need to post it. I have been searching the question for 2 days and it seems everyone already knows so I need to ask.
How do you actually start a business? I know you need a business license, maybe, and I know i would be looking for an LLC. But thats about it. I do not know how to get the source for my products, (thinking of a pastry selling company) I do not know how i am to pay for starting it (am I buying all the equipment/ingredients?) who to sell to, etc. I mean, I know I would want the product in specific stores but I dont think they would just be like "Hey sure kid sell your product we have never heard of here. Matter of fact, we will distribute them to all out stores."
I assume you go and find companies who make similar items, ask them to make it, and you can sell it. What I do not get is how this differs from licensing a product, which I steered clear from because 1. less control and 2. the rediculous price to obtain a patent. But it that case, what stops them from just taking your product you've given them to make?
I do not think I even know all the questions that I dont know. Or perhaps I am overcomplicating it? Can someone direct me to where I can learn?
How do you actually start a business? I know you need a business license, maybe, and I know i would be looking for an LLC. But thats about it. I do not know how to get the source for my products, (thinking of a pastry selling company) I do not know how i am to pay for starting it (am I buying all the equipment/ingredients?) who to sell to, etc. I mean, I know I would want the product in specific stores but I dont think they would just be like "Hey sure kid sell your product we have never heard of here. Matter of fact, we will distribute them to all out stores."
I assume you go and find companies who make similar items, ask them to make it, and you can sell it. What I do not get is how this differs from licensing a product, which I steered clear from because 1. less control and 2. the rediculous price to obtain a patent. But it that case, what stops them from just taking your product you've given them to make?
I do not think I even know all the questions that I dont know. Or perhaps I am overcomplicating it? Can someone direct me to where I can learn?
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