I mentioned Horak before—we picked up some cookies for the house, but by the next day they were just awful. Totally dry and tasteless, even though they were incredible when we first got them. We kept them in the fridge, which might be why, but I guess if they've got cream in them, you can't really leave them out on the counter either. Their stuff at the food festivals is amazing too, and they usually have these special varieties you won't find in their usual lineup—at least that was my experience last time. I haven't tried Absum yet. Ours cost $23/lb, plus $1.75 for the platter arrangement and free delivery within the city—they even dropped them off for us in the suburbs for free. They actually still tasted great a few days after the wedding.
I hear people are waiting a month just to get their paperwork processed over there—stuff you’d wrap up at the DMV in half an hour. Maybe once traffic hits a total standstill, things will finally slow down. Good luck.
You probably won't get the full story there. From what I read, people really struggle dealing with them—it's a headache. Your best bet is to just head down to the local municipal office or the county clerk's building. Find the one closest to you and they'll give you the actual facts.
(1) A sole proprietorship under this Law means the independent and continuous performance of permitted business activities per Section 3 of this Law by individuals aiming to generate profit through production, trade, or providing services within the market.
Section 5.
(1) An individual may operate a licensed trade if they meet the general requirements in Section 4 of this Law as well as specific professional qualification requirements or have passed a master's exam.
(2) An individual who meets the general requirements in Section 4 but fails to meet the specific professional qualification or master's exam requirement can still operate a licensed trade if they employ a worker who does meet those criteria.
just assume you'll be paying payroll taxes for at least two people then.
Section 6. ...
(4) Licensed trades may also be operated by individuals with the appropriate high school vocational diploma if the business is located in areas designated by the Law on Special State Care Areas and the law on islands.
(5) Individuals mentioned in paragraph 4 of this section must pass a master's exam to obtain the appropriate master title within one year of meeting the requirements in Section 56.
a bit about the master's exam
Master's exams are state-recognized tests regulated by the law on sole proprietorships and the Regulations on the procedure and method of taking master's exams, as well as professional qualification exams. They can be taken for titles on the list of licensed trades, the programs for which were established by the Secretary of Commerce. Exams may be taken by individuals who have completed junior and senior high school vocational training and have at least 2 years of work experience in the profession for which they seek the master title. Individuals with non-matching high school vocational diplomas may also take the exam if they have at least 3 years of work experience in the profession on the day they apply.
If I'm reading this right, you basically have to work somewhere as a pizza apprentice first before you can even think about the master's exam.
There is no upper age limit for applying for an exam. The exam is applied for and administered at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - local chapter. To access the exam, you need to submit: An exam application form Junior and senior high school diplomas Proof of meeting work experience requirements (a copy of your employment records and a certificate of work experience in the relevant profession) A birth certificate
Work experience certificates are issued by the employer and must be notarized. The journeyman exam is administered by a board from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. These panels usually consist of seasoned master tradespeople and various industry experts. The exam breaks down into four specific parts: A hands-on practical assignment and/or a work trial, A theory test covering the essential skills needed to actually do the job right, A business check—basically making sure you understand economics, bookkeeping rules, and the law on sole proprietorships, And fundamental knowledge required for training apprentices.
You’re on the hook for the exam fees. Once you pass, you get issued a Master's Diploma. Having that credential lets you open and run your own small business, manage one for someone else, or just makes getting hired a lot easier. This certification gets recorded in your employment record. There’s no mandatory prep course, though you can always find accredited vocational schools if you want some extra study time.
Vocational competency exams are available for simpler trades listed under the official program guidelines. Those include...?
To sign up, you'll need to submit: An exam application form Proof of citizenship A birth certificate
Registration and testing take place through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce - local chapter. The exam is overseen by a commission from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, made up of veteran tradespeople along with experts in business and legal regulations. The process involves: Performing practical work and/or a work trial And proving you have the knowledge to run a business independently.
Candidates cover their own costs. If you pass, you receive a Certificate of Vocational Competency. This certificate gives you the green light to open and operate a business in your specific field. This qualification is noted in your employment history. Prep courses aren't strictly required, but they are available at accredited training centers.
The real question is whether you even need a journeyman's license for Halo Pizza. Just try sending them an email or giving them a call.
Can you run something like a stationery shop alongside this kind of work (photocopying and digital printing)?
I’m pretty sure you'd need to register a small retail business too—not 100% certain, though.
Does the process drag on for months or is it pretty fast?
The government tends to drag its feet—always. They paid me one portion of my grant, but now they're stalling on the rest even though I've checked every single box they asked for. Still waiting.
So, regarding unemployment grants, you can't grab those unless you've been at the job center for six months—as for the benefit increase, honestly, I have no clue.
There was some talk about this recently. If you’re looking at the job market, you really need to be with them for at least six months first. The incentives hover somewhere around $29k–$34k $0.00—give or take—depending on your degree. I’m not entirely sure if they're still handing those out; they seemed pretty active until last November. Now, we're waiting on those federal and state grants to kick in. They usually expect you to actually be turning a profit and have had your LLC registered for at least a month before you even apply for the tender.
Honestly, I'm not really sure. Back in the day, you'd see these setups all over Chicago—people working out of basements or tiny little shops, doing strictly custom orders. Just delivery and nothing else.
You’ll need to meet certain technical requirements—better check with the local licensing office. I'm not 100% sure, but you'd likely need a culinary degree: if you're filing under catering services, you generally need that certification to get the business license approved.
Which type of business are we talking about here? It’s crucial to distinguish between a sole proprietorship and an LLC—you should probably look that up online to be sure. If the field requires specific professional licensing, you might need to set up a formal corporation instead. Of course, you really ought to do your homework before jumping in.
Since I started my own small business back in September, I can tell you what the deal was then—though who knows if anything has actually changed since. You can register for retail, which basically means selling directly to the end user, but people always ask me how they’re supposed to pull that off without a physical storefront. In those cases, it’s probably smarter to register as an e-commerce or mail-order business. If you’re looking at wholesale, though, you’ll need at least 50 square feet of warehouse space and Boeing. Just to clear up any confusion—because I know some people have been told conflicting things about needing Boeing even for online sales—you really should just go down there and ask. It honestly just depends on which clerk you happen to get that day...
Is he thinking about opening his own storefront, or just distributing to local pet shops? I don't think he needs to worry about the second option—but as for the first, I'm not entirely sure. There's always that risk they won't approve the permit. Honestly, it’s probably best if he just heads down to City Hall and asks someone directly.
You’ll have to study part-time—you lose those student benefits and perks once you do. Check if you can still set up a sole proprietorship; look into the requirements for small businesses—specifically the difference between open and restricted sectors. Honestly, starting and closing a small business is way less of a headache than dealing with a corporation.
If I’m reading this right—if I don't have a company laptop and I'm just running invoices from my own machine—they aren't allowed to look through it, right? But they will, they'll definitely do it—I've already heard rumors about it happening at a few different places, and apparently, it all kicks in starting next year...
I've got a question, though I'm not entirely sure which thread this belongs in. Since I'm just starting out as a small business owner—still finding my footing here—I need some advice on buying a computer through the company. Obviously, all the software needs to be licensed, but I was wondering if I could just go with Linux since it's free, along with all its programs. Would using that cause any headaches with the IRS or anything? Thanks to everyone for whatever info you can throw my way.
I don't really notice that—I usually skip the candy aisle entirely when I'm out shopping. I did spot a vendor booth at the cemetery once, though; I wouldn't have stopped if they hadn't been pushing something new, I guess. We gave it a try and it was just way too sweet, so we kept moving. Anyway, Daniel Smith8 found a link, so I bet you can find them all over the place now.
You’ve gotta hit up those county fairs, local festivals, and stuff—even checking out the cemeteries during the holidays. You can find it everywhere there—like lollipops, all bright and colorful and way too sweet. Or just head over to a place like Macy's 😁
So, a friend of mine was looking into setting up an LLC for an aromatherapy massage business—she’s already got her private certifications squared away. Technically, she can open the LLC, but there's a catch: she isn't actually allowed to practice under it because she didn't pass the state licensing exams at a community college or whatever. Apparently, they won't even let her work solo within her own company... It looks like she'll have to double-check the rules for certain professions again—specifically whether you can actually operate through an LLC versus a sole proprietorship, depending on where you went to school and what credentials you hold.
I wouldn't take that risk if I were you. You’ve got 280 pieces plus the main one you're slicing up—they'll be special enough that everyone is going to want a taste. At my last event, we went with the classic setup and everyone dug in. We actually had leftovers because we catered for 180 people but only 137 showed up.