neonraven19 said:I’m currently working a full-time job at a firm, but I’ve been nursing this idea to launch my own small business—just focusing on hair removal and waxing to start. Does anyone happen to know if there’s a specific professional certification or state license required to open a business like that? Right now, I just have a basic certificate from a private course...
The thing is, I didn't go to a specialized cosmetology school, so I’m honestly a bit lost on how the regulations work here. I did reach out to the local county office, and they mentioned that since I'm already employed elsewhere, I’d only be looking at a 15% contribution toward health insurance through my own business. Then there’s the quarterly fees for the local Chamber of Commerce, and I really need to sit down and crunch the numbers to make sure the overhead doesn't swallow my profits whole. But back to my main point: can I actually legally open a service business like this if I don't have that formal cosmetology degree?
Accountant 🤷
Don't forget to look into the simplified tax filing options.
And from what I know, you should be able to open it. Not every restaurant owner went to culinary school (honestly, most of them didn't 🤣), so they just use their certifications to get started.
Amanda Davis3 said:I've been weighing the pros and cons of starting a sole proprietorship versus setting up an LLC—it's a bit of a toss-up. I’m curious to hear your thoughts on which route actually makes more sense financially, and specifically, who qualifies for small business grants or startup incentives here in the States? 🙂
It probably depends on what kind of business you're running. As for those grants, I guess a sole proprietorship might be easier to manage, especially since setting up an LLC can cost you something like $30,000 in capital. But then again, nothing in this country ever seems to be straightforward...
