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In theory, you can register for pretty much any line of business you want, but let’s be real—it isn't always that straightforward! Some industries require specific permits, mountains of paperwork, and endless legal procedures. Like, imagine trying to register for something like manufacturing firearms or heavy chemicals? You'd hit a wall immediately! Plus, all those extra licenses and certifications come with a hefty price tag, which is just an added expense you might not want right now.
The good news is that about 90 percent of businesses don't need those kinds of special permissions. For those, it won't cost you a dime extra to include them all in your list of activities.
Lisa Green7 said:From what I recall tracking the progress of registered partnerships in the US, those regulations were supposed to be finalized by early 2012. It was intended to be our version of what they have over in France—that PACS system—except the interesting thing about PACS is that it wasn't strictly limited to gay couples.
Most countries typically took a gradual approach—starting with some form of civil partnership before eventually moving toward full marriage equality. The outlier was Spain, which jumped straight into legalizing gay marriage back in 2005. It’s also interesting to look at Ireland; there seems to be a prevailing positive sentiment regarding marriage equality there lately... especially since it was recently highlighted that the former president supported the idea. The former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, has thrown her support behind the push for gay marriage.
Mary McAleese has come out in support of gay marriage.
The BBC is reporting on a major shift in how the French government plans to handle sex education in primary schools—specifically focusing on introducing lessons regarding gay issues. It’s a move aimed at fostering inclusivity from an early age. The core idea here is that by making young children aware of these issues, the government hopes to build a more tolerant foundation for the future. This isn't just some minor policy tweak; it’s a significant step toward social reform in France. While there is ongoing discussion within the European Union about working toward a common standard on these matters, France seems determined to lead the charge by strengthening protections for individuals—including asylum seekers—whose safety is threatened due to their sexual orientation. A friend of mine living in Dublin tells me that Ireland has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade when it comes to social rights. It’s wild to think about—it used to be seen as this deeply "Catholic" nation, or maybe it always was, but things have shifted completely.
And honestly? That’s exactly how it’s going to play out here too! Next year, they’ll roll out this Americanized version of PACS, and you can bet all the LGBT activists will be out there claiming it’s the exact thing they’ve been fighting for all along (just like how it went down in France!). Then, give it five years, and suddenly they'll be pushing for full marriage rights and adoption...
I think you might be overestimating things a bit. Sure, there could be millions of people out on the streets, but the real issue is that the socialists hold a pretty comfortable majority in Congress. Unless some of their own representatives actually find the guts to vote against them, nothing is going to change. The big question is: do they even have the courage to pull a move like that? Word on the street is that plenty of them aren't even on board with the whole adoption thing or stripping "mother" and "father" from official documents.
If you honestly believe that 100,000 people is some massive indicator of a shifting tide, then you're way off base! Especially in France, where it feels like there’s a protest or a strike happening every single day. But hey, you probably know that better than I do, since your profile says you're living in France anyway, right?
Just look at this—literally just a day before all this, about 40,000 people gathered in Boston (which is definitely bigger than Miami!) just to protest the construction of a new airport. :-)
And once again, everyone who’s been playing by the rules and staying on top of their mortgage payments is going to get absolutely screwed when those interest rates start climbing.
Richard Jones12 said:Hey everyone.
I’m looking at getting a little side hustle off the ground.
So, here’s the deal: I’m torn between starting a brand-new LLC from scratch or just buying up an existing small business that’s been sitting dormant for a few years—one that doesn't have any outstanding debts or legal headaches hanging over it.
Which route do you think makes it easier to land a loan? I’m looking for some seed money in the ballpark of 100 $0.00, which, let's be real, I don't have sitting in my savings right now.
Obviously, I’d hit up the bank with a solid business plan and all the necessary paperwork.
My big question is: in this current economy, do banks even bother helping out small entrepreneurs who don't have a massive track record of revenue yet?
Thanks for listening.
To put it bluntly: forget about it. A company with zero turnover and only $6667 in capital isn't going to cut it. Even if that company had been around for a hundred years, no bank in the US is going to give you a loan based on that.
Honestly, nobody working at the local banks around here has ever actually heard of a "business plan" being enough to prove your seriousness or act as a guarantee for success. Your best bet—and really your *only* realistic option—would be to take out a personal loan for $33333 if you're currently employed, or maybe just borrow from family.