Two high school seniors trying to start a photography business?

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So my friend and I are pretty good at photography as a hobby and we would like to take things to the next level.

we have over $2,000 dollars of professional studio camera equipment since it was kind of a passionate hobby. Now that we think we're good enough, we would like to start our own business; taking glamor shots and doing photo-shoots for local bands and individuals.

so the question is:

where is the best place to start? should we register as an Limited liability company? or is there a better, less hassle way of registering as a small scale legal company?

We don't have much free time since we're high school seniors dealing with apps and SATs, but we'd just like to make some extra cash.

THANKS IN ADVANCE!

Answer 1

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Use this basic checklist to make sure all the important steps are taken before you launch your new venture. This business checklist will make sure that you cross all your t's and dot all your i's before your business launch.

Steps to Starting a Business -

http://www.developer-resource.com/starting-a-busin...

Other sites you might find helpful are:

SBA - http://www.sba.gov/

SCORE - http://www.score.org/

Small Business Resource - http://www.small-business-software.net/

Business Link - http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home

Goodluck!

Answer 2

Go to score.org and in the upper left hand corner, enter your zip code. On the next screen, you will find the SCORE chapter nearest you. Call them and arrange for a free meeting with a SCORE counselor.

SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

SCORE was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA and Washington, DC and has 389 chapters throughout the United States and its territories, with 11,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors. SCORE is America's premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs.

Answer 3

honestly, im not an expert at this. but if your looking to just get yourself known, defiantly get a myspace for you guys. start going to shows and talking to the bands, try to get internships in different places. things like that.