How I did it: Researched the children's art & education industry
Made sure my qualifications matched
Calculated basic cost projections
Came up with a business & marketing plan
Came up with a name: Digital Zoom Kids!
Secured a company url: www.digitalzoomkids.com
Registered my fictious name with the state
Secured a Tax ID number
Opened a checking account
Purchased a cell phone
Created a website
Composed a workshop proposal & company brochure
Created business cards
Scheduled our first workshop: http://www.digitalzoomkids.com/images/Digital_Photography_Nature_Walk.pdf 

Lessons & tips: Get a book from the library.

Look into different options (I considered opening a franchise but found it to be way too expensive)

Ask around for help (there are plenty of business people out there who would love to help new business owners).

Resources: Fatcow.com (they host our website)

Hillsboroughcounty.org (where I registered my business)

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May 28, 2009, 07:15AM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer