Starting a business, Where to start... Options

[kristinw85]

Ok well I'm 21, I live at home, but I have a nice car. I do almost all of the work myself. I would like to start my own business doing what I love to do. Selling body kits, wheels, car audio, installing stuff and I have a buddy that just got out of school for painting. Since I am young, female and I would be a first time business owner I qualify for grants. I know www.grants.gov is one way to apply but does anyone have any tips or advice to give me. I plan on next week going and getting my vendors license. But how do I register my name with the state? I know some other girl had a business but I'm sorry I can't remember who it was. One of my concerns was in the winter time, what would we do. I know car and audio is big all year round but what eles. Any advice??

[beastman]

Kristin i would recommend doing what you want to do. Some people like to get stuff done to their car during the winter, especially if they have a daily driver. The whole thing is to get your name and business out there and gain repution among the culture and your area. I think it is a good idea, especially if you have friends that are willing to help you out when u need it. Good Luck!

[tomazws]

I'd say before anything, make sure you have a cheap and reliable vender.

[lagos]

you go to city hall and get a business liscense. there are many books you can buy about this topic.

your not just going to get a grant to start something. if it were that easy, everyone would be their own boss.

you have to have some money to put up to get inventory and figure out how you will turn it into a profit.