I need help on how to start my own business.?

[Tom]

Here is what i want to do in the future:

-I want to open a business/company.

-The business/company will provide nearly everything. For example I will be creating entertaining videos such as film, documentaries and other types of audiovisual content. I will also use the same company name for my own healthy fast food restaurant. This shop will be a type of shop which will sell the tastiest grilled food and many more things. The food shop will be global. I will also start selling my own clothing, again with the same name but the designs will be different (just the name of my company will be on the label of the clothes).

I have a few questions now.

1) Which type of company best suits my preference? (LTD, LLC, CORP and INC.)
2) How do i register my company?
3) What if the name of my company is already taken?
4) What is branding, trademark, copyright and patent? Could you please provide examples?
5) Which countries is best for starting you're business? (Tax free countries etc)

If you are a professional or have high knowledge and can help me more, please provide your contact details such as your facebook profile or email address.

[Eloise]

Well to start of with that's one he'll of and idea and what your trying to do is a brand ... I would start of in your home country
get a website to try and promote what your doing and I think INC would be best

[tinman97prn]

You're never going to do all those things on your list. Which do you think has the most likely chance for success. Check out the resources in your local library for your company set up and development. Odds are good they have a section on starting a small business or similar.

[anise_147]

i suggest you get a business degree first so that you would at least know what you are planning to do

[Tina]

Draw up a business plan enumerating the capital you need to get started, monthly expenses, projected future commissions and profits. Finance is the lifeblood of any business. So ensure that you accumulate more that what is generally required. If your business runs into rough spots during the initial stages, lack of finance will cripple you. Common sources of finance are banks, financial institutions and investors from the industry. Some of the expenses you have to provide for include advertising, commissions, salaries, professional fees, rent, taxes, conveyance, office supplies etc.

[kemperk]

it will provide nearly everything and i will produce films?

and health food store

after you have worked 3 yrs in each of those industries, you will be ready to amalgamate them.

WE have no such thing as an LTD

u need to study biz in school for your questions require long answers

do market research and write a biz plan for each co and then, combine them.

those that are democracies.

[Lenette]

Okay Tom, so-o your the idea man, and where is the work force that is going to actually do. I would like to think that the best and longest lasting companies grew, let me say it again, GREW out of a need. There were small operations, mom and pop shops that grew into a business model. They were not business models that went superstar. Just do it, start, pick any one thing and just DO IT, there's your business, if it succeeds that's your company.

[Joe Davis]

Find out what people want and provide it at a profit

Charge as much as the market will stand while keeping your costs to a minimum

Specialise in a niche market

Get some training before you start

Get better before you get bigger

See 101 Hot Tips Section at http://www.tomedge.co.uk and put them into practice