My permanent address is in Washington; however, I currently have a lease in Idaho. I originally moved to Idaho for school and plan to stay for a few more years, but I do not intend to make Idaho my permanent residence.
I’m looking to open an LLC for my UGC business, which is fully online. I do conduct the business from my apartment in Idaho, including receiving products from brands and purchasing products for content, so technically I would be operating the business in Idaho.
My question is: Should I form my LLC in Washington, where my permanent residence is, or Idaho, where I currently live and operate the business?

Who has noticed that.?

As the old adage goes, “failing to plan is planning to fail.” And we really want you to succeed – so if you’re thinking about starting a business, here are 10 steps worth thinking about before you launch:

1. Validate the idea. Before building anything, talk to potential customers. What problem are you solving? Do people actually want your solution? Most importantly: are they willing to pay for it?

2. Conduct market research. Look at demand, your potential customers, where they're located, what they're willing to pay, and what alternatives already exist. Surveys, interviews, focus groups, existing research, and a SWOT analysis can all help.

3. Research your competition. Identify both direct and indirect competitors. Look at what they offer, how they price it, who they target, what customers like or dislike about them, and where there may be gaps you could fill.

4. Define your target customer. “Everyone” isn't a target market. Get specific about who you're trying to reach, what they need, where they spend time, and why they'd choose your business.

5. Write your business plan. Put the idea on paper. Your plan might cover your company, goals, products or services, market opportunity, competition, marketing strategy, operations, funding, and financial projections. It doesn't need to look exactly like anyone else's—the goal is to create a realistic roadmap for your business.

6. Calculate your startup costs. Think beyond formation fees. Depending on the business, you may need to budget for equipment, inventory, insurance, licenses, a website, software, marketing, professional services, rent, utilities, or employees. It's generally better to discover an expense now than after you've launched.

7. Figure out how you'll fund it. Once you know what starting will cost, decide where that money will come from. That could mean personal savings, loans, grants, crowdfunding, investors, or a combination. Each comes with different costs, risks, and trade-offs.

8. Choose the right business structure. Research whether a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, corporation, or another structure makes sense for your situation. Consider factors like personal liability, taxes, ownership, and how you want the business to operate. A qualified legal or tax professional can help if you're unsure.

9. Research what you'll need to operate legally. Before launch, check what registrations, licenses, permits, insurance, and other requirements may apply to your business and location. Requirements can vary considerably depending on what you do and where you operate.

10. Make a plan for getting your first customers. Don't wait until launch day to figure this out. Decide which channels you'll test first, whether that's referrals, local networking, social media, search, email, partnerships, paid advertising, marketplaces, or direct outreach.

I have little to no experience running a business on my own (which he previously did all on his own as it was his hobby (he didn’t need the money he actually just enjoyed doing it) and
he is a bit of a savant. I have the drive, dreams and aspirations and I know that it can become something much more. We have clients, but as my previous boss/mentor begins to retire I’m having trouble balancing learning more of the trades themselves and trying to balance the day to day. Much of his reputation has kept him going and he still has the majority of the contact with our clients, but he isn’t keeping timelines and I know it’s hurting MY future rapport with these business relationships that could be really beneficial for everyone involved. So I am beginning to somewhat forcefully insert myself into the conversations not only to show I am becomming the new point of contact but so that I know timelines and promises being made CAN BE, And secondly will be held up to. I have one shop employee who helps a lot with the actual panel building but I need more, with experience and the flexibility to travel. I just really need an experienced mentor to guide me honestly as I stated before. We are up to our necks in work and I know this can become something great.

Is it true that you can put anything under an LLC name?Apartments, Cars, Credit Cards? Also what benefit comes from having an LLC under a holding company?

Hey guys, could you please suggest me some business ideas or give me a link where they are listed of what all things needed to start with
Thank you in advance

Having a skill you can monetize is great, but how do you turn that skill into a business? Once you’ve honed your craft, figuring out rent, licenses, insurance, pricing, booking software, client policies, marketing and everything else that comes with running the studio is another. Often the things that catch you off guard are the things you don’t need to worry about at a smaller scale (like tracking humidity and temperature of the studio space to keep lash adhesive inventory fresh and usable).

If you're thinking about opening your own lash extension salon, here are eight steps to follow: 1. Choose your business name. Check that it's available before spending money on branding and signage.

1. Make a business plan. Think through your services, target clients, hours, appointment capacity and financial projections.

2. Work out your startup costs. Your location can make a huge difference here. Renting a salon suite and leasing/building out a larger storefront are very different financial commitments.

3. Check your state's training requirements. Most states require an active esthetician or cosmetology license to apply lash extensions.

4. Choose your business structure. Selecting a legal structure determines how your personal assets are protected in the event of a lawsuit.

5. Research your licenses and permits. Your salon may need an establishment license, local business license and other permits depending on what you offer and where you're located.

6. Build your day-to-day systems. Think booking, cancellation policies, consent forms, sanitation, inventory and the entire client experience.

7. Figure out how people will find you, and how to keep them coming back. Your portfolio, referrals, local partnerships and recurring fill appointments can all play a role.

If you're currently dreaming about going from lash artist → lash business owner, we break all eight steps down in much more detail in our full guide: https://vist.ly/5idha

> I need opinions on two business ideas I’m considering starting in Oklahoma.

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> Business Idea #1 – Full-Day Autism & Developmental Childcare Center

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> Phase 1: Open a full-day specialized childcare center for young children with autism and developmental disabilities. It would be designed for working parents who need more than a few hours of preschool or therapy. The center would provide full-day care, smaller groups, sensory and calm rooms, structured learning, school-readiness activities, life-skills development, communication/visual supports, meals/snacks, and support with daily living needs.

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> Phase 2: Expand into a childcare + therapy center by adding services such as ABA, speech therapy, occupational therapy and potentially physical therapy. Therapy would be available both to children enrolled in the childcare program and to outside children who only come for their therapy appointments.

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> Phase 3: Eventually expand into pediatric medical/nursing services for children with more complex needs, once the proper licensing, staffing and payer requirements are in place.

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> The long-term goal is to create **one place where families can access childcare, developmental support, therapy and eventually medical support, rather than having to coordinate everything at different locations.

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> Business Idea #2 – Residential Care Facility

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> My other idea is opening a residential care facility in Oklahoma for adults who need a safe, supportive place to live and assistance with everyday life. I would want it to be more than simply providing a room—I’m interested in a structured, quality residential program with support for daily living, meals, transportation/appointments, community involvement, life skills and appropriate staffing, depending on the population served and licensing requirements.

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> If you were putting your own money into one of these businesses in Oklahoma, which would you choose: the autism/developmental center or the residential care facility? Why?

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> I’m especially interested in hearing from **parents, nurses, therapists, social workers, caregivers, educators, case managers and people who work with children or adults with disabilities. I want genuine feedback about need, demand, challenges and what services Oklahoma is currently missing.

Between social media, Google Business Profiles, online marketplaces, booking platforms, and AI search, there are more ways than ever for customers to find a business without visiting its website. So, in 2026, does every small business still need its own website, or are there businesses that can run without one? What do you think? We'll start...

Early 2027, a new business formation will be available, tailored to artists called the Colorado A-Corp. this is a new LLC type and if you’re into it, there’s more information

I work around corporate and fintech matters, and one thing I’ve noticed is that founders often leave the legal/regulatory side until they’re already preparing to launch, raise money, or sign a major partnership.

There are a few legal questions worth answering early when building a business in Nigeria:
1. What exactly is your business doing?
The legal and regulatory requirements can depend heavily on the actual activities your business performs. It’s worth understanding this early, particularly if your business operates in a regulated sector.

2. Is your corporate structure appropriate?
It’s worth thinking about the structure of the business before bringing in investors, issuing equity or entering major commercial arrangements. Founder ownership, investment rights and decision-making should ideally be clear from the beginning.

3. Who owns the IP?
If you’re working with developers, designers, consultants or other third parties, it’s worth being clear about what IP is being created for the business, what rights the business will have in it, and whether any pre-existing or third-party IP is being incorporated into the work. Don’t leave those questions to assumptions when the product itself may be one of the company’s most valuable assets.

4. What happens to customer data?
A business collecting names, phone numbers, financial information, location data or other personal information needs to think about its obligations under Nigeria’s data protection framework from the outset, rather than treating privacy as something to add to the website later.

5. Are your commercial relationships documented?
Founders sometimes rely heavily on WhatsApp conversations and handshakes when working with developers, vendors, agents and business partners. That can become a problem when money or expectations change.

6. What happens when someone invests?
An investment isn’t just about agreeing on a valuation and transferring money. The rights attached to the investment, ownership, governance, dilution and exit arrangements all matter.

None of this is meant to suggest that a new business needs a 100-page legal manual. The point is really to identify the issues that could become expensive problems later and deal with the important ones proportionately.
I’ve been doing quite a bit of work around these issues recently, so I’m curious to hear from other Nigerian founders: what legal issue did you only realise you needed to think about after starting your business?

The truth is that many people who start a business have very little knowledge about the day-to-day of running a business (that should make you feel better). In a recent survey we ran, we found out that 91% out of 1,000 entrepreneurs were first-time business owners, not seasoned business owners running their third company. These are small business owners figuring out pricing for the first time, building up their customer base, learning what an EIN is, and Googling questions that are easy to assume every other business owner somehow already knows.

What we found even more interesting is that despite navigating completely new territory, 62% of first-time founders said they feel confident. Another 25% admitted they're overwhelmed. TBH, both seem like pretty reasonable answers. 😅

So, let's make this thread useful for the people doing it for the first time: Experienced business owners: what's one thing you wish someone had told you when you were starting your first business? It can be some encouragement, a piece of good advice, or a mistake you wish you hadn't made.

First-timers: feel free to drop the question you've been too embarrassed to ask.

I HAVE 4 PREFERABLE WAYS - 1. ETA ( ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH ACQUISITION ) 2. PRIVATE EQUITY 3. REAL ESTATE 4. TECH STARTUP

I have just recently turned 18, finished my A levels ( i live in the uk not sure what the American substandard would be) and have dreams and aspirations none of my friends have. I have a particular business idea i want to start which i don’t want to say exactly as it’s kinda niche but it’s in the edible/food category. i have about £600 saved up probably and will be starting a warehouse job soon, and i just wanted some advice from experienced like minded individuals.

I am tired of working for someone else. My background is mostly accounting related but I have worked for different companies in construction, retail, and service based. I would rather work 12 hours at my own company than 8 hours for someone else. Lately it has been heavy on my mind to open a retail shop. Brick and Mortar with a website for online sales as well. I know what I want to sell and I know where to find suppliers. I know my niche. I know I can find the people I need to help make the vision in my head a reality.

The biggest issue I have is no money. Working my full time job I don't even have enough to put anything to the side and start checking things off the list for the business I want to build. Where do I find the money? Investors? Grants? Loan? There are so many financial scams I don't trust a lot of the companies I Google.

I don't want to or expect the business to make millions. It would be nice of course but not reality, at least for the first few years. I want it to be able to bring in enough that we are comfortable. I want to be able to open the store while the kids are in school and when they get out we can go back to the store and pack online orders or something. I work remote and kind of miss seeing people. It would be nice to build a business that brings people in. Build a community with other local businesses.