Import From China Business
A practical guide for starting a small business
2010-
Import from China
Sell on eBay
Sandra Kell
Ontario, Canada
Baby Products
Profit This Year: $10,400
“I started with $1,000 and began importing baby products from China. I sell them on eBay, Facebook and in my local stores. After 8 months, I am earning $400 a week. I finally quit my day job!”
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Small Business Laws
Getting It Right The First Time
Abiding by Small Business Laws
Here are some of the basic Small Business Laws that you should be aware of as a small business owner to keep you out of your lawyer’s office:
- Copyright -
legal protection given to authors of written, photographed, music composition materials. It is usually identified by the letter "C" with a circle around it. - Trademark -
legal protection provided for names, logos, word phases, Internet names which describes a company's name, product or service. It is identified by a TM mark. A registered trademark is flagged by an “R” with a circle around it. - Patent -
legal protection given to the inventor of a product or process. - Business License -
you will need to apply for a business license at your city's Business License Bureau or the county clerk's office to legalize your business venture. You will need this license to legally open a small business. - DBA's (Doing Business As) -
is a fictitious business name that does not contain your own name as part of it. You will need this name for all your legal applications and bank requests. To file for your DBA requires that you first publish the name in the local paper before you go to the City Clerk office. - Seller's Permit -
anyone who buys goods for resale will require a seller's permit. So if you decide to import those cute dolls from China to sell in your Imported Dolls gift shop, you will need to obtain a seller's permit. The Seller's Permit is the government's way of getting sales taxes from you after you collected them from your customers. - Get a Lawyer -
many small businesses will skip the "get a lawyer" step at the beginning due to lack of funding. It is the one step that you should not skip. Doing so may jeopardize your business future if you have not done things properly. Find lawyer recommendations from friends, family and associates. Make sure the lawyer understands the legalities of small businesses.
I Like To See My Lawyer
As a small business owner, there are a number of Small Business Laws that you must follow owner to protect yourself legally. Not doing so, you may end up wasting hours trying to fight the legal system.
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