Before reading this article, please note that it was written for
people who want to start their own laminate flooring business in the
USA Therefore, parts of the information in this article are useful.
just for those particular people.
After setting up your laminate flooring business plan and locating
suppliers, several actions are required to get the business up and running.
First, you need to find a name, which you then need to register
with the Secretary of State, unless you are doing business under his
own name. This is necessary so that people can identify who the
owner of a particular laminate flooring business. For information on
how to register your business name visit the Secretary of State
website for the corresponding forms. In California, the website is
http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/business.htm. look for the same
information for the state in which you want to start your business.
Next, you must obtain a federal employer or tax ID
Identification Number (EIN). These are one and the same thing. the EIN
it is required by the IRS to identify employers. It is essential if
have employees Even if you do not intend to have employees, it is
useful to get it. An EIN is often needed to purchase supplies and
merchandise at wholesale prices. Read the IRS publication “How to Start a
Business and Record Keeping” (www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p583.pdf -page
3).
After you get an EIN, you should consider getting a license for your
laminate flooring business Again, contact the Secretary of State
website for more information.
If you have employees, you should contact the Department of
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). is federal
body that oversees safety in the workplace. All employers are required to
provide a healthy and safe workplace. Health and Safety Inspections
are done by OHSA without notice, so make sure your workplace
it is always configured according to your rules. For more information visit
the OHSA website at http://www.osha.gov.
Finally, after starting your laminate business, make sure you buy
a general commercial insurance policy. This includes liability and other
standard coverage. Get insurance for the place of business, not
It doesn’t matter if you own it or not. Landlord’s insurance may not be reliable.
If you have at least one employee, you must have workers’ compensation
sure. Check with your state insurance department to see if
are there any additional types of insurance required.
This article provides just a small overview of what you need to know.
before starting your own laminate flooring business. For more details
information, contact the appropriate authorities in your state.