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I have a question. Im about to launch a mobile car detail business (starting with basics and growing as my knowledge grows)

The only think that i have left to get before i start passing cards to family and friends is the business license.

Would it be harmful to my business if i launch if to family and friends then get the business license with the money i make from the first few details? Or is it best to wait till i can afford the license first?
 
How much is the license? In IL it costs like $10 to register a DBA.

Register your business first, you will go through friends and family quickly and will need to be legit before you know it.
 
detailerroad27 said:
I have a question. Im about to launch a mobile car detail business (starting with basics and growing as my knowledge grows)

The only think that i have left to get before i start passing cards to family and friends is the business license.

Would it be harmful to my business if i launch if to family and friends then get the business license with the money i make from the first few details? Or is it best to wait till i can afford the license first?
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A business license isn't even required where I live. I did the DBA and have insurance. I just haven't figured out what the license would do. Well I know what it "does". Gives more money to the government, but other than that not sure what it does for a detailing business. We are mobile only. Your city may be different.

I could see it being important if we had to show some sort of training or that we were insured. But as far as I know all it requires in exchanging money for a piece of paper. I could be wrong.
 
Not critical, IMO, but can help set you apart from the $59 Craigslist "Pros".

You could also launch to Friends and Family, asking them to volunteer a token amount to cover supplies as you practice your technique, get your time down and gather a bunch of nice photos to show your future clients.

That gives you time to decide on the business license (which often lets the taxman know you exist too. . .)
 
pitch your services to your friends and family

Many of them will say no

Go ahead and start... It'll open your eyes faster
 
Before you even get started learn the business side first! This will save you money and time in the future.
 
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