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Lanee' Blunt
By Lanee’ Blunt
Starting a plumbing business
can be lucrative. You will not have to worry about being laid off or your
company downsizing. When starting a new business most people take their
experience in employment and apply it to their business. If you have a plumbing
background and considering starting a business there are things you have to
consider.
Training
Starting out you will need
training as a plumber if you don’t have experience. There are schools available
that you can go to that offer plumbing training, community colleges and
vocational schools. These schools will offer training and after you graduate
you can become a full time plumber. Take plumbing courses online if you already
have a busy schedule.
Determine Legal Ownership
You must set up your
business as a legal entity. Decide which form of ownership is best for your
particular business: sole proprietorship, partnership, Limited Liability
Company (LLC), corporation, or S corporation. Starting a plumbing business as a sole
proprietorship you have to file a “fictitious name” or “Doing Business As”
(DBA) registration form. In some states, you have to register a DBA with the
state government or the county clerk’s office. You will need your driver’s
license or state ID card with your application. If you are going to hire employees
as a sole proprietorship you need to use the (EIN) Employee Identification
Number. Fill-out the necessary forms and
send them back to the federal government and they will return it to you with
your EIN number.
Purchase Equipment
Buy the equipment you need.
Purchase a van or truck for your business. Find a building that will have
enough room for all of your equipment. Advertise and market your business. Get
business cards printed and build a website.
Reference:
SBA: 5 Steps to Registering
your Business
Plumbing Training Courses:
How to Open and Run a Plumbing Business; Joshua; 2011
Businessrise: How to Start a
Plumbing Business; Gianna Lazarou
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