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When starting a handyman company in the state of Rhode Island you will need to complete a few important steps in order to become a legal business.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Handyman Business.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your handyman business, along with links to more information.Getting started- Rhode Island has a few links about how to start a business here: http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/Business-Portal/Start-Or-Qualify-A-Business and https://www.ri.gov/SOS/quickstart/wizard/business_types/wizard/4d5de299d38b76b0a32a883e0e1dbf91ed0c5a39/822272d7cc25d537c7d8409f08c0a532c777db2e-Register your handyman business name.You can register your assumed name with your local government office.  Find…

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There are a few steps to take to start a handyman company in the state of New Mexico.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Handyman Business.Getting started- New Mexico has a website to help you get your business started: Start A Business In New Mexico-Register your handyman business name.You may not need to register your business name unless you want to trademark it.  Make sure no one else is using the name you choose here: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/BFS/online/CorporationBusinessSearchIf you need help selecting a name for your handyman business:  Choosing a Business Name and Handyman Business Name Ideas-Select your business structure.Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.  Find out…

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Here are some steps on how to become a legal handyman business in the state of Oregon.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Handyman Business.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.Getting started- The state of Oregon has a few resources to help you start your business:  Starting A Business In Oregon and Oregon Start A Business Guide (PDF Download)-Select your business structure Find out more about business structures (Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.) and registering a business name here: http://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/select-business-name-structure.aspx-Register your handyman business name.Find out more here:  http://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/registering-your-business-name.aspxIf you need help selecting a name for your handyman business:  Choosing a Business Name and…

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Here are some steps on how to become a legal handyman business in the state of North Dakota.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Handyman Business.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.  Here are some steps you may have to take (not necessarily in order) to start your handyman company, along with links to more information.Getting started- The state of North Dakota has created a website to help you start your business: http://www.nd.gov/businessreg/-Select your business structure and register your handyman business name.Find out more about business structures (Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.) and registering a business…

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Here are some steps on how to become a legal handyman business in the state of South Dakota.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Handyman Business.  You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly.Getting started- The state of South Dakota has created a website to help you start your business:  Start Your Business in South Dakota-Select your business structure Find out more about business structures (Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.) and registering a business name here: https://www.sba.gov/starting-business/choose-your-business-structure-Register your handyman business name.Find out more here:  https://sdsos.gov/business-services/fictitious-business-name-registration.aspxIf you need help selecting a name for your handyman business:  Choosing a Business Name and Handyman Business…

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Here are some things to consider when trying to start a handyman business in the state of Montana.  You may want to start here:   How to Start a Handyman Business.Getting Started-  Montana has a web page to help you get started with your business: Montana Business Services-Register your handyman business name.You may need to register a name for your business.  Find out more here:  Register Your Business NameMore on choosing a handyman business name here: Handyman Business Name Ideas and How To Choose A Business Name-Select your business structure.Determine what business structure you wish to have: Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.:   Montana Business Structure-Register…

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Here is some helpful information on how to start a handyman company in the state of Hawaii.  You may want to start here:   How to Start a Handyman Business.Getting Started- The state of Hawaii has a website for helping you get started with your business: https://portal.ehawaii.gov/business/starting-a-business/-Register your handyman business name.  http://cca.hawaii.gov/bac/steps-to-starting-a-business/choose-a-business-name/More on choosing a handyman business name here: Handyman Business Name Ideas and How To Choose A Business Name-Select your business structure. http://cca.hawaii.gov/bac/steps-to-starting-a-business/choose-a-legal-structure/ -Register your handyman business. http://cca.hawaii.gov/breg/-Open a Business Checking Account with your new handyman business name.-Find out about taxes, hire an accountant.  https://tax.hawaii.gov/eservices/business/ and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business .-Register as a Contractor. http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/contractor/-Get Business Software.Business software will streamline your handyman business before you even start, giving you…

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Make sure you research the laws in your area before starting your handyman company.  You may want to start here:   How to Start a Handyman Business. Getting started- The state of Vermont has a website about starting a business in Vermont here: Vermont Business Services -Register your handyman business name. Find out more about your business name: Vermont Business Name Registration More on choosing a handyman business name here: Handyman Business Name Ideas and How To Choose A Business Name -Choose your business structure. Decide what structure you want for your roofing business– Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.: Vermont Business…

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Here is a list of some items you may need to address when trying to start a handyman business in the state of Alaska.  You may want to start here:   How to Start a Handyman Business.Getting Started- The state of Alaska has created a resource to help you get started with your business: State of Alaska Business Page-Register your handyman business name.Find out more about business name registration here: Reserve or Register a Business NameMore on choosing a handyman business name here: Handyman Business Name Ideas and How To Choose A Business Name-Select your business structure.Determine what business structure you wish to…

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Here is how to start your own handyman business in Nevada.  You may want to start here:   How to Start a Handyman Business.Nevada has a website that will be helpful in getting your business started: https://nvsilverflume.gov/home-Register your handyman business name.You must file a fictituous name (DBA) with the county clerk: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-602.htmlMore on choosing a handyman business name here: Handyman Business Name Ideas and How To Choose A Business Name-Select your business structure.Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.  Find out more here: http://nvsos.gov/index.aspx?page=415-Register your handyman  business.You can find out more about registering your handyman business with the state of Nevada here: https://nvsos.gov/index.aspx?page=419-Open a Business Checking Account.You will…

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