Before reading this article, please note that it was written forpeople wanting to start their own laminate flooring business in theU.S. Therefore, parts of the information in this article are usefulonly for those particular people.
After setting up your laminate flooring business plan and locatingsuppliers, several actions are required to kick off the business. First, you need to come up with a name, which you must then registerwith the Secretary of State, unless you are doing business under yourown name. This is required so that people can identify who is theowner of a particular laminate flooring business. For information onhow to register the name of your business visit the Secretary of Statewebsite for the relevant forms. In California, the website is http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/business.htm. Look for the sameinformation for the state you want to start up your business in.
Next, you need to get is a tax I.D. or a Federal EmployerIdentification Number (EIN). These are one and the same thing. The EINis required by the IRS for identifying employers. It is a must if youhave employees. Even if you do not intend to have employeeds, it'shelpful to obtain it. An EIN often needed for purchasing supplies andmerchandise at wholesale prices. Read the IRS publication "Starting aBusiness & Keeping Records" (www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p583.pdf -page3).
After you get an EIN you should consider obtaining a license for yourlaminate flooring business. Again, contact the Secretary of Statewebsite for more information.
If you have employees, you must contact the U.S. Department ofOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It's a federalagency that oversees workplace safety. All employers are required toprovide a healthy and safe workplace. Health and safety inspectionsare made by the OHSA without prior notice so make sure your workplaceis always set up according to their rules. For more information visitthe OHSA's website at www.osha.gov.
Finally, after you start your laminate business, make sure to purchasea general business insurance policy. This includes liability and otherstandard coverage. Get an insurance for the place of business, nomatter if you own it or not. Landlord's insurance might be unreliable.If you have at least one employee, you must have worker's compensationinsurance. Check with your state's insurance department to see ifthere are any other additional types of insurance required.
This article provides only a small overview on what you need to knowbefore you start your own laminate flooring business.For more detailedinformation contact the appropriate authorities in your state.
How to select the best laminate flooring for you
Hardwood flooring - its' traditional look is almost timeless, its' beauty is unmatchable. However, it's pretty hard to maintain a hardwood floor, not to mention the price you have to pay for it. Even with the most recent floor treatments they will still scratch, fade, dent and stain in a rather small amount of time. That's why laminate flooring was invented. Because it's machine made and its' top layer is a hardwood photographic laminated surface, laminate has the look and appeal of real hardwood floors, but it's more durable and it requires less maintenance.
Laminate Flooring Advantages
DurabilityBecause it's designed with a tough and durable wear layer, laminate flooring is much stronger than most installed solid hardwood flooring, carpets and vinyls, it's more resistant to scratches than softer surfaces (solid hardwood floors for eg.) and is one of the best choices for households with heavy foot traffic, kids, or pets. But, best of all, laminates will look like new for years.
Basic steps to start a laminate flooring business
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