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You should have a comprehensive terms of use statement for your website, as well as a privacy policy describing how you use customer`s personal information. 

Depending upon your state, you may need to register your business for tax purposes, and if you are using a fictitious name for your business as a sole prop, you`ll need to register that as well.


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Every state is different regarding licensing, registration, fictitious business names and tax structure.  Your local Chamber of Commerce may be the best source of free infomation.

You start at the bottom - City Hall.  Go to the city clerk and inquire what licensing and permits you need to run a home-based business.  If you are not modifying your home, putting up signs or having clients in your home, I can`t imagine why you need to go to the planning board.  But, then, every city is different.

The county is likely where you will register your business name and most likely where you will obtain the sales tax license.

The state level is where you go if you are hiring employees or incorporating.

If you are a sole-proprietorship or simple partnership, you don`t need a federal tax ID for the business. 

Again, every city, county and state is different, but don`t be afraid to ask the clerks at each level where you should go next.


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