Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?

Great shots Jay! Way to go outside of your comfort zone. They look nice. And I agree with everything. lol

Great shots Hatch! As always, your macro shots disgust me.

Great shots everyone else... and stuff... lol. I'm waiting on spring up here, I think it's close though. A beautiful 60 degrees today.

Michael O wrote in post #9809323
Need some help. I am ready to get serious about the business of photography and I think I will form a LCC. Is that good, bad? Opinions? Also I am thinking of registering my business name with the trade mark office. What do you have set up as a business? Anything specific to AZ I should know?
Do you carry liability insurance? For equipment and liability insurance, who do you recommend?

Also I am looking for a good accountant, lawyer, any recommendations in the east valley? My bank (Chase) offered some help with the LLC set up. Is that good?

I know, that there are a lot of questions, but I guess you guys should know this, I mean you are in this business.

All the information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I'd start here:

https://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdis​play.php?f=23

S.C.

Michael O wrote in post #9809323
Need some help. I am ready to get serious about the business of photography and I think I will form a LCC. Is that good, bad? Opinions? Also I am thinking of registering my business name with the trade mark office. What do you have set up as a business? Anything specific to AZ I should know?
Do you carry liability insurance? For equipment and liability insurance, who do you recommend?

Also I am looking for a good accountant, lawyer, any recommendations in the east valley? My bank (Chase) offered some help with the LLC set up. Is that good?

I know, that there are a lot of questions, but I guess you guys should know this, I mean you are in this business.

All the information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Actually, I'd start by reading this book; "Best Business Practices for Photographers - 2nd edition"

I think Jay has a copy and he may also recommend it.

AZAlphaDog wrote in post #9810190
Actually, I'd start by reading this book; "Best Business Practices for Photographers - 2nd edition"

I think Jay has a copy and he may also recommend it.

I Do and I Do...

Very comprehensive volume.

Cooool: http://www.dailymail.c​o.uk …hes-starling-mid-air.html

Michael - I am doing the same thing. I used LegalZoom.com for my LLC. Fill out some forms online and they take care of the rest. I'll let you know how it all pans out.

Thanks for the references Scott and Doug. I'll have to check those out.

jbdavies wrote in post #9809447
Great shots Hatch! As always, your macro shots disgust me.

Many thanks Jeremy...I think? LOL How are things in Utah? Have you been out to shoot anything?

Dean Rachwitz wrote in post #9810257
Cooool: http://www.dailymail.c​o.uk …hes-starling-mid-air.html

Michael - I am doing the same thing. I used LegalZoom.com for my LLC. Fill out some forms online and they take care of the rest.

Thanks for the references Scott and Doug. I'll have to check those out.

Very cool link Dean!

Thanks guys, book on it's way from Amazon.

Dean, let me know, I will check them out. That Eagle is amazing, wow very cool.

Anyone can recommend some local accountants / lawyers etc?

Hatch1921 wrote in post #9810305
Many thanks Jeremy...I think? LOL How are things in Utah? Have you been out to shoot anything?

Not yet. I don't like winter photography... so I'm waiting for spring. Haha.

I see it's getting started down there. Lucky!!

How do you file for TPT in Arizona, is that done when you get the LLC or is it separate?

Pretty cool.... http://www.desertusa.c​om/wildflo/az.html

Hatch1921 wrote in post #9811866
Pretty cool.... http://www.desertusa.c​om/wildflo/az.html

Very cool! Congrats.

Michael O wrote in post #9810446
How do you file for TPT in Arizona, is that done when you get the LLC or is it separate?

I don't know what that is. But I have the impression that Legal Zoom takes care of everything when you use their service.

Dean Rachwitz wrote in post #9812044
I don't know what that is. But I have the impression that Legal Zoom takes care of everything when you use their service.

TPT - transaction privilege tax : http://www.azdor.gov/B​usiness/LicensingGuide​.aspx

http://www.azcommerce.​com …/SmallBiz/SBS/I​C/ICah.htm

ChristinaMae wrote in post #9811999
Very cool! Congrats.

Cool indeed.!!

Why not just a DBA? I wouldn't think theres that much liability, and I don't think the LLC would protect 100% sole proprietorship.

Just a thought. I don't really know much about the subject, but my wife handles everything related to business transactions and accounting. Seems to have worked well so far over the years.