Starting a Business?

I would like to start a small business helping people with general computer tasks ( installing software, upgrading hardware, formatting, etc., ) but am not quite ready to shell out the money to get an "official buisness name" from the secretary of state. I live in Michigan. Is it illegal for me to 'start' a business without registering it right away? I don't want to pay for something I'm not 100% sure will work.

Also, does anyone know a good site for free business cards? I've heard VistaPrint.com, but I've also heard they are scammers. Any help on this also would be appreciated.

I agree about the registering a business. If you get caught taking people's money and not being a real business, you could face HUGE fines.

As for your business cards...yes, vistaprint can get you free cards but they will have the vistaprint logo on the back and the quality of the paper is not great. You are better to spend the $30 and order their premium cards which are nice glossy, thick stock cards. If you still don't trust it, contact us and I can help you get legitimate cards for a good price. I can also help you with your other ad materials and logos etc. Good Luck.

I would not take the chance of trying to start an official business without taking the legal steps. It's one thing if you are just helping someone, but another if you say that you are a legit business.
And as the business cards go; these days you hardly get something for nothing so I wouldn't trust it. But there is software that will easily allow you to create your professional looking business cards.

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