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Moving on… A Beverly Hills blepharoplasty would be a great idea too. What do you think?

The state of Beverly Hills has its rules and regulations of course. So for more information, would be wise to check out BeverlyHills.org.

a continuation of previous post:
RESALE NUMBER: The State Board of Equalization issues a resale number to every business selling retail merchandise for which sales tax is collected. For further information contact the West Los Angeles office serving Beverly Hills.

SALE OF FOOD: The sale of food is regulated by the Los Angeles County Health Department.

SIGN PERMITS: There are strict sign regulations in Beverly Hills. Contact the Building and Safety Department prior to construction or use of signs in the City.

USE OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: An investigation into the proposed use of commercial property may be necessary depending on the type of business activity, i.e., industrial, manufacturing or businesses that affect parking availability. Contact the Building and Safety Department.

USE OF PUBLIC STREETS: The use of public property by private business requires City approval. Contact the Civil Engineering Department for further information.

Source: BeverlyHills.org

Beverly Hills has been known to be a spotlight of fashion, showbiz-ness and glamour. A Beverly Hills rhinoplasty center or clinic would in fact be a good idea if you’re in an area where beauty and perfect curves are everything.

But how to start a business in Beverly Hills? Be with me in this 2-part series.

This information concerning the operation of a business within the City of Beverly Hills is of a general nature. For specific or detailed information please contact the appropriate city, county or state office.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: BHMC SEC. 10-3.2724, requires that a certificate of occupancy be obtained prior to moving into any business location in the City of Beverly Hills. Contact the Building and Safety Department or apply at the Finance Department, business tax division.

BUSINESS TAX: BHMC SEC. 3-1.201, requires that a business tax certificate be applied for prior to the start of business operations. All businesses, i.e., non-professional services; professional services; retail; wholesale, contractors; apartment building owners; rental of commercial property and others are licensed according to business type. Apply at the Finance Department, business tax division.

REGULATORY PERMIT: BHMC, Title 4, requires that certain types of businesses obtain a special permit. Some of the businesses that are required to obtain this permit are: amusements, clubs, escort bureaus, massage, motion picture/television filming, police patrol, second hand dealers, pawnbrokers, peddlers, taxicabs, transient merchants, solicitors/canvassers and others. Apply at the Finance Department, business tax division.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: The sale of alcoholic beverages is under the regulation of the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

BUILDING PERMITS: Special construction permits are required prior to construction or alteration of a structure in the City. Contact the Building and Safety Department.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: The Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office accepts applications for recording fictitious business names. Contact County Clerk’s Office for further information. (Commonly called DBA, “doing business as”.)

GARAGE SALE PERMITS: BHMC, SEC 4-4.501, requires a permit be issued prior to conducting a garage sale in the City. Contact the Building and Safety Department.

Source: BeverlyHills.org

If your skills are at creating and designing, you have a very high potential in earning beyond your dreams. I’ll share with you some points on how to do it.   So you’re a tattoist? You may start up with some free tattoo designs and eventually come up with income generating ideas in tattooing.  In this area, one should realize that this should be first and foremost a form of art, developed into a business.  Like any other business, it should be driven with passion, or else, you won’t get anywhere.

Consider your personal tattooing experience. What could you possibly know about running a shop? Who are you going to hire? and things like that… skills, interest, and even the cash to start your own shop.

I’ve read about these dentists in San Diego one time when I was browsing through the web. It has listings of local dentists where and whom you could get your pearly whites done. Services include root canal, dental extraction, teeth cleaning and other dental care procedure.

If you just graduated from Dentistry and is thinking of setting up your own clinic, here are some points to consider:

1. Regular agencies, permits and clearances - Board of Dentistry, Department of Health, etc.

2. Your employees - Dental hygienists and dental assistants.

3. Your office needs - equipments for employees and clients, tax, compensation
4. A checklist for a successful practice:
- Dental license (Florida Board of Dentistry)
- Business license
- Proper zoning
- Building permit (when building or remodeling an office)
- DEA license
- X-ray machine registration
- IRS tax ID number (see accountant)
- State Employment Security Division (application for employees)
- Personal property tax worksheet (county tax assessor)
- Florida infection-control regulations
- Waste-disposal regulations
- Insurance

1. Clearly define your business idea and be able to succinctly articulate it. Know your mission.
2. Examine your motives. Make sure that you have a passion for owning a business and for this particular business.
3. Be willing to commit to the hours, discipline, continuous learning and the frustrations of owning your own business.
4. Conduct a competitive analysis in your market, including products, prices, promotions, advertising, distribution, quality, service, and be aware of the outside influences that affect your business.
5. Seek help from other small businesses, vendors, professionals, government agencies, employees, trade associations and trade shows. Be alert, ask questions, and visit your local SCORE office.

1. Clearly define your business idea and be able to succinctly articulate it. Know your mission.
2. Examine your motives. Make sure that you have a passion for owning a business and for this particular business.
3. Be willing to commit to the hours, discipline, continuous learning and the frustrations of owning your own business.
4. Conduct a competitive analysis in your market, including products, prices, promotions, advertising, distribution, quality, service, and be aware of the outside influences that affect your business.
5. Seek help from other small businesses, vendors, professionals, government agencies, employees, trade associations and trade shows. Be alert, ask questions, and visit your local SCORE office.