Today, let’s discuss vending illegally. Like could you vend illegally? Could you do it? Well, according to thousands of people, you can. According to the news and stuff out in California, a lot of people are vending illegally and they’ve even changed the laws to make them do less stuff. They created rules and codes […]
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Choose a Name for Street Food Business
Every new street food vendor has to choose a name for the business. It’s an important step in starting a business, but you don’t have to agonize over it. Here are some tips for choosing a good business name for your hot dog cart, food truck, or catering business. Choose a Name 1. Keep it […]
Understanding EIN – FEIN – FED ID – SALES TAX ID
Simple and understandable. Understanding EIN – FEIN – FED ID – SALES TAX ID in less than 30 seconds. Starting now… EIN (employer identification number) FEIN (federal employer identification number) FED-ID (federal employer identification number) All three of those above are exactly the same thing. I like to think it as a Social Security Number […]
Do I Need an LLC, Sole Proprietorship or What?
When you’re starting a business, whether it’s a hot dog cart, catering company, or whatever, some things can be intimidating. I get a lot of questions from mobile food vendors about what kind of business entity they should set up. I’m not a lawyer, so don’t take my word for legal advice, but I can […]
Part 8 A to Z Hot Dog Vendor Training – Setting Up Your Legal Business Identity
Need help setting up your business identity? Part of starting your street food business is setting up your business as a legal entity. In part 8 we will discuss sole proprietorships, corporate identities like INC and LLCs. I will give my personal opinions as I am not an accountant or tax adviser but you will […]