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Business setup
LLCs, insurance, taxes and the paperwork.
Start hereDoes a Balloon Decorator Need an LLC? (What It Actually Protects)Does a balloon decorator need an LLC? Not to start, but it can shield personal assets from business debts and claims. What it protects, costs, and doesn't.12 min read →Balloon Business Insurance: What Venues Require and What It CostsBalloon business liability insurance: what venues require (COIs, additional insured, limits), what drives the cost, and annual vs per-event math.7 min read →Sales Tax on Balloon Decor: What Most Decorators Get WrongBalloon decor sales tax depends on your state and on whether you sell, rent or install. The common mistakes, how to show tax on a quote, and what to set aside.7 min read →How to Name and Register a Balloon Business (Without Regretting the Name)How to name and register a balloon business: name formulas, the 6 tests before you commit, how to check if it's taken, and DBA vs LLC vs trademark explained.7 min read →Bookkeeping for Balloon Decorators: The 20-Minute-a-Month SystemBalloon business bookkeeping in 20 minutes a month: a separate account, one simple spreadsheet, receipt habits, job profit math, and a tax set-aside routine.7 min read →Balloon Business Bank Accounts, EINs and the Beginner Paperwork ListBalloon business EIN and bank account basics: when you need an EIN (free from the IRS), opening a business account, and the beginner paperwork list in order.7 min read →Are You a Hobby or a Business? The IRS-and-Your-Clients TestHobby vs business for balloon decorators: how the IRS judges profit motive, why it changes your taxes, and the same signals clients use to judge your prices.7 min read →
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