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when trying to order things whole sale, and EIN # is NOT the same thing as a state sales tax license. the EIN number is federal and used instead of giving your social security # out from what i understand so far the state sales tax license allows you to collect sales tax from customers, but also, is what many wholesalers are looking for before they will allow you to order? correct me if i'm wrong, because i'm just learning all this mumbo jumbo. anyone who says trying to start a business from scratch is easy has never been through it. Heather

I'm under the assumption you can have the same name if you sell different things? but, i have an application into my state for a business license? i don't know what else i need to do. new at this!! any ideas?

Thanks. I found my state's website and applied for it. within 2-3 weeks i should have it. then, i can order stuff wholesale-I hope? Heather

"Your reseller tax number will be required at checkout". this is from a whole sale site-which i realize. but what exactly does this mean. it's not the same as a federal tax id. where do you get it, and how much did it cost you?

Thanks, i do too. i'm excited about all this stuff. am making candles, gift basket type things, possibly some bath and body stuff, tarts and tart warmers.. i realize i need to do more testing on the candle stuff-am only giving them away as gifts. the candles will basically be wickless-either in tart form or in container form, and the bath/body products for now will just be using a pre-bought base with color and fragrance added. (until i have the time to "play") Thanks for all your help!! I couldn't have come up with the ideas i had if it weren't for the people here giving me ideas. I really love this board and hope to continue utlizing it. Heather

Thanks "noodle". i hope the name is not taken because i'm really liking it-even if it was my husbands idea and not mine... am going to keep the graphic because i really like it, and south dakota is a pretty "rustic" state where a lot of people enjoy wildlife, nature, etc. i stink at names too, i came up with some good ones, but something was always missing... like my husband said "Dakota Candleworks" would be easier to remember-especially on a website... i second that.... Thanks!! Heather

my husband had another idea... like this one... if it's not taken... Dakota Candle Works is available on go daddy, searched my "state" and didn't find anything-but their site isn't like some of the others... so have contacted the licensing dept to find out what all i need to do... Heather

look at the picture on the top of this page-you can use it as a business logo if you pay her a $20 "copyright fee" i've already bought the package. if i decided to use this as my logo, i'd have to pay her the $20-which would be worth it... http://www.countryclipart.com/CabinCampFishSet/cabincampingfishing.html Now, does anyone else think that "Heather's Cabin in the Woods" seems too long? Heather's Cabin doesn't seem to do it for me, sorry It's missing something... off to do some more thinking i guess. Heather

Ok, what do you think of this name? Heather's Cabin in the Woods with a picture of a simple cabin and trees for a logo? i hope everyone likes it. as long as it isn't taken by anyone in the state, that's the name i'm going with.... i appreciate all the help. you inspired me to think in different directions than i was. This board is awesome. whoever created it-Thank you, Thank You!!!!! I'm just getting my feet wet but love all the tried and true advice, the recipes, the pictures.... that inspires me. for the first time in a long time i'm excited about doing something-for myself instead of everyone else... Heather

CC on Maui- great tip, i had forgotten about that. whereabouts do you start registering your business? through your state licensing? or what... i run a daycare, but do not have to have a legal business name... Thanks. Heather

yeah, i thought about that. something like natural heather, but "heather" is pink and would set more of a girly tone on labels etc. than i want... not opposed to using heather in the name at all... Heather's Country Cabin Heather's Cozy Country Cabin the name will come eventually....

well, here's some graphics i came up with. they look cute and go with my theme. can't attach the pic? don't know how, so i will do the link instead and hope that works!!! http://www.countryclipart.com/CabinCampFishSet/cabincampingfishing.html i've seen her work before on other websites and looks very neat.. Heather

just checked godaddy.com and that website would be available Country Cabins Candles & Crafts... sounds kinda cool. would that be a website/business name you'd be interested in purchasing products from? i do want to appeal to more of the outdoorsman/outdoorswoman as i think there are enough people doing the fancy stuff. Awesome name idea. keep them coming so i have some to pick from... plus, what could a person do for a logo... i was thinking a picture of a cabin, some trees, maybe a little creek, some pretty little flowers... but, where would you find a picture like that that isn't copyrighted? guess i'll have to do some looking around for some free photos... it's amazing-i wouldn't have come up with all these ideas myself. i'm not so good at that. Thanks for all the ideas. Heather

What state do you live in, city/town? I live in Mobridge, South Dakota but don't really want that in my name...

like the 3rd one, but don't know how to produce diamonds. if i did, i probably would be rich enough not to look into a 2nd business. (i run a daycare but is not profitable enough right now-unfortunately). Keep the ideas coming. I need more coffee too!! Heather

Quick Reply!! Country Cabin Creations is taken as a website, but adding a my, the, or something like that hasn't been. i don't want to do terribly rustic candles (meaning the "old" looking kind) but if by "rustic" you mean something that would look good in a wildlife themed room, cabin or lodge type feel, then yes. I don't want to do much of the "girly" type stuff, want it to be stuff the outdoorsman could enjoy. Like candles with cast iron skillets, etc. My family's initials are H H C and D. was hoping i could find something cute. Keep thinking everyone. i know you guys can help-i've been reading a lot of posts here lately. Thanks. Heather

this is my first post... i need help deciding a name for a business. i want to sell candles, tarts, bath and body products, plus keep an open door for other crafts... here's a little about me: my name is Heather, i love anything nature related including wildlife, cabins, hunting, black labs, cats, that type thing. was wondering what to call a business that could incorporate any of those things? had some ideas, but not sure... here's the best one: Heather's Cabin Creations but not sure it really says what i want it to... i saw the other thread of the lady offering all sorts of stuff for helping her name her business. i can't afford to do that, as i am just getting started. am starting selling to family and friends while i build my skills in all areas that i want to. Thanks in advance for any helpful ideas you may throw my way!!