REGISTERING YOUR CRAFT BUSINESS | How To Legally Start A Craft Business + Legal Tips For Buz Owners!

ever wanted to know how to register your business with your state, copyright laws for craft business owners, and file for an EIN #? today's video I include ALL the legal tips that you'll want to know for registering your craft business.
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[@janeewinston5780]

I love that you give the trademark information!

[@captianmorg4256]

really appreciate your videos! they are helping me get ready to start my own online shop

[@rochellebooth5429]

This information was very helpful!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@kimberlylowry2353]

Thank You for the information. May your business bring you many Blessings. 🙏🤗💚

[@nikkihoward1656]

This is one of the most valuable videos I’ve seen on these topics! Thank you for sharing. Would love to see videos on marketing strategies.

[@PollyWannaCracker21]

This is incredibly helpful! You are amazing!

[@samanthaflores5873]

Exactly what I needed to start my business, thank you so much!!

[@licadora]

This is so helpful! I’d love to learn more about a hobby vs a business.

[@ravitxoxostore]

Thank you so much from my heart for your time and dedication to sharing this wonderful education. I’m currently on my one year deployment in Arizona and I’m so stressed and overwhelmed with my mission. I miss home and my family so I’m trying to do something fun and productive with my time. I love to watch your videos a lot. Please don’t stop doing this. ❤

[@margarets2680]

Thank you Amy! I’m a textile crafter and have been researching the Cricut to speed up my pattern making/cutting time. Looking forward for your updated Cricut business video in the new year. 🥰🥰

[@tanyawilliams8261]

I always thought starting a business to be a scary, complicated process, but you make it seem simple and not scary at all! Thank you, I may put my fear aside and just consider going for it in the near future!

[@carolinagrace402]

So helpful! I really needed this!

[@kennashedrick5994]

Thank you for sharing this is so helpful 💗

[@splifsis25]

Omg a NYer crafter! Finally! I only know of you n the Huntress as NY based KZbinrs. I’m so happy I thought being a crafter in NY is nearly impossible because the lifestyle out here. Thank you!

[@mommylovejennifer]

Thank you soooo much!! Very helpful video

[@jayhoovy]

If you’ve ever wanted to start a craft business, this is one of the best videos to get you in the right mindset. Love what you talked about here.

[@ozany18]

omg i like your video so much it help me out so much to start my first time business :)

[@swift410]

Very informative...thank you!!

[@Meggggomyeggo]

Thanks for all the info about trademarks and copyrights -- sooooo helpful!!

[@AmyMakesThat]

Of course! It’s a very necessary topic to speak about!

[@jichiipolo]

I appreciate your time and your knowledge. You are by far my Fav influencer when it comes to starting a crafting business. Thank you so much.

[@AmyMakesThat]

I appreciate YOUR time & watching my content! I’m happy to help 🤍

[@deliverart1683]

Tour doing great a great job super helpful info 👍🏾 hang in there .

[@designandsparkle]

Thank you, am glad I found you. You are teaching me sooo much. ❤😘

[@AmyMakesThat]

I'm so glad!

[@melissagagliardi784]

What a great video! I’m in Nj though 😩

[@tarapfeiffer6695]

This was hands down one of the most knowledgable video I have seen thus far as far as the business aspect! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@AmyMakesThat]

You are so welcome!

[@bambisalazar1559]

Thanks for all these information it will help me a lot. 😍

[@AmyMakesThat]

Yay!! Glad I can help 🥰

[@memesfarmhousedesigns9254]

Thank you!!

[@noreenlatimer8193]

So helpful and from a ny based business. Thank you so much

[@AmyMakesThat]

You're so welcome!

[@Taraclellandjones]

Thank you!

[@kristennicolemann]

Yessss I’m in New York too! This video was God sent 🙏🏾

[@AmyMakesThat]

❤❤❤❤

[@elise7322]

This was the most helpful advice that I’ve seen in one video! I’ve been slowly researching for 2 months now about business details to start it up. My main concern is if I should still take out a personal loan or not to help?

[@kianaq7951]

Whoop whoop I’m from NYC!!!!

[@karengonzalez3184]

Can or do you have a video on how to set up for a small business? Like how to set up shipping and handling- online payments and creating labels and things like that

[@rekat85]

Love your videos! They're easy to follow, keep me engaged and super resourceful. Question for you, should you open a business bank account from the beginning or wait until you're registered (making a steady income) and need to keep transactions seperate? What's your recommendation?

[@CricketsBay]

Immediately. Always keep business and personal finances separate for tax purposes. It can cause a lot of problems if you don't.

[@elieeldritch8405]

A lot of craft KZbinrs are questionable at best, especially KZbinrs that focus on Etsy. This is a breath of fresh air. Thank you for making business registration seem less intimidating. I'm from Jersey and the process is very similar.

[@AmyMakesThat]

wow thank you so much! all I want to do is help :)

[@salazark1493]

So glad ifound you! Especially since I just got my cricut ! About to create a notebook to note everything . Do you have any pdf guidance or worksheets ?

[@AmyMakesThat]

So glad you found me! 🥰🥰 and at this time I don’t but I’d be happy to create some - any suggestions?

[@mikylaandres8817]

Can you discuss registered agents? Why they are necessary, what paper work they handle? I don't think I saw it in video so excuse me if you already spoke on it.

[@PollyWannaCracker21]

Did you create an LLC or what kind of business did you create with this process? Thanks!

[@AtinaEstrella]

Q? Do we pay to have an etsy account? (i.e. do they chrge a monthly fee?)

[@alexislittrell8645]

Hello! I have a few questions! If I make my business a sole proprietorship can I change it to an LLC or corp if I find myself making a lot of money (we hope for this!!) Also how did you chose a corp instead of sole priopership or LLC? Thank you so so much!

[@janeshiaking7756]

Hi, I'm having trouble filling out the industry part. Do I call it arts and crafts or homemade products? Help please. Thanks

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

Amy how to register your business with cricut?

[@bayoubelle84]

So you talked a lot about copywrite and the TESS. Does that work for trademark too?

[@GodGunsGutsandNRA]

Delaware is the best state to register ANY business!!

[@evezanchelli5772]

Does this apply to Etsy shop owners or would it be a different process?

[@lisad6721]

Etsy states something along the lines of the vendors abiding by law/requirement for a business according to their jurisdiction. For example, i'm interested in starting up my own business through Etsy, however I will be registering it because according to my province (canada), I must register my business. That's just my research knowledge, I'm no professional though.

[@MyHoffman]

Thanks for sharing this, very appreciated! I do have a question. When I do start my “business”, until I know I’ll make more than $5000 a year can I just keep doing my thing as a “hobby” and not register it and not pay taxes or how does it work? New in the country so literally everything is new for me. Xoxo

[@JulieEbersole]

I would encourage you to consult with an accountant/tax specialist for all the specifics/government rules at both state and federal levels, to avoid any mistakes/to be safe legal-wise.

[@cw8074]

How come you picked a S-corp over llc?

[@dropshoteverything8149]

S corp is so that if you get sued, only your “business” side that will get sued, not your personal.

[@usasianmom]

What is the difference between corporation and sole proprietor about craft?

[@AmyMakesThat]

I can do a video on this!

[@dijonann8301]

Do you need to EIN for taxes purposes?

[@AmyMakesThat]

If you have your business registered, it is recommended and also depends on the type of business! You’ll need an EIN # to file taxes, open a business bank account, and apply for business licenses. Some wholesale websites will also ask for an EIN #.

[@Meggggomyeggo]

It depends on the business structure. A sole prop or single member LLC may use their social security number for tax purposes and opening a business bank account. Source: it’s my job to collect documents to open business accounts for a national bank. You do not need an EIN for either of those structures to apply for a business license.

[@AmyMakesThat]

@@Meggggomyeggo thank you Megan for clarifying! :)

[@tiffanyjones-is4tf]

What if you're doing custom work and someone wants, "live, love, laugh" ?

[@AmyMakesThat]

I believe that is trademarked. You can double check on the USPTO website!

[@neogaki]

Is there way to register business illegally?

[@tokiohotelerin1989]

Just call it a hobby