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Hi guys! Well, I just got back from Washington, and again I'm rethinking my life and my business. The more I go up there the more I fall in love with the place. I'm considering building up my new embroidery business & in a few years, selling it & the sign shop and moving to somewhere around the South Puget Sound, & after so many years, going back to food & beverage. Now my question is, could someone tell me where I need to go or who to contact to get a list of required government documents to keep good ol' Uncle Sam happy, and any additional tips to make the process go smoothly? Down here working with the government is a major hassle and I'm already dreading starting the process again!
Thanks always, Felix!
-------------------- Felix Marcano PuertoRicoSigns.Com Luquillo, PR
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That is a big change Felix,I wish you luck. Washington is a beautiful state (no toll roads or bridges). Bill
-------------------- Bill Riedel Riedel Sign Co., Inc. 15 Warren Street Little Ferry, N.J. 07643 billsr@riedelsignco.com Posts: 2953 | From: Little Ferry, New Jersey, USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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Actually there's one coming from Gig Harbor to Tacoma! But agreed, its not like in Puerto Rico where you have to pay a buck every time you take a breath!
-------------------- Felix Marcano PuertoRicoSigns.Com Luquillo, PR
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and a new bridge on the way with tolls - no ones happy about that.
I love living here most of the time but the long gray winters get to be a drag, would rather have snow (I am from Detroit).
Here is a link which lays it out pretty well although you would also need a city license which is pretty easy. Employees and specialty stuff like food or alcohol make it another step or three.
What city are you thinking about heading to?
-------------------- Brian Stoddard Northwest Wholesale Signs
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Felix, check in with Alicia Jennings, she is around Tacoma, and has a great shop and buisness seems good for her...
Everett, is not to bad either. Hustle and bustle is not as heavy.
-------------------- Jack Wills Studio Design Works 1465 E.Hidalgo Circle Nye Beach / Newport, OR Posts: 2914 | From: Rocklin, CA. USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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Felix, It's real easy in this state. First do business and make a profit, then simply send it all to Olympia and expect a bill for what you forgot. In case the link doesn't appear above: http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/startbusiness.html
-------------------- Ron Helliar Marysville Sign 11807 51st Ave. NE Marysville, WA 98271 (360) 659-4856 Posts: 263 | From: Marysville, WA USA | Registered: Feb 1999
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Hey Brian where's that link? If & when, I'd probably move around Tacoma. I hear you about Alicia, Jack. Thanks. I've been to her & Pat's house. Beautiful place! Thanks Ron.
-------------------- Felix Marcano PuertoRicoSigns.Com Luquillo, PR
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Alright! Another Letterhead friend in the area. The only adivse I could give you is to maybe not sign any lease or buy property until you get a good feel of the area you want to be in. On the other hand, there's still a lot of bargains to be had in the real estate market. Stay away from river front, near a marsh, or hillside properties. Sooner or later they flood or fall in with a mudslide.
-------------------- Signs by Alicia Jennings (Mudflap Girl) Tacoma, WA Since 1987 Have Lipstick, will travel. Posts: 3814 | From: Tacoma, WA. U.S.A. | Registered: Dec 1999
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No kidding about the floods! If & when, it'd probably be not too far from you guys, maybe close to Lewis-Mcchord. My cousin just bought a house in Lakewood. (I really like Steilacoom, but I sure as heck can't afford that!
-------------------- Felix Marcano PuertoRicoSigns.Com Luquillo, PR
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If & when, I'd probably move around Tacoma. I hear you about Alicia, Jack. Thanks. I've been to her & Pat's house. Beautiful place! Thanks Ron.
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