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'''Forming an LLC''' | |||
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Draft an Operating Agreement, which declares the purpose of the business and the responsibilities of the members. If you live in California, Delaware, Maine, Missouri, or New York, you must also file your Operating Agreement with the State. | |||
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Revision as of 22:00, 30 December 2012
HOW TO USE THIS TEMPLATE:
Name your new product version correctly: Product designation followed by "_v" followed by the last two digits of the current year followed by .two digits indicating current month.
Name example: Steam engine_v21.05
where "21" indicates the year 2021 and "05" indicates the month of May.
1. To create your product version page, enter its name (according to the format described above) in the search bar in the top right corner and press enter or click the search icon.
2. On the results-page, click the link found within the sentence Create the page "Product Designation_vYY.MM" on this wiki!
3. Go back to this template and Press Edit.
4. Copy the contents.
5. Go back to your product version page.
6. Paste the template contents into your product version page.
Now you can start adding contents. If appropriate, headings provided in this template can be modified, deleted or replaced.
This line and those above shall be deleted after you have implemented this template for a new development page.
Overview
For other versions of this product, see the Product page: [Insert link to the product page here. This template can be used for product pages: Template:Product]
Replace this text with a brief description of the product version. Feel free to include a picture (see Wiki instructions to learn how to upload files).
Status
This project is in stage 1 of 5; Design.
1. Design
2. Planning
3. Prototype
4. Almost done
5. Full Release
Replications
No replications so far.
The following format can be used to reference a replication:
[Start date YYYY-MM-DD, Location, Product version, Link to a page showing some documentation of the replication process or results]
Documentation
Replace this text with a DevTemplate. A DevTemplate is a table linking to the necessary documentation for the product version. It can be created in two ways:
- embedded as a Google sheet, see Development_Spreadsheet_Template or
- insterted as a Wiki-based table, see Template:Devtemplate.
Product ecology
The product ecology shown below is from the Power Cube page and merely serves as an example. Each product has its own context in the product ecology. Delete this text and modify the internal links in the product ecology table below so that this product ecology section is appropriate for the product/version you are describing.
| From | Uses | Creates | Enables |
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Components
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Planning
No concrete plan so far (consider using Scrumy or a Critical path.)
Details
Replace this text with more detailed information about the product.
Working principle
Replace this text with a clear description of the product's working principle.
Safety considerations
Replace this text by listing safety considerations.
BOM
Replace this text with a BOM (Bill of Materials). To learn how to make a BOM, see How_to_Make_a_BOM.
CAD
Replace this text with a Part Library. Go to Part_Library_Template to see what a Part Library should look like.
Bugs
No bugs identified yet.
Communications
See the Discussion tab for general communication regarding this product version.
Meeting logs
Replace this text with internal links to OSE wiki pages for meeting logs related to this version of the product.
Active team members
See the meeting log for active team members.
See also
Insert relevant internal links to OSE wiki pages.
External links
Insert external links here.
README
Record all personal information in a private place you will remember and have easy access to! This is so important! Save yourself from the frustration!
Communication
Comm. Preparation
Get an email account. Common example is Gmail.
Get a VoIP account (voice over internet protocol). Common example is Skype.
Get a cellphone and number. Common service providers are AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile
Get a website. Website Setup (Step by Step Guide)
Advisory
Skill Building Programs
Learning by doing
Strategic Partnerships
Organizations and organizations
Commerce
Commerce Preparation
Get a bank account.
Get a credit card that can be used online. Common examples are VISA, MasterCard, and American Express.
Optionally get an online financial account. Common example is PayPal.
Marketing
Marketing - research whether people will want to buy your products
Advertising
Advertising - let people know that your products are commercially available
Sales
Sales - receive money and transaction information from buyers and ship the products to them
UPC Numbers
If selling through major retailers or distributors, get a UPC number (universal product code) or get an exemption if applicable.
Global UPC Corporation with Monopoly (hefty 1000+USD registration with recurring annual payments of around few hundred dollars for a few dozen UPCs): GS1
Resellers of Permanent UPC Numbers from 2002 Class Action Lawsuit vs GS1: NationWideBarCode
Retailers and Distributors
Organizational
LLC
When Should I Register an LLC or S Corp
In the US, some states have government websites with online registration.
Ex. Missouri LLC Online Filing with Gov
Ex. Washington LLC Online Filing with Gov
Ex. Companies that help you through the entire process: Legalzoom, RocketLawyer
Forming an LLC
File for an LLC with your preferred state.
Draft an Operating Agreement, which declares the purpose of the business and the responsibilities of the members. If you live in California, Delaware, Maine, Missouri, or New York, you must also file your Operating Agreement with the State.
Legal
Trademark
Trademarks - First to File vs First to Use
Organizational Taxation
LLC
All About Taxpayer Identification Numbers - from irs.gov
How to Apply for an EIN (Employer Identification Number) - used to identify business entity
LLC Tax Forms - Need Link
Sole Proprietorship
Tax Forms - Sole Proprietorship - United States
Individual Taxation
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