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Registering with the State

Your first decision is whether you want to run your business as a sole proprietor or LLC. Personally, I'd recommend LLC if for no other reason that it looks more professional. But it's a bit more expensive. Running your business as a sole proprietor is fine. You can always upgrade. I didn't switch from sole proprietor to LLC for about eight years.

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