Comments on: A Rose By Any Other Name – Naming Your Quilting Business http://www.quiltingbusiness.com/a-rose-by-any-other-name-naming-your-quilting-business/ How to Start a Quilting Business Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:15:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Eileen Keane http://www.quiltingbusiness.com/a-rose-by-any-other-name-naming-your-quilting-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1937 Eileen Keane Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:17:03 +0000 http://quiltingbusiness.com/?p=11#comment-1937 When I was thinking about a name, my husband made a joke saying "You always liked 'Designing Women', how about 'Designing Quilts'? I liked it! That's what I do-take quilt tops and put quilting designs on them. Since then, I've also branched out into commission work which is also "designing quilts". So don't pooh pooh any ideas that come your way. When I was thinking about a name, my husband made a joke saying “You always liked ‘Designing Women’, how about ‘Designing Quilts’? I liked it! That’s what I do-take quilt tops and put quilting designs on them. Since then, I’ve also branched out into commission work which is also “designing quilts”.
So don’t pooh pooh any ideas that come your way.

]]> By: Chuck Smith http://www.quiltingbusiness.com/a-rose-by-any-other-name-naming-your-quilting-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1902 Chuck Smith Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:41:46 +0000 http://quiltingbusiness.com/?p=11#comment-1902 Hello Lucile, There's a lot of great free resource available online for new business owners. The very first stop I would suggest is the Small Business Administration's website - www.sba.gov. They have a ton of great information on starting and running a small business. I don't think you need to take a course unless you have trouble finding what you need on the SBA website. As far as taxes, you should check your local state government website. They should have a section on taxes and reporting. You can also talk to a local accountant or lawyer to discuss starting a business. Of course, if you have some friends or relatives who have their own businesses, then consult with them first to get their input. If nothing else, this will give you some good questions to ask an accountant or attorney. Good luck! Chuck Hello Lucile,
There’s a lot of great free resource available online for new business owners. The very first stop I would suggest is the Small Business Administration’s website – http://www.sba.gov. They have a ton of great information on starting and running a small business. I don’t think you need to take a course unless you have trouble finding what you need on the SBA website.

As far as taxes, you should check your local state government website. They should have a section on taxes and reporting. You can also talk to a local accountant or lawyer to discuss starting a business. Of course, if you have some friends or relatives who have their own businesses, then consult with them first to get their input. If nothing else, this will give you some good questions to ask an accountant or attorney.

Good luck!
Chuck

]]> By: Lucile http://www.quiltingbusiness.com/a-rose-by-any-other-name-naming-your-quilting-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1901 Lucile Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:57:00 +0000 http://quiltingbusiness.com/?p=11#comment-1901 Hello Chuck, How do I find out what license or forms I will need to get started? Also will I need to take a business course to learn about tax laws before getting started? Thank you, Hello Chuck,
How do I find out what license or forms I will need to get started?
Also will I need to take a business course to learn about tax laws before getting started?

Thank you,

]]> By: Kim http://www.quiltingbusiness.com/a-rose-by-any-other-name-naming-your-quilting-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1847 Kim Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:06:28 +0000 http://quiltingbusiness.com/?p=11#comment-1847 Virginia, How about 'The Quilt Patch'? Virginia,

How about ‘The Quilt Patch’?

]]> By: Virginia http://www.quiltingbusiness.com/a-rose-by-any-other-name-naming-your-quilting-business/comment-page-1/#comment-1042 Virginia Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:45:08 +0000 http://quiltingbusiness.com/?p=11#comment-1042 Hi Chuck Yes, I am stuck in getting a name for my quilting business. I don't do a lot of quilts, but I do several different sizes, from Crib to King size. I have finished a king and a queen withint the last few months. It takes longer because everything is completely handmade. I see quilt or other business's that say: "Quilted by:, Made Especially, etc. I want something different. My quilts have a basic theme 4 patch, 9 patch, striped, etc. The things that make my quilts unique is the applique I use on each top and on top of the pieced blocks. Any suggestions? Virginia Hi Chuck

Yes, I am stuck in getting a name for my quilting business. I don’t do a lot of quilts, but I do several different sizes, from Crib to King size. I have finished a king and a queen withint the last few months. It takes longer because everything is completely handmade.

I see quilt or other business’s that say: “Quilted by:, Made Especially, etc. I want something different. My quilts have a basic theme 4 patch, 9 patch, striped, etc. The things that make my quilts unique is the applique I use on each top and on top of the pieced blocks. Any suggestions?

Virginia

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