 Re: Legalities of selling T-shirts
ok, I understand in order to protect my name I must TM it.
But my main question is:
In order to start selling T-shirt to people (other than friends/family etc..) do I have to register a business name, get a vendors permit, get a purchase exemption certificate (PEC), and attemp to TM my name/logo?
Is there no way someone can just "test the water" before spending the time and money into something when they are uncertain if people will like their product, or if it's the right business for them?
My situation is this, I already have some great ideas, people have complimented me with some of my "test" products. I've purchased equipment, and even materials needed to start making a small inventory. I even purchase a domian name.
I would like to start advertising, and marketing, to get my products out there. Get my website going with my product for sale on it. However, I just didn' want to go through all the legalities and "own" a company if I'm not completely sure if this is something I will stick with. If I started to do really well and it was in my best interest to make it a full time operation then I would definitely do it. But is it nessessary in the beginning stages?
Sorry to rant, but I've done alot of research and still can't seem to find too much on how to "test the water".
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