Start with a checking account and debit card, later can add credit card
For my bank, I needed corporate plan. I subsequently changed it; Not sure if you need this for sole proprietor
LLC varies per state
VA - link, form, cost, %50 per year, not beholden to the name you create, later can be Originial Name Company, dba New Name Company
Checking account with debit card; can add credit card
Finances: Wave for free - as easy to use as quicken - accounts, links to bank account and credit card, invoices, reports, expenses
Insurance - oh my, depends what you do; locums malpractice covered by locums company; expert witness - chance of being sued is very minimal
Register your business name with your State Corporation Commision
Which address to use - home ok if you don’t do anything public; otherwise you might want a different address; if you don’t have an office outside of your home, consider UPS
Decide whether to set up an LLC or work as a sole proprietor
VA - link, form, cost is $50 per year, not stuck with the name you create, later can be Original Name Company, dba (doing business as) New Name Company
Start with a checking account and debit card, later can add credit card
For my bank, I needed corporate plan. I subsequently changed it; Not sure if you need this for sole proprietor
Sole proprietor good for Locums, file review, expert witness
reason for LLC
Finances: Wave for free - as easy to use as quicken - accounts, links to bank account and credit card, invoices, reports, expenses
Insurance - oh my, depends what you do; locums malpractice covered by locums company; expert witness - chance of being sued is very minimal
Do you need a website? - locums, file review no. Expert Witness probably; Consulting, author, many other things , yes.
Creating a company