[41b696ef1113]

What is the basic process for even starting a business?

I have been kicking around an idea, and have thought about building a site. Strictly an off-hours, hobby amount of effort. I think I would be lucky to recoup DO hosting fees. Given that I only expect this to be a learning experience, but still want to operate as if it were a real business - how do I begin?

[martymarkenson]

Step 1. Find someone to pay you

Step 2. Repeat step 1

[jjeaff]

Yes. This is all. Don't do any paperwork or registrations or DBAs until you are actually making money. Worry about paperwork and technicalities later.

Of course, things will be a bit different if your business has to do with something regulated and potentially dangerous like electrical work or cutting hair.