How to start local web business?

Hi everyone. I want to start up my own Graphic/Web Design Business. I've been trying to find out what licenses I need, if I do need one, how I become my own business, what kinds of contracts I should draw up, etc. The whole process is confusing, so I...

Plus I have a business name in mind but i don't know if the business name is taken already. Couldn't i get sued if the business name is already taken by another business somewhere in the world? If so, then how can i check to see if the name is taken...

If you wanted to start your own web business, like if you wanted to sell personal t-shirts and caps or something very small to start up from home, I was just wondering how much money would you need to get started. Would you have to get some sort of license...

I want to sell soft ware from a web site? At this point I don't have a web site or a lot of money, so can some one help me, Web site?, web hosting? shopping cart? .........how to ...show more

So, I have a great idea for an online business, but I a not a web designer. Do I go to a web designer to launch my business? What if he takes my idea and makes his own website? Can I trust him? Please help!!

I was wanting to start a business where I could sell the service of web page design and development. Is there any legal things I need to do regarding taxes, starting a business, etc? ...show more

im a 16 year old who is in a vo tech school learning graphic arts and was wondering how could i start a web design business which is basically making website templates and selling them. how do i get started on this.

I'm looking to start up a business....no ideas yet but without any money how can i set up a web site and have it functional with little or no cost to me.... I have no partners and I'm looking to go it alone ... Perdy please anyone!

I have a Bachelor's degree in Web Development, but have no experience in doing it for a living.