Do I have to worry about reporting resale tax monthly if I don’t even have a single client yet? Just don’t wanna get in trouble with the IRS. I haven’t reported anything yet and my business started in September.

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Hi everyone! I started my business 3 months ago and working on my first full-service client project now :) I'm looking into hiring a bookkeeper and the one I just spoke to has an hourly rate of $120 with a 10-hour retainer. Is this a fair cost for bookkeeping services? Any recommendations for bookkeepers?

I'm just wondering about collecting payment. You mentioned getting the total all upfront. How do you get the client to trust that they'll like working with you and the design you're going to do for them in order to give you a huge lump sum up front? Shouldn't there be milestones to go through and you collect payment along the way. Say they put a deposit down. Then once they receive the drawings and they're ready to move forward, another lump is paid. Then the project starts and another lump is paid etc... Wouldn't this be a way for the consumer to really trust you and your work vs. taking the risk?

I need some advice. I have been doing clients floor plans for FFE and color consultations through the side business while working as an interior consultant at a retail location. I have a nice size project for an addition including a Great room and primary bedroom/primary bath and half bath. The client has asked for my assistance in finishing the project with her. I would not be project manager she would. I would be sourcing and styling. I’m trying to do a pricing structure that is fair for both of us and makes sense. Any suggestions? Thank you.