Posted by curious on 4/4/05 4:08pm
Msg #29569

Business License...uggh!

I have gone back and read through previous posts regarding a business license in California. I have been told yes (and have read it too), as well as no I don't need one since I am licensed with the state, filed a bond and took an oath with the county.
Currently I just work under my name... no fancy slogan or catchy title and I have worked only with title companies thus far. As long as I file with each of them at the end of the year and paid those taxes I thought I was safe.
Does anyone know for sure?
Thanks!!

Reply by Stephen_VA on 4/4/05 5:06pm
Msg #29578

Lawyers have jobs because no one can ever been for sure.

Reply by Stephen_VA on 4/4/05 5:07pm
Msg #29579

Know for sure.

I use voice recognition... and sometimes I click post too fast.

Reply by Ernest_CT on 4/4/05 5:22pm
Msg #29581

Speech recognition software?

What brand and release do you have, and do you find it valuable / a time saver?

TIA!

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 4/4/05 6:07pm
Msg #29598

Re: Speech recognition software?

I use the Dragon Naturally Speaking Version 7

Because of my rheumatoid arthritis I find it invaluable.

Reply by Stephen_VA on 4/4/05 6:20pm
Msg #29600

Re: Speech recognition software?

I use Dragon Naturaly Speaking v. 7.

A time saver? Not particularly, though after you use it for a few years many people claim 110% in some things and 90% in others, so they say it washes out.

I used to be a programmer til I got a repetitive stress injury. It is a way to offload some usage of my hands and still do things I like, like browse the internet and play some games.

Reply by BarbaraL_CA on 4/4/05 8:01pm
Msg #29629

I used to demo it...

When I was a software marketing rep I used to demo Dragon Naturally Speaking. It was in the mid 90's. It was fun to demo. I'd stand just at the entrance of CompUSA with my headset/microphone just talking away while a big screen typed out every word I was saying. It was fun to watch people's reaction when they realized what I was doing. It's good software and I'm sure has improved tremendously in 10 years!

Reply by Melody on 4/4/05 11:26pm
Msg #29665

Yes, you need one

Yes, a business license is required in California.

For sure.

If a California notary posts that she does not have one, then that is her risk to take.

Penalties and fees for not having a license vary by city and county. Phone calls to business license offices in your county and city will tell you what they are.

Don't forget that government offices often have caller ID.

And all toll-free numbers have caller ID.

Reply by Thanks Melody on 4/6/05 9:51am
Msg #29901

Re: Yes, you need one

Thanks Melody! I appreciate the answer to my question! I Better get that taken care of! k