30 Day Challenge - Days 2-4
Day 2
I didn't accomplish much on the second day, primarily due to an Internet outage (which is the reason why I'm posting this late).
For some reason, Comcast decided to replace all of the wiring in the building. They drilled a hole through the cement floor and installed new cables and jacks. A coax cable now snakes around our living room to our TV, attached to a faceplate that will pop off the wall with a slight tug, leaving the cables exposed.
I did the only thing I could -- hammering on my keyboard enough to produce a rough software specification.
Day 3
Still no Internet access. That means no email, no access to my safari bookshelf, and no Google. I did some coding and started to put down a schedule.
I was able to get in touch with my accountant who offered similar to that of my attorney -- incorporate the business.
Tonight, no Internet access again. That means no email, no access to my safari bookshelf, and no Google. I did some coding and started to put down a schedule.
Day 4
Earlier in the morning, I had intermittent Internet access before it simply stopped working again. Comcast is sending a technician tomorrow to investigate (which I reported several days ago).
As an aside, having used Comcast for broadband in several states over the years, I can honestly say that the service leaves something to be desired. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get DSL in my current location, otherwise I would switch in a heartbeat.
On the 4th day, I took the advice of my accountant (and attorney) and started the process of incorporating the business. Although it is almost always better to incorporate in your home state, I chose to incorporate in Delaware, for several reasons.
The process can be done in person, or online in about 10 minutes. There are many services that will generate and process the paperwork for you. They all do exactly the same thing; there is no reason to pay more for the service.
A quick survey shows a wide variety of price points, for exactly the same service:
| Company/Service | Cost (Including $89 state fee) |
| The Delaware Company | $299 |
| The Company Corporation | $168 |
| Harvard Business Services | $329 |
| Delaware Registry, Ltd. | $325 |
I also cobbled together a simple application that runs under Mac OS X and an installer. I am slowly progressing towards my goal.
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