Starting a web hosting business

I have been thinking for awhile and I have planned on starting my own web hosting business. I have had some experience as I have previously helped a friend out with his web hosting business. I’ve gotten a lot of experience dealing with customers, managing servers, and handling support tickets. Here’s a list of what I’m going to require for my business. Please do add to the list if I’m missing anything:

Managed VPS from KnownHost
DirectAdmin Control Panel
WHMCS Billing Script
Installatron Script Installer
.com, .net, and .org domains
SSL Certificate
Custom web layout
1-2 employees

I also plan on registering my business with the state of California as that’s where I reside. However, I am not sure where to go to register my company. Also, how much would it cost to register my company with the state of California? I also require a Terms of Service to be written up but I do not know of a good place with a reasonable price.

Any comments/suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks
-Johnson

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