TheRodinhoods

Crowdfunding or VC funding

Hello all,
I am in the process of setting a start-up. So far I have:

  1. I had filed for a Provisional Patent in US and successfully got approval
  2. I have samples created
  3. I have spoken to manufacturers and suppliers and have created a cost sheet to understand my revenue.
  4. Created a website that could accept pre-orders: www.tomkeypillows.com
  5. Currently working on creating buzz via social media

Being a new entrepreneur, I am a little lost and need some guidance and have few questions that I hope can be answered:

  1. Company registration? Do I need to register my company right now or I could once I raise money?
  2. LLC or INC?
  3. To raise funds at this point in time: should I run a crowdfunding campaign or start contacting venture capitalists?

Am I forgetting something obvious?

Thank you!