Beginers should start on just kicking and getting used to riding smoothly. Then you should work your way to turning and small ramps. And eventually dropping in!
The best beginner board? hmmm that is a tough one lol, well it kinda depends on your budget, but i would say, like a "atm" is a really tough and cheap board i have had mine for a few years now, but...
Brands like Vans, Flip, etc. are professional skate companies so if you're looking for a sponsor you gotta make a video and send it to some local skate shops. If you can catch a break and get a local...
it depends i would do alien workshop with silver trucks alien workshop wheels and if you want the best sk8r shoes bbbuuuyyy dc shoes they are definetly worth buying