Points of Contact for Small Business Entrepreneurs

Almost any kind of business activity you engage in will require a city or county business license, which is usually fairly simple to obtain. In addition, some types of businesses will have to obtain licenses from the federal government to operate, while other businesses, occupations and professions are also licensed and regulated by the state.

Even though there are tremendous variations regarding the requirements for obtaining necessary federal and state licenses, these requirements generally relate to educational attainments, experience in the particular field, passage of examinations, submission of detailed applications, meeting financial or bonding requirements or some combination of the foregoing, plus payment of a licensing fee or tax.

In addition to the federal and state licensing requirements, certain local city or county permits may have to be obtained. For example, if you will be in the food business, you may have to get a license from the county health department; or, if your business would like to do any construction or remodeling, you might have to get approval from your local planning commission.

Before you begin to operate any kind of business, find out whether you will be required to obtain any special government licenses or permits, since, in most cases, you must obtain that particular license before commencing operation.

The First Stop Business Information Center can help you contact the necessary offices in state and county government to obtain the necessary licenses or permits. Our Points of Contact for Small Business Entrepreneurs can get you started. Download it today!

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