Quote Originally Posted by coco-bean
As some of you know, im opening my own business! Right now im trying to get everything figured out before i start renting a building and stocking the shelves! Im talked to a counselor from the Small Business Admin. and he didnt answer the questions i needed answered the most...and yes i asked him more than once and he kinda went around the questions with answers about different topics! So my questions are...
1. What licenses do i need to open a business?
and
2. I've heard small business's can get grants, where do i go to get information about these small business grants? i've searched online and came up empty handed!
Thanks in advance for your help!
Tonya
Okay I will try- I had a small pet supply store for 9 years.
first- you go to the county seat and get a business license. they are cheap like 25 dollars. . You will have to bring proof of insurance on your rental site. ( its cheap but necessary- go locally as they will even tell people you are opening a business).
3. Grants come from the state. They might be able to tell you where you get your license, or check on line in your state and county and they will have or should have a place for grants. What business is this? maybe I can find that one too..
Lastly- you will need a state tax number. Call the state tax and they will send you out the form to complete.