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Similar to opening a bar or nightclub or starting a food truck business, a restaurant requires multiple licenses, permits and considerations. If you’re thinking of turning your culinary skills into a sustainable business model, here are some of the most important things to remember.   1. Investigate all Federal and State Regulations If you intend [...]

Starting a security alarm business may be easier than you think, but it still requires you to meet specific federal and local government regulations, as well as specific business registration requirements.   Here are the critical things to know before starting a security alarm business.   1.     Determine the Type of Alarm Business You Want [...]

  If you are an electrician or interested in starting an electrical contracting business, one specialty you might want to consider is low voltage. Typically, low voltage contractors are licensed electricians who have decided to either expand their business or have a special interest in data communications.   There are specific considerations to make when [...]

Taking the leap from a skilled craftsman or journeyman to operating your own contracting business is both exciting and daunting. Operating your own contracting or sub-contracting business requires more than just your professional skills – but also a good head for business and the determination to wade through a sea of legal requirements.   Not [...]

Critical Things to Know Before Starting a Street Vending Business Street vending businesses are low-cost ways to earn primary and supplemental incomes. Because street vending encroaches on public space and affects the character and safety of communities, there are permits and licenses you’ll need to secure, as well as other regulations you’ll need to meet [...]

Deciding to open your own beauty salon can be a terrific way to start your own business while still pursuing your passion. There are many steps you must take before opening your salon, as well as considerations you should make in order to set yourself up for success.   1. Create your business plan.   [...]

For the person with a knack for throwing great parties, event planning provides a natural fit. When you’re an event planner, you’re basically throwing a party for a living, be it a laid back business conference or a wild wedding reception. Events As an event planner you will be planning diverse events. Some common events [...]

Opening a bar or nightclub is similar to opening any other type of business. However, there are added considerations due to the very nature of such an establishment. Many things that other businesses don’t have to think about, you do: food, liquor, entertainment, etc. As a result, filing all of the necessary paperwork for a [...]

E-commerce has become a viable source of income for many entrepreneurs in the digital age. Starting your own e-commerce business can be a terrific option if you have products or services in mind to sell as it requires less overhead than a physical business location or retail storefront.   Here the critical things you should [...]