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While it may seem overwhelming now, a good merchantry plan will pay off in the long run – it provides the road map for your merchantry to see where you want to go and outline the plan for how are you going to get there. Step 3: GetMerchantryAssistance and Training There are a multitude of resources out there to help get you started on your new venture. The SBA provides small merchantry counseling, mentoring and training through a variety of programs and resource partners, located strategically virtually the country. Click here to find your local partners. Step 4: Determine the weightier location for your merchantrySurpassingyou lease a space, buy a towers or piece of commercial property, or commit yourself in any way to a location…STOP!! Here are some points to consider surpassing you lease, buy, or build: Lease  Is the property located in the right zoning district for my type of business? How do I know?  Who is responsible for making alterations, updates, or changes to the building, the landlord or the business? Will I need Planning Board approval? Will I still have to do a site plan if it’s an existing building? Buy Is the property located in the right zoning district for my type of business? How do I know? How would I know if the towers is up to code? Will I need Planning Board approval? Will I still have to do a site plan if it’s an existing building? Does it have the proper utilities in place or is that something I will have to take superintendency of? Is the property in a conservation easement zone? Does the property have wetlands that may prevent me from towers what I want to? Build Will I be assessed impact fees? Is the property located in the right zoning district for my type of business? How do I know? Is my proposed towers too large for the lot I want to build on, i.e. does the project meet all the City setbacks? Does it have the proper utilities in place or is that something I will have to take superintendency of? Is the property in a conservation easement zone? Does the property have wetlands that may prevent me from towers what I want to? Do I need any state or federal permits? Step 5: Finance your merchantry In business, mazuma is king. How will you need to finance your new business? Here are some tips for looking for a loan that may be towardly for your needs.  Step 6: Determine the legal structure of yourMerchantryHow you set up your merchantry now can have unconfined goody (or heartache) later. Remember, it’s unchangingly weightier to seek professional translating from your shyster and accountant.  Step 7: Register your merchantry name with the State of Maine. Step 8: Get a Tax Identification Number Unless you’re a sole proprietor, Uncle Sam wants YOU to get a tax identification number so you can pay taxes on your business. Step 9: Register for State and Local Taxes This varies from state-to-state, so when in doubt, unchangingly trammels with your accountant! Step 10: ObtainMerchantryLicenses and Permits In wing to the State of Maine licensing and permit requirements, trammels with ourLawmakingEnforcement office to see if you need a Certificate of Occupancy (required for most businesses).  For increasingly answers trammels out MaineMerchantryAnswers. Step 11: Understand Employer Responsibilities Your merchantry is doing great, but there aren’t unbearable hours in a day to alimony up with current demand. While it’s a good problem to have, it may be time to bring on spare help. Related Articles Starting Your OwnMerchantrySmallMerchantryAdministration www.sba.gov Starting aMerchantry– State of Maine http://www.maine.gov/portal/business/starting.html How to Start aMerchantryhttp://www.inc.com/guides/start_biz/ How to Hire Your First Employee Inc. http://www.inc.com/guides/hr/20710.html How to Write an Operational Plan for YourMerchantryhttp://www.inc.com/guides/201107/how-to-write-an-operational-plan-for-your-small-business.htmlIncreasinglyHow-to Guides http://www.entrepreneur.com/howto/startyourbiz.html Expanding aMerchantryReady to grow and need spare space? Another location?Increasinglyemployees? Let the Brewer EconomicMinutiaeTeam help you withal the way! We can help you find the resources and information you need to help grow your business. These are some things you should alimony in mind and questions to ask as you expand and grow your business.MerchantryAssistance and Training There are a multitude of resources out there to help alimony you moving your merchantry along, and they can provide small merchantry counseling, mentoring and training through a variety of programs and resource partners. Here are some spare groups that can help.Surpassingyou lease a space, buy a towers or piece of commercial property, or commit yourself in any way to a location…STOP! Here are some points to consider surpassing you lease, buy, or build: Lease Is the property located in the right zoning district for my type of business? How do I know? Who is responsible for making alterations, updates, or changes to the towers – the landlord or the business? Will I need Planning Board approval? Will I still have to do a site plan if it’s an existing building? Buy Is the property located in the right zoning district for my type of business? How do I know? How would I know if the towers is up to code? Will I need Planning Board approval? Will I still have to do a site plan if it’s an existing building? Does it have the proper utilities in place or is that something I will have to take superintendency of? Is the property in a conservation easement zone? Does the property have wetlands or vernal pools that may prevent me from towers what I want to? Build Will I be assessed impact fees? Is the property located in the right zoning district for my type of business? How do I know? Is my proposed towers too large for the lot I want to build on, i.e. does the project meet all the City setbacks? Does it have the proper utilities in place or is that something I will have to take superintendency of? Is the property in a conservation easement zone? Does the property have wetlands that may prevent me from towers what I want to? Do I need any state or federal permits? Finance your merchantry As you know in business, mazuma is king. How will you need to finance your merchantry growth? Here are some tips for looking for a loan that may be towardly for your needs. Understand Employer Responsibilities Your merchantry is doing great, but there aren’t unbearable hours in a day to alimony up with current demand and you can’t clone yourself. While it’s a good problem to have, it may be time to bring on spare help. Related Articles: Expanding YourMerchantrySmallMerchantryAdministration www.sba.gov 10 Ways to Grow YourMerchantryhttp://www.entrepreneur.com/article/70660 Things to ConsiderSurpassingExpanding Your SmallMerchantryhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol75/expand.htm How to Take YourMerchantryto the Next Level http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220495 Should I Expand My Business? http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/203666 4 Things to ConsiderSurpassingExpanding YourMerchantryhttps://www.entrepreneur.com/article/300676 How to Develop aMerchantryGrowth Strategy http://www.inc.com/guides/small-business-growth-strategies.html Overview and Disclaimer This site is designed to provide you unstipulated information and an overview of important issues for merchantry development, and it is not designed to provide you with professional advice. This site is updated regularly in an struggle to provide the most current and relevant unstipulated information. You are encouraged to consult with an attorney, purser and other professional that is qualified to requite professional translating surpassing making any merchantry decision. The information contained in this site is designed to be a starting point, with links to other support websites. It is in no way an exhaustive list of all necessary steps that may need to considered and taken surpassing a visualization is made that may be specific to your merchantry endeavor. The City of Brewer has regulations in the form of Codes and Ordinances that contain requirements, guidelines, and review processes that guide in the minutiae process.  The checklist whilom is intended to provide you with an overview of the range of issues that may have to be addressed by you as you move your project forward.  It is not intended to be an vast list, and it is your responsibility to meet all of the requirements that wield to your specific project.   Brewer on Facebook City of Brewer EconomicMinutiaePolice Department Brewer Public Library Parks & Recreation Close × Disclaimer Privacy Policy © 2018 The City of Brewer, Maine. All Rights Reserved.