Company Of One With Dale Callahan

Need a business license? One of the first places we stop when getting started is the business license. But, what kind of licenses do you need? Where do you go to get them? Today I will deal with these and other related questions to help you get your business out of bureaucracy mode. [Tweet "Having a license does not make you a business ... revenue does #entrepreneur #businesslicense"] Business licenses are a tax and not directly related to your legal structure (sole proprietorship, C-corp, S-corp, LLC, etc). Note - This is not legal advice, but common sense views from those who have been in the trenches. General Rules of thumb about Business Licenses Solopreneurs rarely need them Creatives rarely need them Home based businesses rarely need them Often when you first start you can get away without them. When DO you need a business license before you start? If you fall into one of the following, you need to check out licenses before you get started. Regulated services such as a day care, plumb