Tax forms … wages … employee benefits … government regulations … starting a business can be daunting. We are here to help the entrepreneur – perhaps you – the individual with a product or process and the drive to build a business. The best way we can do this is to lead you to the resources needed to plan a venture, and the people and organizations to guide you.

Do a little research; get the Basics…

PA Department of Community & Economic Development’s Entrepreneurial Guidelines
State publication that provides a step-by-step process for starting a business. Includes business requirements and regulations, and contact information for state agencies and economic development resources.

PA Open for Business
Download a list of handbooks dealing with business-related subjects, e.g., taxes, unemployment compensation, DEP permits, and employment outlook. On-line Business Forms library.

U.S. Small Business Administration – Starting your Own Business
Asks and answers questions on a variety of topics, including: planning, finances, marketing, employment, legal and special interest issues.

U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Entrepreneurial Development
Multiple resources, including Start-Up Kit, business plans and publications, marketing & research.

Contact those in the know…

U. of S. Small Business Development Center
St. Thomas Hall, Room 583
Scranton, PA 18510-4639
1-800-829-7232
No or low cost consulting service that gives the entrepreneur a chance to sit down one-on-one with an expert for guidance in making the best business management decisions. The University of Scranton SBDC has an outreach office at Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, 303 Commercial Street, Honesdale, PA.

Center for Entrepreneurial Assistance
Department of Community & Economic Development
400 North 4th Street, 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17120
1-800-280-3801
The lead agency in PA government for small business development. The CEA provides both information and advocacy for those starting and growing a business in Pennsylvania.


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