Red Tape

Overview

Why all the fuss?

Federal Regulations

Non-Tax Regulations

Special Considerations

Summary

Discussion Questions

Checklist - Where to Begin

Worksheet - Getting Organized

Small Business Bookshelf

 

 

 


Discussion Questions

1. What regulations or red tape do you find the most difficult to understand or to comply with? What resources are available to help?

 

 

 

2. Who are the local county, city or township officials who can be contacted regarding local regulations?

 

 

 

3. What systems do you have, or do you plan to have, to manage the information needed to comply with federal, state and local regulations? Are you aware of software that you or others have used which can help you manage information?

 

 

 

4. Do you know of any local or statewide resources that have been helpful to other entrepreneurs in dealing with regulations?

 

 

 

5. How does or will your business plan take into consideration the management of regulations?

 

 

 

6. What steps will you take after today to prepare for and manage the regulations affecting your business?

 

 

 

 

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