Start a Business


Starting a new business can be overwhelming. What we suggest is that you take the 2-hour seminar, "Start Right for Success." This seminar will give you all the basics of starting a business in Maryland. Topics include:

  • How to register your business in the State of Maryland
  • How to get a Sales and Use tax license
  • How to fund your start-up
  • How to begin writing a business plan

and much more . . .

 

Helping Small Businesses Grow and Succeed

Tips for Surviving & Thriving in a Recession
Click here to download.

 

How does your restaurant measure up?
Take our restaurant check-up here.

 

How does your retail establishment measure up?
Take our retail check-up here.

 

Fast Start
Services & Training

In order to better assist start up and early stage companies, please click on the button below and take our start up business assessment.

Smart Start Getting Started

If you have an existing business, click here to request one-on-one confidential counseling. We can assist you with business/marketing plans, funding resources, procurement and other strategies to grow your existing business.

Grow Smart Already in Business

26 FREE online trainings:
Starting your business
Managing your finances
Foundations of marketing

Virtual Classroom

Available in Spanish