Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that opening a business in Pennsylvania just became easier with the creation of PA Business One-Stop Shop Registration Checklist. This tool will help small business owners and entrepreneurs more easily access necessary licenses, permits, forms, and contact information personalized for the needs of their company in just a few minutes.
“The registration checklist allows entrepreneurs and small business owners to feel confident in the preliminary steps of registering their business, which can be an overwhelming process, ” said Gov. Wolf. “The PA Business One-Stop Shop was created with exactly that intention—to take out the guesswork and ensure that resources are collectively available and can be accessed with ease.”
The PA Business One-Stop Shop launched last year with the purpose of serving as the sole source for entrepreneurs and small businesses seeking guidance through all stages of business development. From planning and startup to operation and expansion, the Business One-Stop Shop offers resources for entrepreneurs, existing businesses looking to grow, and businesses from other states or countries interested in expansion in Pennsylvania.
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Before the governor established the Business One-Stop Shop, small business owners and entrepreneurs had to reach out to multiple agencies and organizations for assistance throughout planning, startup, and operation processes. Small businesses employ about half of Pennsylvania’s private workforce, and about 99.6 percent of all businesses in the commonwealth are small businesses.
In October 2018, Gov. Wolf announced that the legislature passed House Bill 1284, which codified into statute the Business One-Stop Shop initiative initially proposed in his 2017-18 budget address. The One-Stop Shop quickly built momentum after its launch, generating more than 174, 000 unique visits to the website and receiving critical buy-in and support from partners across the commonwealth like Small Business Development Centers.
“Governor Wolf tasked agencies with simplifying state government by cutting red tape to bolster business development and growth, ” said Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin. “By streamlining the Business One-Stop Shop process, we are giving entrepreneurs the peace of mind they need to take their business from concept to reality in a personalized, efficient way.”
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With the support of a team of business consultants and subject matter experts who work collaboratively to pool their resources, knowledge, and experience, the PA Business One-Stop Shop makes all aspects of business development accessible.
For more information about the Wolf Administration’s commitment to helping businesses grow and thrive, visit the DCED website or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.Pennsylvania has a reputation for visionary leaders and entrepreneurs with can-do spirit, from Benjamin Franklin and Rachel Carson to Andrew Carnegie and Cecil B. Moore. Right from the beginning, our residents were willing to work hard, develop revolutionary new ideas, and take a risk in sharing them with the world. Today’s Pennsylvania is no different — did you know that 99.6% of Pennsylvania’s businesses are small businesses? That’s nearly half of the state’s workforce. Our entrepreneurs’ success significantly impacts our statewide economy, and we want to ensure that they have the tools and resources they need to flourish while working smart and living happy.
The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop (One-Stop) is a team of business experts offering the resources, tools, and experience to help Pennsylvania entrepreneurs and businesses dream big, plan for the future, and achieve their goals.
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The PA Business One-Stop website takes the intimidating checklist of starting and operating a business and distills it down into the essentials, guiding businesses through all stages of development — from planning and startup to operating and expanding. We want to make navigating business-related processes in state government simple and accessible, so you can get back to doing what you do best — creating, innovating, and succeeding in Pennsylvania.
So, where should you start? The One-Stop Shop encompasses many relevant business topics and processes, but here are just four of the many essential things you can achieve through the Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop website:
Everyone starts at the beginning, and it’s important that your first step as an entrepreneur is as informed and as hassle-free as possible. Our Plan section will help you flesh out your concept into actionable steps: it includes a template for writing a business plan and information about business structure and naming, as well as where you can find free business advice and mentorship in your area as you continue to develop and hone your idea.
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Registration can appear tricky if you’re new to the process. Luckily, we have a breakdown of everything involved in the business registration process in Pennsylvania, including how your structure affects your registration requirements; information on local registrations, permits, and special registrations; and a checklist with all the necessary steps so you can be confident that all your bases are covered.
In Pennsylvania, Small Diverse Businesses are defined as those that are disabled-, women-, minority-, LGBTQ-, or veteran-owned businesses. We believe in making business ownership accessible to all and are dedicated to creating more opportunities to grow and succeed for our small diverse businesses. In our Grow section, you can see how to get certified as a Diverse Small Business both in Pennsylvania and on a national level, as well as view resources and unique opportunities available only to Small Diverse Businesses.
Maybe you started your business alone, but now your enterprise has grown, and you need to hire additional employees. If you’ve never managed employees before, you might not be sure about your responsibilities as a Pennsylvania employer. Our Operate section covers many common employee-related requirements for Pennsylvania employers, including Workers’ Compensation, Local Earned Income Tax, Employer Withholding, common business taxes, and more.
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No other state can rival Pennsylvania and its unique mix of culture and tradition, innovation and entrepreneurship, and technology and talent. Our state is leading the way for successful businesses and communities with innovation, imagination, and a legendary can-do spirit, and we hope this resource and the information it provides will inspire you to join our vibrant and supportive business community and turn your vision into reality.
The Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop is the go-to resource for planning, registering, operating, and growing a business while working smart and living happy in Pennsylvania. Make sure you stay up-to-date on all of our Pennsylvania news and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Terrell is the Director of the Business One-Stop Shop Office in . His passion to serve others is reflected in Business One-Stop Shop’s mission which is to provide “customer-focused” service to new and growing businesses in PA. Prior to , Terrell served Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Office of Administration (OA) where he held management level positions in the Human Resources, Travel Management, Budget and Contracts, and Information Technology areas.
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