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Published Nov. 15, 2011

Each year thousands of Pennsyl va nians begin the journey toward entre pre neur ship.  Some travel alone with nothing more than a good idea for a business and money they have saved from their own paycheck.  Other potential entre pre neurs need to develop a detailed plan, secure financing and inves ti gate industry, state and federal regula tions.  Whether your journey from concept to opening day is months or years, you will discover that starting a business requires answers to numerous questions.  You will also find that once the business is started, the need for quick, concise infor ma tion continues throughout corporate life.  This guide is intended to direct you toward the people, agencies, and sources of infor ma tion that can provide

answers to both business devel op ment and growth questions. 

The Entrepre neur’s Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsyl vania is filled with the most current infor ma tion available.  You will find free services, check lists, helpful tips and licensing proce dures.  Because the infor ma tion in this guide is not intended to be the final statement on any subject, you will also find addresses, web sites and telephone numbers for contacting business-related agencies.  You are encour aged to seek specific infor ma tion about your type of business from the appro priate agency. You should also consider enlisting the help of legal,  accounting, and insurance professionals during the planning stages of your business venture.