The first step in starting a business is creating a business plan. Click to download a helpful business plan outline from any of these three sources:

You may obtain a Connecticut business license from the Connecticut Licensing Info Center.

 

The IRS has helpful tax advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

 

Click to view a list of commercial banks serving northeastern Connecticut. If you are unable to obtain a business loan from your local bank, click to read about our financing options, and contact us for a face-to-face discussion of what we can offer.