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East Providence, Rhode Island, 02914
phone: 401.438.1212 fax: 401.435.4581
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I WANT TO START A BUSINESS IN RHODE ISLAND.
Where do I go? Who do I talk to? Where do I Start?...
There are numerous resources available for people interested in starting a business. Some would agree that there are TOO many!
We've taken a few sources that offer easy-to-follow instructions and noted them below. By following these links, you can get from
thinking about having your own business to actually doing it, or perhaps deciding that you are not prepared or interested in doing it afterall.
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Before you go any further, please consider taking the Right Trac Assessment.
Rhode Island Small Business Development Centers:
Right Trac Assessment - There are numerous steps you must take before starting your business to reach success.
Taking this assessment will help identify your strengths and weaknesses, enabling us to give you detailed suggestions, coaching,
and resources that are relevant specifically to you.To get started, take our straightforward online assessment which will keep you
on the right track. Answer a few questions and receive a tailored action plan to begin structuring your business immediately!
Based on the immediate score you receive in Step 3 of the assessment, you will also receive recommended next steps and
appropriate resources to improve your business preparedness. You can expect SBDC follow-up via email and/or telephone to
help you implement your next steps. There's no cost to you, so don’t delay. Get started today! click here to take the Right Trac Assessment
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First Stop Business Information Center - from the Office of Rhode Island Secretary of State
We make it easier for you to start or grow a business in Rhode Island. First Stop provides full-service support
by creating free, customized packages that make it easier to apply for financing, obtain permits, make contacts
and get answers from government at every level.
http://sos.ri.gov/business/businessinfo/
Here are just a few helpful links from the First Stop Business Information Center:
What Steps are Required to Starting a Business in Rhode Island?
Click this link for the Step Chart: http://sos.ri.gov/documents/business/firststop/Step_chart_english.pdf
What Kind of Business Structure Should I Set-up: Corporation, LLC, Partnership, Sole Proprietor, etc.
Here's a list that explains what each one means: http://sos.ri.gov/documents/business/firststop/Business%20Structures.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions about Starting a Business in Rhode Island
http://sos.ri.gov/business/businessinfo/faq/
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Additional Sources for Starting a Business in Rhode Island:
Every Company Counts - an initiative of the RI Economic Development Corporation
Rhode Island Small Business Development Centers
The Rhode Island Small Business Development Centers is administered by Johnson & Wales University in a partnership with
the U.S. Small Business Administration, the R.I. Economic Development Corporation and the private sector.
RISBDC's mission is to provide entrepreneurs with best-fit resources to create and transform their businesses.
RISBDC serves as a focal point for the coordination of
RISBDC promotes economic development and provides broad-based and high-quality,
"No Cost" one-on-one counseling and low-cost group educational services.
United States Small Business Administration:
The United States Small Business Administration Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an
independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns,
to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.