Prepare to Open Your Doors – In Real Life or Virtual
You’ve made it through the planning and permitting phases and now you’re ready to officially launch your new business in Genesee County. Don’t forget these important next steps.
To open your doors, you’ll need to make sure you have electricity, running water and internet. Visit the Utilities Page to learn more about what options are available in Flint and Genesee County. Or contact Tracy Joseph at (810) 600-1406 or tjospeh@flintandgenesee.org for location specific information.
You know you have a great business, and you have a business plan to back it up. Create a marketing strategy to spread the word and show your clients and customers that they need your products or services.
Hiring employees is a big step, but important if you don’t want to go it alone. Creating a plan for paying your employees and setting up a payroll requires several steps. You also need to learn about required and optional employee benefits, as well as incentive programs and any federal and state labor laws that you need to follow. Visit the links below to learn more.