5 Quick Tips for Setting Up a Small Business In a New State

Setting up a small business in a new state can be challenging. However, if you approach the problem in an organized way, you’re more likely to succeed. Some of the most important things for you to do when setting up a business in a new state are registering your business, getting a business license, and finding new customers. These tips can help. 

1. Register Your Business

Most states require businesses to be registered, often through their Secretary of State. Find out whether your business will need to be registered through your new state’s Secretary of State office. You may have to pay a fee. Very likely, your new state will require you to update your business registration on an annual or bi-annual basis, so find out what’s required of you. 

2. Get an Occupational License

Depending on your business and the state where you’re moving, you may need to have an occupational license to do business in the state where you’ll be living. For example, some states require contractors to be licensed.

If you’re a contractor or handyman, find out whether your new state will require you to have an occupational license, and then if your state does require this, get an occupational license. It’s essential to get an occupational license if needed, as you may face steep fees if you do not. 

3. Tell Old Customers You’re Leaving

You may not be under an obligation to tell old customers you’re leaving, but keeping customers informed will help you start with a clean slate in your new state and will prevent you from burning bridges in your current location. Give people who rely on your services the heads-up that you’re going to be leaving. 

4. Announce Your Arrival In Your New Location

Just as you’ll want to tell old clients you’re leaving, it’s also essential to find new clients where you’re going. Find ways to announce your arrival, so you’ll have a head start when you begin a business in your new location.

This might mean putting up a sign in your storefront even before you arrive, or maybe putting an ad in the local paper about your new business and start date. Do whatever you can to announce your arrival in your new location. 

5. Stay Organized

It’s easy to become disorganized during a move to another state, especially when you’re trying to move your business. Don’t become disorganized, or you could end up forgetting steps and getting a slow start to your business. Instead, keep lists of things you need to do and keep a binder of papers you need for your business. 

Contact a Reputable Moving Company

Make your move easy on yourself. Find a reputable moving company that can move your business efficiently and without stress. Working with a reputable moving company can make your business relocation a better experience overall. Contact us today for a quote to find out details about your move.