Home | Site Map | Contact Us Business Directory Search: Site Search: In this section: Business Starting a Business Guide to starting a business in Nashville. Small Business Programs Services to help small businesses grow. Economic Development/Partnership 2010 Learn more about the Chamber's regional economic development strategies. Existing Business The Chamber's existing business team assists Nashville-area companies with expansions. International Business Resources assisting new and experienced importers and exporters. Nashville Business Overview Nashville's largest employers, expansions and relocations, commercial real estate and targeted industries. Nashville-Area Workforce Chamber initiatives to build a stronger Nashville-area workforce. Chamber Economic Impact Studies View Chamber-commissioned studies of the music industry, higher education and workforce. Chamber Resources Check out the Chamber's 30-plus resources for more information about the Nashville area. In Business for Yourself This guide is published by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce as part of its service to small and entrepreneurial businesses. Order a hard-copy version of this guide by clicking here. This guide is published by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce as part of its service to small and entrepreneurial businesses. The resources and contacts listed here offer valuable support to entrepreneurs wishing to turn dreams into profitable companies. Please be advised this guide provides general information and is not intended as legal advice. Regulations and laws are subject to change. Please consult with the agencies identified in this publication for any changes in the law or specific regulations to your business. Please click on each section title for more information. Starting a Small Business Before investing money and time in starting a business, it's important to assess the viability of your venture. Learn the right questions to ask yourself. Start-Up Requirements A checklist of "must-haves" for anyone starting a new business, including agency contact information. Department and Agency Contacts Licenses, permits and registrations, zoning and inspections, employment regulations/taxes, trade and consumer practices. Local Business Resources Contact information for Nashville organizations that provide help for small businesses. Assistance for Small, Minority- and Woman-Owned Businesses If you are a minority or female business owner, you may be eligible for special assistance in starting your business. Financing Your Business It takes money to make money. Click here for information on lenders and other sources of backing for your new business venture. International Trade Assistance Understanding the intricacies of importing and exporting can be complicated. Find contact information for organizations that provide services to businesses involved in international trade. Government Contract Assistance Information for businesspeople bidding for government contracts. Additional Sources of Assistance These agencies can serve as resources for minority and female business owners. Helpful Publications & Web Sites More information sources to help new businesses get started.
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