SBDC Contact Information

Chris Olson, Counselor
301-600-1967

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This material is based on work supported by the U. S. Small Business Administration. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

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Resources for Pre-Start Companies

Use these resources to establish your business and begin developing your business plan. Contact the Small Business Development Center at 301-600-1967 if you have questions about any of these resources or would like assistance.

The Small Business Development Center presents its free SmartStart: Introduction to Starting Your Own Business seminar twice a month. The seminar covers all the resources listed below.

Web-Based Resources

Entrepreneur Support Network - Learn about the wealth of free support available to local businesses from a number of business support agencies and non-profits. Learn who they are, what they do, and how to contact them.
Hiring Your First Employee - A step-by-step guide to hiring your first employee (or making sure that you've done it right), complete with helpful weblinks to additional information and required forms.
Business License Information System -Find out what licenses will be required for your business.
Department of Assessments and Taxation (Name Search) - Confirm that the business name you have in mind is available in the state of Maryland.
Department of Assessments and Taxation (Establish a Business) - Once you've consulted with your attorney and accountant regarding the most appropriate legal format for your business, you can access the necessary charter forms here.
IRS Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) - Most businesses, even those without employees, should have an EIN. Get yours here.
Maryland Comptroller's Office - Use the Maryland Combined Registration form to set up a state Sales & Use Tax and employer accounts, among others.