Small Business
Guides across the site that deal with small business.
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City Hall & Public Services
Business Improvement Districts and Their Charges
Business improvement districts are formed by petition, assess the properties inside them, and fund supplemental services under a management plan the city approves.
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City Hall & Public Services
Street Vending Licenses and Sidewalk Use Permits
Selling on a public sidewalk normally requires a vending license, compliance with distance and clear-path rules, and separate health approval for anything edible.
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Food, Drink & Regulated Retail
Cottage Food Laws and Selling From a Home Kitchen
Every state allows some home food production, but they differ on what may be made, where it may be sold, how it must be labeled, and how much you may sell in a year.