Small Business Standards
Conduct Business as You Would in Real Life:
Business owners must conduct themselves in a professional manner and follow all applicable laws and regulations. This includes treating clients with respect, maintaining accurate records and complying with all business related taxes and regulations.
Minimum Hours of Operation:
Businesses must be open for a minimum of 10 hours per week. This can be broken down into smaller increments, but the business must be accessible to anyone who wishes to use their services or purchase products.
Employee Compensation:
If the business has employees, business owners must pay them from business funds. The rate of pay must be competitive and reasonable based on the industry, level of experience, and current state of the economy.
Business License Application:
All businesses must fill out an application for a business license in the appropriate jurisdiction. This application must include relevant details as required by the application itself. Such details should include information about your business, including the name, location, and ownership.
Insurance Requirements:
Depending on the type of business, owners may be required to carry insurance to protect themselves and their clients or customers. This may include general liability insurance, product liability insurance, or workers compensation insurance.
Facility Maintenance:
Business owners are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, operation and upkeep of their physical location. This includes routine maintenance, cleaning, and repairs as necessary to ensure safe and inviting space.
Customer Service Standards:
All businesses must present themselves in a professional manner and provide excellent customer service. This includes promptly answering questions, addressing concerns or complaints, and ensuring that all customers or clients are treated with respect and courtesy.
Marketing and Advertising:
Owners are responsible for marketing their businesses and attracting customers. This may include creating advertisements, promoting their business on social media, paying for advertising space such as a billboard, and attending relevant events to promote their industry.
Conduct Business as You Would in Real Life:
Business owners must conduct themselves in a professional manner and follow all applicable laws and regulations. This includes treating clients with respect, maintaining accurate records and complying with all business related taxes and regulations.
Minimum Hours of Operation:
Businesses must be open for a minimum of 10 hours per week. This can be broken down into smaller increments, but the business must be accessible to anyone who wishes to use their services or purchase products.
Employee Compensation:
If the business has employees, business owners must pay them from business funds. The rate of pay must be competitive and reasonable based on the industry, level of experience, and current state of the economy.
Business License Application:
All businesses must fill out an application for a business license in the appropriate jurisdiction. This application must include relevant details as required by the application itself. Such details should include information about your business, including the name, location, and ownership.
Insurance Requirements:
Depending on the type of business, owners may be required to carry insurance to protect themselves and their clients or customers. This may include general liability insurance, product liability insurance, or workers compensation insurance.
Facility Maintenance:
Business owners are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, operation and upkeep of their physical location. This includes routine maintenance, cleaning, and repairs as necessary to ensure safe and inviting space.
Customer Service Standards:
All businesses must present themselves in a professional manner and provide excellent customer service. This includes promptly answering questions, addressing concerns or complaints, and ensuring that all customers or clients are treated with respect and courtesy.
Marketing and Advertising:
Owners are responsible for marketing their businesses and attracting customers. This may include creating advertisements, promoting their business on social media, paying for advertising space such as a billboard, and attending relevant events to promote their industry.
Available Businesses
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