Step 3 - Legal Requirements and Licensing
Once the type of organization for the local store is determined, specific legal criteria and licensing requirements can be identified. In the documents and links below, you will find guides to establishing a community owned store; a privately (independently) owned store; and a school based store. These “getting started” guides were created to provide a general process framework by NetWork Kansas.
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This informational guide distributed by the Federal Trade Commission is provided to assist a potential buyer of a franchise with helpful information. |
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Kansas Licensing and Certification Guide This guide, provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture for this tool kit, provides a summary of licensing and certifications needed in Kansas. |
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Nebraska Resources for Starting a Business This website, hosted by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Business Development Division, provides connections to the needed organizations for licensing. |
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Nebraska One-Stop Business Registration Information This site, hosted through the Nebraska Secretary of State office, expedites business registration for Nebraska businesses. |
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The Invest Kansas Exemption (IKE) is a project of the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner provided in order to remove some of the regulatory hurdles for small businesses based in Kansas. This is a suggested “first call” before talking with others about public financing arrangements. |
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Steps to Success for Small Businesses Steps to Success is a document intended to assist a business owner or entrepreneur in their planning to open a business. Supported by NetWork Kansas, this tool provides a wealth of references and resources to assist with the launch of a small business. |
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In addition, NetWork Kansas can provide consultation services to help get you started. |
