Do you want to start a business in Philadelphia but aren't sure about the process to get started? In this two-part series, you will learn the necessary steps to take in order to start a business in Philadelphia-including the licenses and permits necessary, as well as business planning resources that will prepare you to run your business.

In part one, the City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce - Office of Business Services will discuss the necessary permits, licenses, and business structuring activities required to do business in the city of Philadelphia, as well as some information about the services the Office of Business Services can provide to assist small business owners in Philadelphia. 

Presented in partnership with the City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce - Office of Business Services

This webinar is free, but registration is required. Please click here to register. Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration.

Be sure to join us on Thursday, March 25 for part two: Free Library Resources to Help Your Business! Register for part two here.

The City of Philadelphia, Department of Commerce - Office of Business Services is the first line of contact for Philadelphia business owners and entrepreneurs. Business Services Managers provide outreach and education to small businesses throughout Philadelphia. They work one on one to help businesspersons navigate City systems and connect to financial and technical assistance resources.  Business Services Managers also work to build organizational capacity with business associations and community organizations to revitalize neighborhood commercial districts. Our team is geographically assigned and offers services in multiple languages (through bilingual staff or 3rd party translators as needed). Contact Business Services at 215-683-2100 or business@phila.gov.

Thursday, March 4 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Zoom (link emailed upon registration)