How do you open a new business in Virginia?

Answer 1

Here are information on how to start a new business in Virginia

How to Start a Business
Starting a Business http://www.virginia.gov/cmsportal2/business_4096/starting_a_business_4100/index.html

Business Registration, Permits and Licenses
Business Licenses and Permits http://www.dba.virginia.gov/licenses/
Business Registration http://www.virginia.gov/cmsportal2/business_4096/starting_a_business_4100/establishing_or_registering_your_business.html

Taxes
General Tax Information http://www.virginia.gov/cmsportal2/business_4096/starting_a_business_4100/taxes.html

The easiest way is to go to your county and register your business. In Fairfax County, this can be done in 1 hour or even 15 minutes. Check if you need a license to operate your business and what agency gives that license

If you need help in starting your business in VA, you can check the following organizations and ask them to help you out

Charlottesville - Central Virginia SCORE http://www.score-494.org
Hampton - Peninsula SCORE http://www.score100-virginia.org
Lynchburg - Greater Lynchburg SCORE http://www.lynchburgscore.org/
Martinsville - Martinsville SCORE http://www.martinsvillescore.com/index.cfm
Norfolk - Hampton Roads SCORE http://www.scorehr.org
Richmond - Richmond SCORE http://www.cvco.org/score/
Waynesboro - Shenandoah Vly SCORE http://www.scorevavalley.org
Williamsburg - Williamsburg SCORE http://www.williamsburgcc.com/SCORE.html

Answer 2

The same as anywhere else in the country. You have to have a dream, imagination, determination, drive, money to get started and operate on, knowledge of what you are going to do. Most important, the ability to get up off your butt and work like a dog without getting paid.

Answer 3

Chamber of Commerce can help you out..

Answer 4

just do it!