Workforce Skills Training
Now that you have a business, you need reliable employees to support your growth and ease your workload. Take advantage of these resources that can help you recruit, train, and retain good workers.
Food Establishment, Retail Non-Permanent Location
This form is required to obtain a license to operate a retail food establishment that is not permanent. This includes vehicles, movable stands, carts, etc.
Farmers Market Registration
This license is required of any person who organizes, manages and operates a farmers' market where growers and producers of horticultural, agricultural, baked goods or handmade products sell those products directly to the public on designated days and times in a designated Farmers Market.
Building Your Workforce
To help build your workforce, there are a wide range of resources that will help you strengthen your professional network and find the right people for the job.
Workforce Incentives
As an employer you may be eligible for state and city programs that provide tax credits, grants and other incentives for businesses that create jobs and/or help people transition back into the workforce
Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance
The Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance is intended to encourage the hiring of qualified ex-offenders through the reduction of the potential for discrimination. It is also known as "Ban the Box".
Laying Off or Firing Employees
Information on laying off or terminating employees and Pennsylvania employment law.
Employer Withholding Requirements
All Philadelphia employers must apply for a business tax account number from the City so you can begin withholding taxes.
Start Electrical Service
Contact PECO Business Services
Have a Recycling Plan
All commercial properties receiving private or city waste collection must complete the Commercial Solid Waste and Recycling Plan.
Turning on Water Service
Water and sewer service in the city of Philadelphia is operated by Philadelphia Water Department (PWD). Billing for water use and services is regulated by the Water Revenue Bureau, which is a division of the Philadelphia Revenue Bureau.
Carnival License
Required of anyone holding or conducting any moving, temporary show where a charge is made for admission or participation, whether held in a building, tent, enclosure or lot, and where following forms of amusement or entertainment are conducted: riding devices, illusion shows, mechanical shows, active games of skill or games of a like character.
Purchasing a Business
When buying or transferring a business, many of the same considerations apply as in starting a new business.
Financing Types
So you’ve tapped the bank – including your piggy bank – and you still need funds for your startup? Don’t worry. There are many avenues yet to explore.
Determining Your Business Costs
How do you determine how much money you need, not only to get your business started, but to keep it running until more cash is flowing in than out? One way is to consider all of the costs involved in running a business, not just those that are obvious.