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Regulations & Compliance

Register Your Business and Obtain Licenses, Permits, and Certificates

Regulations & Compliance > Register Your Business and Obtain Licenses, Permits, and Certificates

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Determine Your Legal Business Structure & File Taxes

Regulations & Compliance > Determine Your Legal Business Structure & File Taxes

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Obtain Product, Liability, and Worker’s Insurance

Regulations & Compliance > Obtain Product, Liability, and Worker’s Insurance

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Find Local Regulatory Resources and Guidelines

Regulations & Compliance > Find Local Regulatory Resources and Guidelines

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Commercial Real Estate & Kitchen Rental

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Food Business Training

Apply for Job Training and Apprenticeship Programs

Food Business Training > Apply for Job Training and Apprenticeship Programs

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Find Educational Resources for Establishing and Running Your Business

Food Business Training > Find Educational Resources for Establishing and Running Your Business

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Operations & Management

Ensure Food Safety Compliance & Risk Management

Operations & Management > Ensure Food Safety Compliance & Risk Management

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Access Resources and Technology for Business Operations

Operations & Management > Access Resources and Technology for Business Operations

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Infrastructure & Equipment

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Sustainable Practices

Learn about Pollution Prevention and Water Conservation

Sustainable Practices > Learn about Pollution Prevention and Water Conservation

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Learn about Food Waste Prevention and Reduction

Sustainable Practices > Learn about Food Waste Prevention and Reduction

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Donate Surplus Food

Sustainable Practices > Donate Surplus Food

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Marketing & Sales

Become a SNAP or WIC Food Vendor

Marketing & Sales > Become a SNAP or WIC Food Vendor

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Promote Your Food Business

Marketing & Sales > Promote Your Food Business

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Create Marketing Collateral, Emails, and Websites

Marketing & Sales > Create Marketing Collateral, Emails, and Websites

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View All Resources for Food Business Owners

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