Laws and Regulations
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Here are some great links to websites explaining laws and regulations that YOU should be mindful of as a small business owner!
- Maine Laws
- General information about Maine laws
- Laws related to starting your business
- Maine Small Business Licensing page
- Applications for permits and licenses
- DOECD (Department of Economic & Community Development): This page provides a summary of Maine laws, licenses and resources.
- Maine Resource Compass: “The partners and resources in this database provide critical support, programs, and funding for those in need. We’re here to deliver support for starting, stabilizing, sustaining and growing your business.”
- FitSmallBusiness: This page provides interesting information on labor laws.
- MBO Partners: MBO Partners has a page detailing what you need to keep in mind for BEGINNING your small business! It includes explanations of business structure including sole proprietor, LLC, S-Corps and C-Corps.
- FindLaw: This page has a great directory of laws that you should research regarding your small business!
- Fundera: This article from Fundera lists a TON of basic regulations and things to keep in mind when getting your small business off the ground!
- The Business Journals: This 2016 article highlights laws that they say give small business owners the biggest headaches.
- BizFilings: This article suggests that small businesses develop workplace rules/policies to protect themselves; with examples.
- Here are some basic things to keep in mind as a small business owner from the U.S. Small Business Administration
- Equal Employment is a crucial part of your small business! Check out these policies to remember from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.