New Business Checklist

Congratulations on your decision to start a business in Coatesville! We recognize that you could open your business anywhere, and we appreciate that you’ve chosen our City as the location for your new endeavor.

This Business Checklist is a helpful tool to get you started. Should you require more detailed information or have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

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Develop a Business Plan

Executive Summary
Market Research
Products and/or Services
Organizational Structure
Marketing and Sales
Financial Projections

Choose a Legal Business Structure

Name Copyrights
Type of Business (LLC, Nonprofit, Corporation, etc.)
Licensing
Federal Employer Identification Number
Tax Bureaus and Sales Tax Reporting
Bureau of Health (if food-related business)
Other Industry-Specific Licensing Required

Find a Business Location

City permitting process
Review of zoning information
Parking requirements
Contact 2nd Century Alliance for location assistance

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Partners for Progress

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Elite Therapy Solutions

Justamere Foundation

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Hope Avenue Realty

Tome Taylor

Dennis Dantzler

Linda Lavender-Norris

Jane Darnell

Patrick Kinzeler

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Chris Edwards

Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce

Bill Shaw

Bentley Systems

TD Bank

Vincent Hartnett

WSFS CARES Foundation

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