1. Legal Aspects of Starting a Business Business Management

2. Today’s Objectives Identify current laws and regulations affecting the establishment and operation of businesses. Analyze business plan development.

3. Business Licenses & Permits State and local governments use licensing as a way to limit and control those who plan to enter certain types of businesses. Business owners must file an application to obtain a business license.

4. Professional Licensing Employees at service businesses may be required to hold a professional license. Examples include: ◦ Real Estate ◦ Body Art ◦ Home Inspection ◦ Health Professions

5. Inspections Businesses are also regulated by regular inspections by government officials. Inspections ensure that the company is operated according to the law. Violators may lose their business license.

6. Building Codes & Zoning Building codes control the physical features of structures. ◦ Maximum height ◦ Minimum square footage ◦ Types of materials Zoning regulations specify which land areas may be used for home and which may be used for businesses.

7. OSHA Regulations The Occupational Safety & Health Administration is a federal agency that enforces safety and health regulations. OSHA ensures safe and healthful working conditions.

8. Statutes of ADA The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Business owners may be required to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and customers.

9. SPARTAN PLAZA PROJECT

10. Spartan Plaza … Things to Do Today (1) Meet with your partners! ◦ Discuss each partner’s leadership style and the strengths that he/she brings to the business. What might their management responsibilities be? (2) Decide on a business! ◦ What is the business that you will introduce to Purcellville? ◦ What is your primary product? ◦ Who is your target market? ◦ What is unique about this product in Purcellville? ◦ Where will your business be located?