Is Entrepreneurship for you? If you are considering starting a new business, there are many areas that you will need to make decisions about. Our doors are open to help guide you in the right directions. Please feel free to call and set up an appointment if you would like to talk about the possibilities. Just to get you started in West Virginia, we have compiled some information to assist in making basic business decisions.. You may need to seek legal advice to help you determine what form of business to have... Sole proprietorship, Partnership or a Corporation. Once you decide the type of business you want to start, your Business Plan will define your business, identify your goals, and serve as your firm's resume. The basic components include a balance sheet, an income statement, and a cash flow analysis. You may need to select an accountant to help you in this area, as you will to provide this information to secure financing. You will need state and local licenses and permits. Once you choose your location, contact the city in which you plan to do business for local information: Hancock County Chester - Newell 304-387-2820 New Cumberland 304-564-3383 Weirton 304-797-8500 Brooke County Beech Bottom 304-394-5545 Bethany 304-829-4217 Follansbee 304-527-1330 Weirton 304-797-8500 Wellsburg 304-737-2104 Windsor Heights 304-394-5882 The WV State Tax Department offers state forms online. As a new business owner you also need to know your federal tax responsibilities. There are several links below to also help you in your venture, and if this office can be of assistance, please feel free to call or e-mail. Below are some links to help you begin. Development Small Business Development Center West Virginia Secretary of State West Virginia Development Office Innova Financing The Hopewell Fund The Progress Fund National Community Investment Fund Technology Weir.net Verizon Comcast Utilities/Energy Electric - Allegheny Power Gas - Mountaineer Gas Water: Chester Newell New Cumberland New Manchester Weirton Colliers Follansbee Wellsburg Bethany Beech Bottom/Windsor Heights 304-387-0114 N/A 304-564-3384 304-564-9587 304-797-8591 N/A 304-527-1330 304-737-2143 304-547-5133 N/A Resources National Association of the Self Employed Incentives Doing Business in West Virginia