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    Start a Restaurant

    Opening a restaurant can be tricky, and one of the toughest businesses to launch. With planning and hard work, you can open your dream establishment. Follow this guide to open yours, and don’t let this tough industry deter you from becoming your very own restaurateur! We are here as your resource.
    Steps in this guide:
    1. Create Your Business
    2. Plan Your Space
    3. Apply for Permits
    4. Begin Construction
    5. Prepare to Open
    6. Open Your Doors
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    Start a Salon

    Is it your dream to open a beauty salon? If so, follow these steps to learn how to become an entrepreneur in the beauty industry and open an in-demand, profitable salon!
    Steps in this guide:
    1. Create Your Business
    2. Plan Your Space
    3. Apply for Permits
    4. Begin Construction
    5. Prepare to Open
    6. Open Your Doors
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    Start a Professional Office (including Storefronts)

    Would you like to be the owner of your own storefront office business? We say go for it! Follow this step-by-step guide to become a storefront office entrepreneur and make sure to ask lots of questions along the way!
    Steps in this guide:
    1. Create Your Business
    2. Plan Your Space
    3. Apply for Permits
    4. Begin Construction
    5. Prepare to Open
    6. Open Your Doors
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    Start a Laundry/Dry Cleaners

    Starting a laundry or dry cleaning business takes proper planning and execution, but is a valuable and in demand service. It’s also a satisfying way to own your own business. Follow this planning guide for how to open your own dry cleaners. Have confidence, ask questions and go for it!
    Steps in this guide:
    1. Create Your Business
    2. Plan Your Space
    3. Apply for Permits
    4. Begin Construction
    5. Prepare to Open
    6. Open Your Doors
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    Start a Convenience Store

    Convenience stores are in high demand, making them a smart business choice. With the right planning, location, time, money and stock, you can start yours. Follow this planning guide for how to open your very own convenience store. We are here to support you as you create and own your own business!
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    1. Create Your Business
    2. Plan Your Space
    3. Apply for Permits
    4. Begin Construction
    5. Prepare to Open
    6. Open Your Doors
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    Start a Grocery Store

    Grocery stores are necessary in NYC, and with the right stock merchandise and proper planning, yours could become a profitable, high-demand business. Follow this guide to help you open a grocery store, and be sure to seek advice from WENYC and other small businesses on the way to success.
    Steps in this guide:
    1. Create Your Business
    2. Plan Your Space
    3. Apply for Permits
    4. Begin Construction
    5. Prepare to Open
    6. Open Your Doors

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