Starting up a business

Despite the monetary woes we’re all facing, new businesses seem to be popping up around Chico every day, from consignment shops downtown to tattoo parlors and restaurants. For some, right now is just the time to start up a fresh new company. But not everyone has the business know-how to do it. There are lots of forms to fill out just to make everything legit, and that’s not taking into consideration finding a location, staff, etc. To get started, take a cue from the Chico Chamber of Commerce, which outlines the steps necessary to put that great idea into motion. For more information and links to applications, log onto the Chamber Web site at www.chicochamber.com and click on “Doing Business in Chico.”