Dave can run a business out of his garage in town X doesn’t mean you can do the same thing here in town Y. Some municipalities will give you a hard time if you’re receiving clients on the premises but will turn a blind eye if you’re not. Others focus on the detriment your business causes to the amenity of your neighbors. If your neighbors find they can’t park their car in their own street because of the flood of traffic to your door, expect problems. Also, don’t expect to be able to erect a sign in front of your house or, possibly, anywhere visible from the street, advertising your business.
In these municipalities you often won’t have a problem if you’re a solo worker but once you start hiring employees to work on the premises you may have trouble. So, before you start your business and invest a lot of capital in getting set up, check with your local authorities what, if any, zoning restrictions you need to be aware of. These are just a few of the major headache areas when you cut the ties and set out on your own.
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