Start Or Register A Business In Oklahoma
Whether you're still in the daydreaming mode or already have a fledgling business under way, OKStartup.com is your one-stop resource for entrepreneurial assistance. You can sort out business licensing issues, register your business, find service providers, explore financing options, and more.

Become a fan of OKStartup on Facebook and stay abreast of best practices, cool new tools, success stories and upcoming events that can help set your business on the right path to success.
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Minority-Owned Business Certification
Several different entities offer certification for minority business owners -- from the U.S. Small Business Administration to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Learn the qualifications for each and see how to attract more business through certification.

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Oklahoma Business Registration and Licensing System
Find out quickly which state licenses, permits, or registration you need to conduct business in Oklahoma. Not every business requires a license or permit in Oklahoma, and not every business needs to register.

The Oklahoma Business Registration & Licensing System answers those questions and links you to the appropriate state agencies and forms that can get you up and running in record time.
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OKC and Tulsa Great Spots for Small Business Startups
A highly regarded business publication ranks Oklahoma City #1 among large metro areas for small business startups, and Tulsa #19 among midsize metro areas.

Learn how the two cities give entrepreneurs a fresh and affordable start!
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Featured Content & News

1Oklahoma Gets High Marks for Entrepreneurial Activity

May 24, 2010 – A new report says Oklahoma is a top state for business startups because of its lower cost of living, lack of excessive regulation and a can-do attitude among residents.
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2Oklahoma Ranks High in Small Biz Wireless Use

March 25, 2010 -- A new AT&T Small Business Technology Poll ranks Oklahoma #2 in use of wireless by small businesses. Atlanta was #1 among the 10 metro areas included in the survey.

The Tulsa World reports that Oklahoma also topped the other areas in the use of wi-fi hotspots, laptops and notebooks.
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3TCC Set to "Launch" Entrepreneurs

March 10, 2010 - On May 3, Tulsa Community College will kick off Launch - Your Entrepreneurial Journey, a program designed to accelerate the start-up process by walking people interested in the entrepreneurial journey through the steps required to build a company.

In 16 weekly experiential business-building sessions, aspiring entrepreneurs will move through the development of a start-up to the core business model to the bootstrapping process. Each session will be led by entrepreneurial thought leaders who will share their unique and often challenging experiences on the start-up process. At the end of the 16-week program entrepreneurs will have an operating business and/or prototype ready to go to market.
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4Tulsa Chamber Launches Program to Assist Small Businesses

The Tulsa Metro Chamber has launched SourceLink Tulsa, a new program created to spur the growth of small businesses and start-ups in the area. SourceLink is a referral network that links small and emerging business owners to area resource partners who provide a range of services to help businesses grow and prosper. The program is based on a model created by the Kauffman Foundation, and is offered at no cost to entrepreneurs and participating resource partners.
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5Business Incubator Assistance

Business Incubators are one of the most effective and popular techniques to help entrepreneurs and start-up business firms survive and prosper during their early years -- when they are most vulnerable. There are 49 certified incubators in Oklahoma. And the best news is they really work and deliver the desired end result! According to the National Business Incubation Association, the overall success rate for businesses that begin in an incubator is 80 percent.

Review our Frequently Asked Questions about business incubators and see if your business is ready for incubation.

Led by Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism Natalie Shirley, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity in the state. Our mission is to increase the quantity and quality of jobs in Oklahoma. We do that by attracting and growing businesses, building strong communities, encouraging the growth of knowledge-based industries, and ensuring an available, skilled workforce.

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900 North Stiles Ave.
Oklahoma City, Ok 73104
405-815-6552
800-879-6552

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Tulsa, Ok 74106
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