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Beauty salons must be licensed by state and – sometimes – by local government agencies. In addition to a license for the salon itself, you may also be required to become a licensed cosmetologist and, ...

Business licenses come in two main flavors: a permission to conduct trade and a permission to work within a well-defined profession. The former – usually registered with state governments – creates a ...

For a variety of reasons, including safety and accountability, most states in the U.S. require contractors to be licensed to work legally. For those starting or growing a construction business, it’s ...