Doing Business in Lincoln
Starting a business here, where to get help, permits, hiring, the startup scene and downtown.
Starting a Business in Lincoln: City and County Steps to Check
A practical walk-through of the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County steps a new business should check, from activity permits and occupation taxes to food permits.
Read · 6 min read →Doing Business in LincolnBusiness Help in Lincoln: Chamber, LPED, SBDC, SCORE and Libraries
What Lincoln's main business support organizations actually offer, from the Chamber and LPED to SBDC consulting, SCORE mentors and library research tools.
Read · 5 min read →Doing Business in LincolnZoning, Signs and Permits in Lincoln: Check Before You Lease
How to check zoning, building permit, sign and historic district rules in Lincoln before you lease or renovate a space, using the city's own tools.
Read · 6 min read →Doing Business in LincolnHiring Your First Employees in Lincoln: Rules and Local Help
The Nebraska registrations, wage and paid sick time rules, insurance and posters to handle before your first hire in Lincoln, plus local workforce help.
Read · 5 min read →Doing Business in LincolnLincoln's Startup Scene: Innovation Campus, UNL and Local Programs
A factual guide to Lincoln's startup support: Nebraska Innovation Campus, its makerspace and incubators, University of Nebraska programs, StartupLNK and accelerators.
Read · 5 min read →Doing Business in LincolnDoing Business Downtown and in the Haymarket: A Practical Guide
How downtown Lincoln and the Haymarket work for businesses: the Downtown Lincoln Association, business improvement districts, events, parking and historic rules.
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