Yesterday saw the launch of the Business One Stop Portal, the first phase of a new program to keep Virginia competitive by helping entrepreneurs cut costs and navigate state requirements for starting a new business.

“It can take weeks to collect all of the information and paperwork to start a business in Virginia. We expect this system will cut that time in half,” said Delegate Moran. “New businesses will form the foundation of our economic recovery, so I’ve worked hard to streamline government and make it easier for small businesses to get their start. Virginia is already the best state in the country for business – we need to keep it that way.”

Today, Virginia Business reports on the launch of the new portal.

Entrepreneurs can now visit the Business One Stop Portal to receive a customized list of necessary licensing, permitting and registration requirements to start a business. Launched during Virginia Business Appreciation Week, the service is free for its first 90 days.

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“This is one of the best resources the Commonwealth has ever produced for helping its new and existing small businesses,” said Julia Ciarlo Hammond, the Virginia director of the National Federation of Independent Business, in a statement.

Bobbie Kilberg, President & CEO of the Northern Virginia Technology Council also expressed excitement about the portal.

“We believe this will keep Virginia competitive as a preferred place to start a business and help entrepreneurs reduce their transaction costs with government so they can instead focus on hiring talented employees, bringing their products to market and growing their bottom lines,” said Bobbie Kilberg, President & CEO, Northern Virginia Technology Council. The NVTC was a strong supporter of the Business One Stop legislation. “We applaud Delegate Brian Moran for sponsoring the legislation and Governor Kaine for ensuring its successful implementation.”

Click here to read the full press release that accompanied the launch, and click here to start your own business!