Guides
For Utah business owners
Plain answers on starting a business in Utah, how a local trade network works, and how businesses like yours use it.
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Starting a business
How to start a business in UtahLLC, DBA, licenses and fees, step by step.ReadStarting a business in St. GeorgeLicense steps, current fees and who to contact. State registration first, then the city.ReadStarting a business in Cedar CityLicense steps, current fees, renewal dates and who to contact.Read
How it works
Trade and credits
What is a trade network?How local businesses trade without cash, and what it costs.ReadHow do credits work?How you earn and spend them, what they are worth, and how trade income is taxed.ReadIs trade income taxable?Credits, the IRS and Form 1099-B in plain English.ReadWhat's on tradeThe kinds of goods and services member businesses offer.Read
By industry
How businesses like yours use trade
Restaurants and cafésEarn credits filling slow tables and spend them on what the business needs.ReadContractorsEarn on slow-season work, spend on truck upkeep, tools, advertising and bookkeeping.ReadAuto repairEarn credits filling slow bays and spend them on signage, marketing and shop needs.ReadHealth and wellnessEarn credits filling open appointments and spend them on marketing and services.ReadMarketing and printEarn credits on design, ad and print work and spend them on everyday needs.ReadRetailEarn credits selling inventory to members and spend them on displays and marketing.ReadProfessional servicesAccountants, attorneys and consultants earn on member work and spend on the office.ReadHome servicesCleaning and landscaping businesses fill route gaps and spend on equipment.Read