New Regulatory Process for Ohio Startups?

Ohio startup businesses, there's finally some hope! If you've ever tried to get a permit or adhere to some state regulation for your business, you will have figured out by now that Ohio's regulations can sometimes be costly and time consuming. While states like Alabama and Dakota have 30-45 day permitting process, Ohio's regulatory process sometimes lags.

However, the state is now trying to be competitive in its regulatory process, which will aid startups. In February, Senate Bill 3-The Small Business Empowerment Act, was introduced at the Statehouse. The idea came from small business owners who were asked what the issues were when it came to starting a business in Ohio. According to the Daily Reporter, farmers, steel workers, manufacturers, etc think that Ohio's regulations "sometimes are unnecessary and result in costly consequences."

I personally can understand the regulatory headaches; especially after assisting demolition contracting clients. Startup business owners are drenched with the business planning and craft-building aspects of their business. And when they're finally ready to get started, they have no choice but to wait for their permits to get processed.

If passed, this bill would create a rule-making agency for small businesses and also establish a regulatory review board that would allow small businesses to air grievances. The objective? To create a one-stop-shop for regulatory issues.

About the Author: Cheryl Isaac is the writer of this blog and the Startup Business Consultant & Owner of Isaac Business Services; an agency that offers startup concierge & business planning services for small businesses.