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What permits do I need to open a restaurant in Connecticut?
Connecticut Restaurant Permits
Food Service License
$150
Health Dept Permit
~$100
Liquor License
$1,470+
Fire Safety
Required
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45%

of small businesses fail within their first five years

Only 39%

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I want to start an LLC in Houston, Texas. What's the complete process and timeline?
Texas LLC Formation (2-3 weeks)
1
Name Reservation
1-2 days • $30 (optional)
2
File Articles
3-5 days • $120 fee
3
Get EIN from IRS
Immediate • Free
I'm opening a restaurant in New York City. What permits and licenses do I need?
NYC Restaurant Permits
Food Establishment Permit
$280/yr
Health Dept Permit
~$280
Liquor License
$4,500+
Fire Safety Inspection
Required
What funding opportunities are available for retail businesses in California?
CA Retail Business Funding (2025)
CA Small Business Loan Guarantee
Up to $500K
CA Main Street Program
Up to $250K
CA Retail Innovation Fund
$10K-$75K

About ThoughtPartnr

We're on a mission to help small business owners thrive with AI-powered guidance and human expertise

  • Community Backbone

    We believe small businesses are the backbone of every community

  • Less is More

    Entrepreneurship needs to be a little bit less lonely and a lot less overwhelming

Our Why

Empower small business owners to grow fearless

This is our mission. We're building the platform that gives every entrepreneur the confidence to take the next step.

How We Do It

Local-first.
Human-led.
Actionable.

We combine cutting-edge AI with deep local expertise to give you answers that actually work for your business, in your market.

  • Hyper-Local Intelligence

    AI trained on local data, not generic content

  • AI + Human Mentorship

    Instant answers + curated expert coaching

  • Built by Entrepreneurs

    A platform designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs

  • Community First

    Building from the ground up, not the top down

What We Offer

Everything you need to succeed, from AI-powered insights to human expertise

ThoughtPartnr AI

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Local Business Playbooks

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