What type of permits do I need to run a business out of a truck or trailer?

If it even “smells” like gambling you will be busted anywhere around my state. But if not then each muncipality has their own requirements for “transient” vendors.

It wouldn’t be anything like that. I wanted to open a place where you can go and safely brake things to relieve stress (that’s the simplified version lol). But I figured it would be cheaper and more doable if I got a trailer that I could easily relocate instead of getting an actual building and paying rent. This would be a start to see the response to the idea. I am also looking into the legal issues relevant to I injury.

Which permits you will need will vary from state to state and city to city. You’ll need to get in touch with someone in your state/city to discuss which one you would need (if any at all). I’m not sure who you would contact in each area. In NYC, it would be the Department of Consumer Affairs. If your area has a Department of Consumer Affairs, you could start with them and go from there. Good luck!

Thanks alot! I actually live In Nj and am looking to move to NYC, so I’ll keep that in mind.

Every municipal government has it’s own set of regulations.

Hey, welcome to Fluther. I love having fellow entrepreneurs here.

I live in Boston and run a small business here. Fortunately, my place is just a short walk away from City Hall, so when I wanted to get started up, I went down there, asked the guard at the front door where to go for business licenses, and started there. They directed me through the (fortunately brief) maze of people I needed to talk to and things I needed to do. Start with your own city or town government. They should be able to tell you how to set up a “transient vendor” operation in the jurisdictions you plan to visit.

Good luck with it. After today, I’d pay to break things. :-)

haha thanks alot, appreciate it! Maybe my next question on Fluther will be – “How many people would pay to smash things?” lol

@JSpeer Indeed. One thing that would be a vital part of the business plan is how much woulg you have to pay for these smashable objects, and how would you warehouse them so you could easily restock the smash zone. Seems like a perfect job for Goodwill Hunting.