The Business Services major category on StartLocal is a very broad level category that includes businesses that either provide b2b (business to business services or products) or businesses that do not fall into any other specific category on Start Local. Examples of business services are payroll services, franchising services, promotional products and many more.


In the business industry, business services are strictly companies that provide a variety of business-related services to fellow companies such as marketing, advertising, strategic business consulting, logistics and shipping, human resources, security, outsourcing and facility management. The business services industry is comprised of small, medium and large enterprises that provide the best business skills and knowledge required for competitive business advantage. The vast majority of business services companies are small-medium scale enterprises.


There are certain questions that customers would do well to consider before choosing a particular business service company.

• Is there a minimum contract term provided by the business service company and what are the penalties for early termination when service is no longer required?



• Since not all business services provide equal quality service, what are the added services that the company can provide with the least amount of cost compared to other business service companies?



• Business services companies typically provide packages for customers, but what are the costs of adding additional or extra services that are not included in the package between these companies?



• It is important to read the contract before committing to the service provided by the company. If there is need of any clarification regarding the terms and conditions set by the business service, it is highly recommended to ask them before giving confirmation of understanding and acceptance.