Montgomery, AL –Secretary of State Wes Allen is promoting the assistance offered by the business services section of his office to mark the occasion of National Small Business Week. The annual appreciation week honors the dedication and financial contribution of small-scale entrepreneurs across the country. The main responsibility of the Secretary of State’s office in Alabama includes the registration process for new businesses within the state.
“I’m humbled to be able to assist the hardworking men and women in the state of Alabama,” Allen said. “I won’t forget the fact that the citizens of Alabama have trusted me with helping their families and friends in the beginning of their new ventures and begin their quest to realize what they call the American Dream.”
Completely filling out new registration forms for business is among the initial actions an entrepreneur must take when the process of establishing a new company. To make it easier for entrepreneurs to complete the registration process Allen promotes an instructional video that provides an easy-to-follow guide to the registration process on-line. The video is through the Alabama Secretary of State’s YouTube channel, and below.
“We are determined to simplify the registration process for your business as simple as possible. This National Small Business Week, the Alabama Secretary of State’s office would like to let you know that we’re available to assist you when necessary,” Allen explained.
Allen was also keen to make sure that people who require assistance are aware that they are able to contact the business service department within the Office of the Secretary of State by dialing (334) 242-5324.
Wes Allen serves as Alabama’s 54th Secretary of State. He was sworn in on January 16, 2023.