Delaware had 3,710 Retailer General business licenses issued during January

By Sussex Review

Apr 23, 2021

There were 3,710 business licenses issued in Delaware during January 2021, according to the Delaware Division of Revenue.

With more than 11,944 minorities self-employed, diversity plays a significant part in Delaware’s small businesses. Small businesses make up more than 98.4 percent of Delaware businesses, with more than 46.7 percent of Delaware employees working for small businesses, as of 2020, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

A Civic Economics study found $100 spent at a locally-owned business puts $47 back into the local economy, whereas just $13 is returned for non-local businesses.

Licenses Issued by Type during January