Florida Entrepreneurs' Resources
- Guide to Starting a Business in Florida
- Licensing – State & Local
- Business Forms: Corporations/Partnerships/Sole Proprietors
- Corporation (Standard or Subchapter S)
- State Procurement Opportunities
- Franchise Opportunities
Florida Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
These centers provide training programs and one-on-one counseling on financial management, accounting, procurement, organization, record-keeping, marketing, international trade, financing and the steps to starting a small business. For information, please contact the State Director's Office or the SBDC office nearest you or contact: State Director: (850) 595-6060 (Pensacola)
Enterprise Florida has the responsibility to guide, stimulate and promote economic development in the state.
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The Entrepreneurial Spirit - Learn the basics of starting and running a small business.
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Choosing a Legal Structure—Select your legal structure carefully. It will determine what kind of taxes you’ll pay, who’s liable financially and legally and what forms to file
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Roadmap to Success - Preparing a Business Plan—Successful company owners have a business plan that guides them as they grow through the years.
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Financing Your Business—A strong financial base is important to the success of a new or expanding business.
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Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks Protect your intellectual property with patents for new products, trademarks for names and symbols or copyrights for artistic works.
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Forms, Permits & Licenses Federal, state and local governments each require separate business documents. Here’s an easy guide.
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Labor Law: What You Should Know - When a business grows beyond one employee, the owner must comply with labor laws.
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Taxes—Learn the basics of federal and state taxation.
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Insurance Basics—Protect people and assets with the right insurance.
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Selling to the Government—learn how to bid on state and local contracts