I hope you find the 2023 edition of Florida Small Business published by Florida Trend to be a helpful introduction, resource and toolkit for starting and growing your business in Florida.

Florida’s story is one of resilience, innovation and entrepreneurship. In our dynamic state of more than 22 million residents, we know you can find your perfect place in the sun to start or expand your business.

In this issue, you will find inspiration reading about businesses growing, expanding and thriving in Florida. We are the right place to do business, with no state personal income tax, no corporate income tax for limited partnerships or subchapter S-corporations, no state-level property tax assessments, and no property tax on business inventories.

Florida offers a top-ranked public university system, strong workforce education initiatives and continues investments in reducing regulation and preserving our environment and water. Florida is working hard to ensure its success as a model for accelerated recovery and economic prosperity.

We welcome you to explore the opportunities associated with launching and expanding your business in Florida.

David G. Denor
Publisher, Florida Trend