Your Business Plan Basics • The Components • Top 5 Tips
Every business plan should encompass the same basic topics.
Selling to Florida • Government Contracting • Exporting
It's never too early to start thinking about how to grow your business.
Industry Analysis • Market Analysis • Financial Analysis
The basis for putting together a formal business plan.
Venture Capital • Commercial Loans • Crowdfunding • Grants
Where to find the people and institutions that can put your business on firm financial ground.
Build It
Corporate Structure • Naming Your Business • Permits and Licenses • Location
Protect It
Insurance • Intellectual Property • Disaster Preparedness
Manage It
Labor Law • Records and Accounting • Taxes
Fund It
Venture Capital • Loans • Crowdfunding • Grants
Promote It
Branding • Advertising • Media • Online • PR • Measuring Results
Official Guide for Your Florida Business
Ron Stein on Sales and Marketing
Content is NOT king
Content is not king and it is not a strategy. Content is a tactic and a very important means to an end. Your goal is to build engagement, create new fans, and retail loyal customers.
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Small Businesses Advice
Three common challenges for small businesses
By far, the number one problem that entrepreneurs have dealt with is the selection of accountants.
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