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Growing a Business in Florida: Florida Small Business
Ron Stein
Ron Stein

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Business Coach Ron Stein
How to keep your sales prospects tuned in - 1/23/2011
If your sales prospects are thinking, "I don't know who you are, so why should I listen to you?" then take these steps to help them pay attention. [Archive of Stein's columns]

Dr. Jerry Osteryoung
Dr. Osteryoung

Dr. Jerry Osteryoung
Look at your leading customers - 1/23/2012
Knowing and understanding the demographics of your best customers will enable you to find and attract more like them. [Archive of Osteryoung's columns]

Small Business Toobox
Making a Solid Start
Make sure your toolbox is packed with the right stuff.

10 Steps to a Business Plan
A good plan has an executive summary, business and marketing strategies, management information and financial data. Here's a step-by-step guide.

Financing Your Business
Should you use your own savings, look for investors, or look for a loan? Find out here.

Forms, Permits & Licenses
Federal, state and local governments each require separate business documents. Here’s an easy guide.

Labor Law: What You Should Know
When a business grows to include employees, the owner must comply with state and federal labor law.

Taxes
Know what (and when) to pay federal and state taxes.

Insurance
Protect people and assets with the right insurance.

Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights
Protect your intellectual property with patents for new products, trademarks for names and symbols or copyrights for artistic works.

Selling to the Government
It's easier than ever for Florida small businesses to bid on state and local contracts.


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FEATURES - Articles on Florida Small Business

Helping Hands
Florida's best recession-fighting strategy may be nurturing the growth of second-stage, job-creating companies.

Home Office Alternatives
Trends for the self-employed.

'Co-Working Visa'
A "co-working visa" gives members access to a work location for up to three days at a time while traveling.

Begging to Borrow
Funding is available for entrepreneurs who can't qualify for traditional bank loans.

The Big Picture: Wait and See
Florida's small businesses cautiously approach 2014 -- when the bulk of the new healthcare law kicks in.

Brunet-Garcia in Jacksonville is Ethno-Marketing
To strike out on their own, Diane and Jorge Brunet-García married their experience in the ad industry with their own backgrounds.

SafetyPay in Miami is Cyber Shopping
SafetyPay specializes in facilitating international trade — online.

dba Florida
Official guide from the Florida Division of Corporations

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At a Glance: Corporate Filings
Find out what documents you're required to file with theDivision of Corporations.
Access information here

Info Services
Access blank forms and publications in a variety of formats. Access here

State of Florida — Whom to Call
Telephone numbers and Internet addresses for state agencies of interest to Florida small businesses.
Access numbers here

Sun Biz

Resources, Links Outlook from the Top
Gov. Scott
Gov. Rick Scott
Kurt Browning
Kurt Browning
  • Governor Rick Scott
  • Secretary of State Kurt S. Browning
  • Publisher of Florida Small Business Andrew P. Corty
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Hattie Bryant
Host Hattie Bryant
Up Close with the Experts

Small Business School
Daily Business Insight Video
Best business practices from the PBS television show, Small Business School.
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