April 25, 2024
Government/Politics & Law
The IRS
Your accountant will probably handle most of the details, but it's still wise to keep abreast of changes in federal and state tax requirements that can have a big impact on your business.
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Published on 6/1/2006
Information Services
Access to information filed with the Division of Corporations, blank forms and publications are available several ways and in a variety of formats. The following guide will help you obtain the type of information you need in the most expedient manner.
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Published on 6/1/2006
The Law On Campus
Frank Marley III on faculty at FAU; Stetson Law Review and the Terri Schiavo case.
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Published on 6/1/2006
Forms, Permits & Licenses
Federal, state and local governments each require separate business documents. Here's an easy guide.
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Published on 6/1/2006
New Directions
Ask yourself these questions: Will your business have some advantage over existing firms? ... Who are your competitors? ... Do you have a product or service that is in demand?
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Published on 6/1/2006
Trademarks, Service Marks, Collective Marks, Certification Marks
A trademark or service mark may be registered with the Division of Corporations, providing the mark meets all requirements and complies with
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Published on 6/1/2006
Your Success Is Our Top Priority
When I started a small business in Florida more than 20 years ago, I was fortunate to have the guidance and support of the state's vibrant business community
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Published on 6/1/2006
Government Contracting
A web-based system manages all state agency spending.
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Published on 6/1/2006
Corporations
A corporation is a legal entity, created by statute (i.e., the state) with all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a natural person.
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Published on 6/1/2006
Fictitious Names
A Fictitious Name Registration is required of individuals who do business under any name other than either their legal personal name or a properly registered corporate name
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Published on 6/1/2006
Limited Liability Companies
Any entity that transacts business in Florida as a limited liability company is required by Florida Statutes to file Articles of Organization or an application for authorization with the Division and pay the filing fee
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Published on 6/1/2006
Partnerships
Entities that transact business in Florida as Florida Limited Partnerships or Limited Liability Limited Partnerships are required by Florida Statutes to file a Certificate of Limited Partnership
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Published on 6/1/2006
Information Services
Access to information filed with the Division of Corporations, blank forms and publications are available several ways and in a variety of formats.
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Published on 6/1/2006
Judgment Liens
A judgment lien securing the unpaid amount of any judgment may be acquired on a judgment debtor's interest in personal property in this state
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Published on 6/1/2006
Unshrunk
From the time of his first campaign for governor in 1994, Jeb Bush has talked about limiting the size and scope of state government.
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Published on 6/1/2006
Storms and the Workplace
After Hurricane Wilma roared through her Jupiter neighborhood last October, Kellie Clark, an appointment scheduler at a gas company about 25 miles away, couldn't make it to work.
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Published on 6/1/2006
Flameout?
A case involving a fire-services fee has tarnished the administration of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, who had received high marks for bringing a businesslike approach to running the city.
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Published on 6/1/2006
Peripheral Visionaries
For several months now, like many Floridians, I've followed the coverage of the four men who want to succeed Jeb Bush as governor.
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Published on 6/1/2006
On the Attack
A man masquerading as an undercover police officer stands accused of stabbing a young nursing student in her Riverside apartment.
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Published on 5/1/2006
Mixing Meth
Last fall, the country's drug czar, John Walter, announced a plan to target methamphetamine production and use in 23 U.S. cities.
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Published on 5/1/2006
Games of Chance
Florida has a long and often unsavory association with gambling.
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Published on 5/1/2006
Long-Term Bets
Just south of the Georgia border, in Hamilton County, Florida's poorest, Hamilton Jai Alai & Poker opened last fall to become the first new jai alai fronton in the U.S. in 27 years.
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Published on 5/1/2006
A Royal Flush
Poker has been a boon for the gambling industry, generating $38 million for 15 pari-mutuel owners.
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Published on 5/1/2006
House Odds
The introduction of Vegas-style slot machines in south Florida is changing the gambling landscape across the state.
Published on 5/1/2006
Calmest Guy in the Room
What do you do when you have one of the most highly regarded emergency-management programs in the world, as Florida does?
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Published on 5/1/2006
