Owning and Operating Your Own Business in Ten Steps

Being your own boss and charting your own course sounds like a great idea. You get to reap all of the rewards of your efforts, while answering only to yourself.
Yet successfully running a small business is no easy task. Consider that nearly one in five small businesses fail during their first year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Sadly, the business landscape is littered with potential obstacles and pitfalls just waiting to derail underprepared entrepreneurs.

Regardless, an estimated 5.5 million new businesses were started in 2023, reflecting an enduring optimism and desire for independence that began surging following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The fact that you are holding this magazine suggests you may be considering joining this entrepreneurial wave.

If so, please hang on to this copy of Florida Small Business and take advantage of the expertise we have to offer. In the following pages, our experts will provide valuable insights into launching and growing your new venture in the Sunshine State.

We can’t promise your journey from business owner wannabe to real-live entrepreneur will be easy or quick, but we can offer plenty of help along the way. Experienced professionals who have walked in your footsteps will be on hand to guide you.

Owning and operating a business requires dedication, perseverance, and flexibility. Stay focused on your goals and be prepared to overcome challenges along the way. With careful planning and execution, you can turn your business idea into a thriving venture.

So be excited. Be curious. Be ready to learn as you go. The rewards of owning your own business are as near as a visit or phone call to a Florida SBDC office near you.