How to Start a Business in Florida (2 ed)

SmartStart Your Business Today!How to Start a Business in Florida is your road map to avoiding operational, legal and financial pitfalls and breaking through the bureaucratic red tape that often entangles new entrepreneurs.

This all-in-one resource goes a step beyond other business how-to books to give you a jump-start on planning for your business.

It provides you with:Valuable state-specific sample forms and letters on CD-ROMMailing addresses, telephone numbers and websites for the federal, state, local and private agencies that will help get your business up and runningState population statistics, income and consumption rates, major industry trends and overall business incentives to give you a better picture of doing business in FloridaChecklists, sample forms and a complete sample business plan to assist you with numerous startup detailsState-specific information on issues like choosing a legal form, selecting a business name, obtaining licenses and permits, registering to pay taxes and knowing your employer responsibilitiesFederal and state options for financing your new ventureResources, cost information, statistics and regulations have all been updated.

That, plus a new easier-to-use layout putting all the state-specific information in one block of chapters, make this your must-have guide to getting your business off the ground.