At Any Age
Entrepreneurs in their 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's are building businesses. By Barbara Miracle

5 Tips for Managing Debt
Experts and business owners share what they’ve learned about keeping a business on firm financial footing. By Wayne Harris

Strategies for Boosting Sales
Successul sales plans are as varied as the business owners themselves. By Diane Sears

Dr. Jerry Osteryoung's

Benchmarking One thing every firm needs to have in place is a system to measure their performance against an industry average or some other criteria. Read article [Browse archive]

 

People, Issues & Strategies

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For Growing Businesses

Management
Choosing a New Venture
It’s important to gather as much information when starting a business. By Barbara Miracle

Marketing
Make the Internet Work for You
Almost every business – no matter how small – needs an online presence. By Wayne Harris

International
South of the Border
Now is the time to look at exporting to Latin America and the Caribbean. By Jeffrey D. Zbar

Finance
On the Money Trail
Finding private investors is an ongoing challenge for many young Florida companies.
By Wayne Harris

Manufacturing
Make It Work
Attention to detail is key for Florida manufacturers.
By Barbara Miracle

Disaster Planning
In Transition
Small businesses are finding ways to cope with today’s property insurance market.
By Julie S. Bettinger

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Preparing a Business Plan
Use this valuable tool when making financial, marketing and other important decisions about the company.

Choosing a Legal Structure
Select your legal structure carefully. It will determine what kind of taxes you’ll pay, who’s liable financially and legally and what forms to file.

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

Financing Your Business
A strong financial base is important to the success of a new or expanding business. Plan your cash flow carefully.

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

Labor Law: What You Should Know
When a business grows beyond one employee, the owner must comply with labor laws.

Taxes
The tax man and your business.

Employee Benefits
Health insurance affordability is a key issue for owners and workers.

Insurance Basics
Insurance coverage is a key business concern.

Government Contracting
A web-based system manages all state agency spending.

This official guide from the Florida Division of Corporations gives details on state business filings.

Corporations Trademarks, Service, Collective and Certification Marks Fictitious Names LLCs Partnerships Judgement Liens		Access to information filed with the Division of Corporations, blank forms and publications are available several ways and in a variety of formats. Access here ›
Corporate Filings: Information required on documents to be registred with the Division of Corporations. Download PDF here ›

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