Resources for Starting and Operating a Business
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Florida Department of State – Division of Corporations - The state of Florida’s official business entity index and information for corporations. Register your business structure and find informational resources for businesses in Florida.
Open My Florida Business - State of Florida’s official business information portal.
Florida Department of Commerce - The principal agency for the development and expansion of businesses in Florida.
Florida Institute for the Commercialization of Technology - An initiative of the Florida Legislature to support, develop and fund innovative companies that create jobs in new industries.
GrowFL - An organization devoted to the development of second stage companies.
Florida Small Business Development Centers - Florida’s Small Business Development Centers offer training and educational resources about business capital financing.
Florida Entrepreneurial Nexus – a Florida Small Business Development Center sponsored online resource to promote entrepreneurial activity and economic development.
Florida Chamber of Commerce - An organization devoted to furthering the interests of businesses in Florida.
Florida Trend / Florida Small Business – A Florida business periodical and online resource for small business development.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - A federal agency that assists small businesses with resources, tools, and training.
Florida Economic Development Council - A state-wide umbrella organization for local economic development councils.
Service Corps of Retired Executives – SCORE - An organization under the SBA that offers free business mentorship programs and online resources.
Better Business Bureau - An organization that offers standards, coaching, and accreditation for businesses.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - The primary federal agency for administering the federal tax and revenue code.
Business USA.gov - A central page to help small business access federal government services and resources.
Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce opportunities and resources for minority-owned businesses.
AnnualCreditReport.com - The federally authorized provider of free credit reports from all three credit bureaus. Businesses and individuals can utilize this resource to assist in business loan and financing applications.