Stone crabbing is one of Florida’s most sustainable angling businesses. Unfortunately, much of Florida saw smaller take than they had hoped this past season. For anglers in the Keys though, the season was still great. Anglers in both Miami and the Keys did well. Stone crabbing businesses in our area are still going strong, even […]
Prospera is an economic-development, nonprofit organization. Its goal is to help Hispanic entrepreneurs either establish or expand their business. Prospera even has business grants that don’t have to be repaid. Prospera can help business owners work on their business and marketing plans, acquire legal and accounting help, and with branding, among plenty of other things. […]
Governor DeSantis announced the launching of the Rebuild Florida Business Loan program. This loan program will help small businesses that still haven’t recovered from the devastation of Hurricane Irma. Desantis announced the launch during National Small Business Week last Friday. This program is funded for $40 million by state and federal funds. It offers longer-term loans […]
The Black Business Loan Program is a Florida program through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) that provides loans, loan guarantees, or investments to black businesses through Loan Administrators. In order to qualify, the black business owner must not be able to otherwise obtain capital through conventional lending institutions. Plus, they must be able […]
Have you always wanted to own a restaurant in the Florida Keys or anywhere in Monroe County? It’s pretty much the dream life for some entrepreneurs. Warm, sunny air. Ocean breeze. Your very own restaurant in the Southern-most area of the United States. Have you also envisioned which type of restaurant your dream includes? If […]
These days, if you want to buy a restaurant, you don’t have to fend for yourself completely. There is knowledge shared all the time from top restaurateurs … For free. If you are even considering owning a restaurant, you should check out the advice from these seasoned restaurant owners and operators. You can get the […]
If you are buying a business, you need to do your due diligence. It’s important to know as much about the business as you can before you make an offer on a business. Find out about the businesses existing contracts, licenses, agreements with employees, commercial leases, insurance policies and more. You need to understand what […]
To open a restaurant in Florida, you will need a business license from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Division of Hotels and Restaurants. You will even need this license if you are the new owner of an existing restaurant, actually. If you have a new restaurant, a remodeled restaurant, a restaurant that’s […]
Florida Trend has a neat quiz that you can take to see if you have what will be needed to be a small business owner. It asks people to rate their character strengths. The following traits and habits are seen as important to being a successful business owner in Florida: Ability to “stick to it.” […]
Did you know that entrepreneurs and small business owners might qualify for Florida- based financial support through one of a couple of different programs in the state? Microfinance Loan Program The Microfinance Loan Program is a short term loan program. They offer loans of up to $50,000. Your business might qualify if it has no […]
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