What Regulations Do I Need To Know About Before I Open A Charter Boat Business In The Florida Keys?

Interested in opening a charter boat business in the Florida Keys? Merely having a licensed boat is not enough. There is a separate charter boat licensing or charter captain licensing requirement from Florida Fish & Wildlife that must be fulfilled if you want to carry paying customers on a boat for the purpose of scoring

Licenses And Permits Needed For Restaurants In Florida

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

How To Spot Roseate Spoonbills (The Other Large Pink Bird) In The Florida Keys

We recently posted a blog post about how to spot flamingos in the Florida Keys. Did you know that flamingos aren't the only bubble-gum colored bird that your customers can spot in the Keys? If you planning to open a business in the Florida Keys or if you are planning to buy an existing business

Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Small Business Owner In Florida?

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."

Opening A Business In The Florida Keys With Help From State Financial Support Programs

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

How To Spot Wild Flamingos In The Florida Keys

It isn't very common to spot wild flamingos in the Florida Keys. Still, if you're a business owner serving Florida Keys tourists or hope to open a business in the Florida Keys that will serve tourists, you can know this about flamingos: People do still have a shot at seeing wild flamingos in the Florida

Will You Qualify For A Business Loan?

The only way to know for sure if you will qualify for a business loan is to apply with a lender. Here are some things to consider though if you want to judge for yourself the likelihood that you will be able to score a business loan. Start Up Businesses If you're looking for a

Restaurants For Sale Under A Million Dollars In The Florida Keys

What if you could buy a restaurant in the Florida Keys for under a million dollars and live the rest of your life in a tropical paradise? It might seem like a dream, but you really can currently buy restaurants for sale in the Florida Keys for under a million dollars. Currently, you could invest

6 Types Of SBA Loan Programs For Your Monroe County Business

There are six SBA loan programs that you might need to know about if you are starting a Monroe County business. SBA 7(a) Loans SBA CDC/504 Loans SBA CAPLines SBA Export Loans SBA Microloans SBA Disaster Loans Companies SBA 7(a) Loans SBA 7(a) loans are the most popular overall form of SBA financing, so we'll

Can A CDFI Help You Qualify For Small Business Lending Programs?

When building capital to start a business, people often use their own personal savings and often get help from family and friends. Often, that's not enough and people starting small businesses need to find assistance with financing. Many of these people turn to a CDFI.  A CDFI is a small private sector financial institution. Examples

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