What Is The Prospera Hispanic Business Initiative Fund?

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.

DeSantis Announces Rebuild Florida Business Loan Program

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

2023-08-07T18:56:52-04:00May 14th, 2019|Business Loans, Owning a Business|

How To Write Ad Content To Attract Millennials To Your Florida Keys Business

Millennials don't like normal advertising techniques. They are more likely to support your business based on shared values than a clever ad gimmick. They want authenticity. What they want matters too because they are now the largest group of consumers that you will find. Is your Florida Keys business competitive in this vastly different market?

Is Fishing Allowed In The Dry Tortugas National Park?

When people visit the Dry Tortugas National Park, they often wonder about fishing rules. Merchants and business owners in Key West, where tourists set off from to spend the day in the Dry Tortugas can impress customers by knowing a lot about the area. Tourists will often ask their waiters, bartenders, innkeepers and other merchants

Deciding Which Type Of Restaurant You Want To Purchase

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

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

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