How Do I Apply For An EIN?

Employer Identification Numbers, also known as an "EIN" are issued for tax administration. You can use an EIN number for a number of purposes. They aren't used to participate in tax lien sales, lotteries, etc. You might not actually need an EIN number, because your organization might be exempt. You should consult with a business

Commercial Real Estate Agents Are Specialized, Differ From Residential Agents

Commercial real estate involves an enormous range of minutiae compared to residential real estate. It's imperative that you don't use a residential real estate agent to handle your commercial real estate needs. Your real estate team must be well-seasoned in commercial real estate. State, federal, and local laws are involved. Especially in the Florida Keys,

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

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

What You Need To Know About The Florida Keys History & Discovery Center

If you are about to open a new business in the Florida Keys or buy an existing business in the Florida Keys, you should become familiar with key tourist attractions. After all, a business owner who can direct tourists to cool locations will be appreciated that much more by customers. One of the popular tourist

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

Should You Get An Angel Investor To Buy A Florida Keys Business?

If you dream of owning a business, you might have heard of angel investors. Angel investors are wealthy individuals who help fund businesses. They don't usually have much interest in running the business themselves, but they usually see value in a business that they choose to invest in. They aren't usually funding businesses to simply

Starting A Business In The Florida Keys: Florida Fictitious Name Online Registration

Are you thinking of starting a small business in the Florida Keys? We hope you'll let us help you find a commercial building for rent in the Florida Keys, but we also love pointing to quick answers to some of your common business start up questions! Are you wondering how to register for a business

Starting A Business: Types of Business Entities

Are you considering starting a business? Have you decided on a business structure? This will be one of the first decisions you will need to make. It's certainly among the least exciting, least creative decisions you will make as you dive into the world of entrepreneurship, but it's an important step. Here's a brief rundown

Does Key West Need More ‘Coworking’ Office Buildings?

At a recent ULI Houston luncheon discussing matters including the Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2019, the idea of coworking as a core strategy came up. Though it was a gathering of Houston minds, the implications are actually being realized across the nation: Commercial real estate investors are becoming more than just landlords, there's a

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