Nobody wants to think about it, but everyone who lives along the coast has to – and that’s what is needed in a hurricane evacuation. While the Florida Keys have escaped most major hurricanes in the last decade, that doesn’t mean a major one couldn’t strike at any time. It’s best to be prepared all […]
When it comes down to it, that’s a question you have to ask yourself. Why did you buy it? (Or did you? Was it gifted to you, or did you inherit it, or did you actually buy it?) How successful have you been with the business you’ve done there? Whatever the answers are to these […]
If you are planning to start a business in Monroe County, Florida, there are some important basics you need to know. Here’s a handy resource guide for Monroe County entrepreneurs. Monroe County Occupational Licenses If you need an occupational license in Monroe County, you can obtain one at 88800 Overseas Highway in Plantation Key. Call (305) […]
Business owners from all generations are feeling more confident about how the economy is affecting their businesses, according to the Spark Business Barometer. What’s even better for people interested in selling commercial property in the Florida Keys is that the younger business owners, the Millennials, are feeling much more optimistic about the future of their […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 own a business in the Florida Keys? Depending on the kind of business, you might be able to do contract work for the state. In order to do business with the State of Florida, you will have to create a vendor account. You can create a vendor account using the MFMP Vendor Information […]
Florida allows woman-owned enterprises, veteran-owned enterprises, and minority-owned enterprises to apply for a Certified Business Enterprise Status. This is also known as a “CBE.” It affords these groups significant advantages in business. Not only does it give you a competitive edge while bidding on jobs within the state, it also helps your business get noticed […]
Did you know that the State of Florida has a Mentor-Protégé Program? The State of Florida’s Mentor-Protégé Program helps small businesses by offering help to small businesses getting started from experienced and established businesses. Florida’s Mentor-Protégé Program is administered by Florida’s Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD). It involves an established business owner mentoring certified woman-, […]
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