Florida is a great place to start a business. However, it can feel like you need a map to open your doors legally. Between county rules, city requirements, and state agencies, it’s easy to miss a step and lose time right when you’re ready to start earning money. This guide provides a practical explanation of how to apply for...
In Florida, a handshake and a truck are not enough to run a contracting business. You need a proper contractor license. If you take on construction work without one, you risk fines and stop-work orders. You could even face criminal penalties. Many tradespeople run into trouble by underestimating the process of getting a contractor license in Florida. This guide...
You worked hard to build a business, buy property, or grow savings in Florida. As you grow older, you may start to worry about what happens to everything if something happens to you. Many people assume a will solves that problem. However, a will does not always give your family the privacy, control, or speed they need. That is...
Florida continues to draw entrepreneurs from across the country, and for good reason. The state offers strong population growth, no state personal income tax, and access to diverse industries ranging from tourism and healthcare to technology and international trade. New residents and visitors create a steady demand for goods and services, while major airports, ports, and highways make it...
Business cycles can severely affect the viability of a business. Sometimes the business environment shifts, and a previously successful company falls on hard times. When hard times come, some companies end up getting dissolved. Fortunately, even the difficult times are often temporary. A business strategy that was once not viable might suddenly become an outstanding opportunity. These situations can...
From Miami’s electronic beats to Jacksonville’s indie wave, the Florida music scene has always been about innovation. Now, a new musician has joined the mix: artificial intelligence (AI). With the help of AI tools, artists can compose melodies, write lyrics, and even mimic the sound of famous artists in seconds. But Florida creators, producers, and business owners want to...
At some point, business success can cause good problems. For example, when your business has expanded into another state, this is a good “problem” to have! But it does raise some questions, like, can I live in a state different than my LLC? You may also choose to live in one state but operate your business out of another...
When a business or an individual has an idea that they want to protect from being used by others without their permission, it is best to seek legal protection of that intellectual property. So what are the different types of intellectual property, and how can an owner protect their rights? Today we look at the main types of intellectual...
When you sell T-shirts in Florida, you are not only competing with local boutiques, but you are up against beach-boardwalk vendors, festival booths, online sellers, and tourists who want quick souvenirs. Designs spread fast here, and copycats spread even faster. If you created a design you are proud of, you might worry that someone else will print it, profit...
If you run a business in Florida, you already juggle enough—weather risks, a competitive market, staffing challenges, and day-to-day operations. The last thing you want is a sudden ownership crisis. Yet many Florida businesses crumble when a partner retires, gets sick, or faces a personal emergency. Buy-sell agreements give you a plan, so your company doesn’t get caught in...