Business Startup Guide
Discover the steps to getting your business off to a solid start
Write a Business Plan
A business plan is essential to starting and
running a business and often is required when
applying for loans and seeking investors. Detail
the business’s purpose and goals and how you will
achieve them.
Choose a Location
Considerations include proximity to potential
customers, ease of access and zoning restrictions.
The Chamber will help you navigate the local
permitting process and locate commercial space.
Obtain Financing
The Chamber can connect you with banks and
credit unions that finance small businesses as
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well as provide information on federal and state
financing, including programs for minority,
veteran and women entrepreneurs.
Choose a Legal Structure
The most common business structures are Sole
Proprietorships, Partnerships, Corporations,
S Corporations and Limited Liability Companies.
The Chamber can assist you in finding legal
guidance if needed.
Register Your Business
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To do business in Florida, you need to register your
company with the Florida Division of Corporations
and obtain a bank account for the company. You
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