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Child Care
Becoming a Florida Licensed Child Care Provider
Forms needed to become a Florida licensed child care provider.
Becoming an Accredited Family Child Care Provider
Become an accredited family child care provider.
Child Care Licensing
Information about Florida childcare training and licensing.
Child Care Regulation and Licensing
Apply for a child care license
Child Care Regulations
Find out about child care regulations, licensing, and training.
Child Supervision
Information about child supervision.
Childcare Licensing Information
Florida child care licensing overview.
Childcare Training
Florida child care training and credentialing requirements.
Early Childhood Research and News
The latest news and research concerning early childhood development.
Guide to Child Care Rules
Guide to information relating to all state and federal child care policies, procedures and regulations.
Demographics
BizStats
Statistics on businesses, industries, and corportations.
Bureau of Economic and Business Research (UF)
Florida business and job statistics.
eFlorida
Florida economic information statistics.
FedStats
Supporting a Community of Practice Engaged in Federal Statistics
Office of Economic and Demographic research
Florida economic, population, demographic, and revenue statistics, analysis tools, and estimates.
U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Bureau census statistics
U.S. Census Bureau Quickfacts for Florida
US Census Bureau Quickfacts provides statistics for states and counties with a population of 5,000 or more. This link shows data for the state of Florida's population.
Funding
7(a) Loan Program
Information about SBA 7(a) Loan Programs.
Business and Professional Regulation
License, permit, registration, unlicensed construction, inspection, file a complaint, or provide feedback.
CDC/504 Loan Program
Information about SBA CDC/504 loans.
Determining Employee Status
Information to help determine whether a person is an independent contractor or employee.
Economic Development Office Locator
Economic Development Regional offices-map is not interactive.
Employee Identification Number Application
Apply for an employee identification number.
Employer Bankruptcy
What to do when your employer goes bankrupt.
Family Medical Leave Act
Information about the Family Medical Leave Act.
Federal Business Opportunities
Business opportunities with the federal government.
Filing a Business Complaint
Directions for filing a complaint against a business.
Florida Administrative Code
Find Florida rules and laws.
Florida Administrative Weekly
Business rules, regulations, and documentation.
Florida Building Codes
Florida Building Code online.
Florida Business Forms
Corporations, trademarks, limited partnerships, limited liability companies.
Florida Corporations
Companies, partnerships, trademarks, fictitious name registrations and liens.
Florida Municipal Codes
Free municipal and county codes and ordinances.
Florida Prosperity Partnership
Free business services - including financial literacy classes, business education center, and tax preparation information.
Florida Statutes
Florida statutes online.
Florida Workers Compensation
Florida Workers Compensation information.
Government Agricultural Loans
Federal agricultural government loan information.Legal
Government Contracting Information
Learn about government contracting.
Microloan Program
Information about SBA Microloans.
Trademarks and Patents
Apply, check, verify, and learn more for patents and trademarks.
United States Copyright Office
How to get a copyright for your work. FAQ's, laws, and your rights.
Vendor Marketplace
Useful tools and information to help you do business with the State of Florida.
Jobs
Department of Labor Minimum Wages
Information about Florida's minimum wage laws.
Employ Florida
Search for jobs and create a resume with the Employ Florida database.
Florida Job Fairs
Find a job fair in Florida near you.
Injured Worker Compensation
Learn about workers' compensation benefits and how to report an injury or illness.
Job Earnings Information
Check the Occupational Outlook Handbook for information on jobs such as training and education required, earnings, expected job prospects and more.
Licensing
Business & Professional Regulation
Professions that require a Florida license.
Florida Business Licenses
Apply for a Florida business license, renew your business license, check on continuing education requirements. File a complaint.
Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
Information on licensing, building codes, inspections, instant public records, unlicensed activity, filing a complaint, and applications.
Florida Permits & Licensing
State Dept of Agriculture frequently asked questions and answers about Florida licensing, permits and registrations.
Licensee Search
Search for proper licensing of businesses by name, number, city, county or type.
Recovery
Florida Renewable Energy Projects funded by ARRA
Florida renewable energy projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus).
Recovery Act Q & A for Small Businesses
Recovery Act Q & A for Small Businesses
Recovery – Track the Money
Access to information related to Recovery Act spending. Allows for the reporting of potential fraud, waste, and abuse.
Small Business
Business Start-Up Information (myflorida.com)
Getting started in a Florida business.
Business Start-Up Information (sunbiz.org)
Starting a business in Florida.
Office of Veterans Business Development | Resources
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program provides entrepreneurial development services to veterans interested in starting a business.
SCORE-Advice for Your Business
Online business advice, online workshops & more from SCORE.
Small Business Assistance
Small business help in Central Florida.
Small Business Assistance – North Florida
Small business help in North Florida.
Small Business Assistance – South Florida
Small business help in South Florida.
Small Business Development Centers Locator
Small Business Development Centers in Florida (map).
Small Business Finance
Learn about finance and accounting for Small Businesses.
Small Business Help – West Florida
Small business help in West Florida.
Small Business Learning Center
Training, tools, and local assistance.
Small Business Locations
Information about selecting a location for a small business in Florida
Small Business Planning
Learn about small business planning.
Start a Small Business
Learn about starting a small business.
Starting a Business in Florida
A wizard guides through what to consider when starting a business in Florida.
Women's Business Center Locator
Find your local women's business center.
Taxes
Business Topics Index
A-Z Tax index for businesses.
Federal Small Business Tax Forms/Instructions
Federal small business tax forms and instructions.
File a Florida Corporate Return
File annual Florida corporate tax returns.
Filing Florida Small Business Taxes
Filing and paying Florida small business taxes.
Florida Business Taxes
Florida Department of Revenue-Business Taxes.
Florida Tax Forms
Florida tax forms for businesses and consumers.
Small Business Tax Center
Apply for EIN, federal forms, and publications from the IRS.
Small Business Tax Health Care Credit
An explanation of small business health care tax credit.
Small Business Tax Help
Small business tax help and training.
Tax Calendar for Small Businesses
Tax Calendar for small businesses.
Tax Guide for Employers
Employer's Tax Guide (Circular E).
Tax Information for Starting, Opening, and Closing a Business
Starting, operating, and closing a business.
Mobile Apps
America's Economy - US Census Bureau. iOS.
Use this app to verify that your customers’ sales and use tax resale or exemption certificates are valid before making tax-exempt sales. To use this app you must be registered to collect Florida sales and use tax, and have a valid resale certificate.
Florida Dept of Revenue FL Tax. iOS.
Use this app to verify that your customers’ sales and use tax resale or exemption certificates are valid before making tax-exempt sales. To use this app you must be registered to collect Florida sales and use tax, and have a valid resale certificate.
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