start your business
Starting a business can be challenging and many questions arise when getting your start-up going. We have assembled some tools and resources in the Sarasota community to help you get going! Whether it's deciding if your idea will stand up to the current economy, finding the perfect location, the paperwork and forms you must fill out or what's your plan, we've got you covered.
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Opportunities to connect with Chamber Members - Local Attorneys
SCORE (A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration) - Resources for Non-Profits
BIG (Bright Ideas on the Gulf Coast) - Entrepreneurial Concierge Service
Gulf Coast Community Foundation - Resources for Non-Profits
SCORE (A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration) - Resources for Non-Profits
BIG (Bright Ideas on the Gulf Coast) - Entrepreneurial Concierge Service
Gulf Coast Community Foundation - Resources for Non-Profits
It’s all In A Name
Search the Florida Department of State | Division of Corporations - SunBiz.org
What’s My Risk?
George Jenkins, LUTCF - Insurance Risks
U.S. Small Business Administration - Don't Forget about Filing & Paying Taxes
U.S. Small Business Administration - Emergency Preparedness
U.S. Small Business Administration - Don't Forget about Filing & Paying Taxes
U.S. Small Business Administration - Emergency Preparedness
Business Plan Writing Assistance
SCORE (A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration) - Create a Comprehensive Business Plan
U.S. Small Business Administration - Write Your Business Plan
SCORE (A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration) - New Business Checklist for Sarasota & Manatee Counties
SCORE (A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration) - Upcoming Manasota SCORE Workshops
Open Colleges - How To Write A Business Plan
Purdue University Global - Small Business Disaster Recovery Plan
U.S. Small Business Administration - Write Your Business Plan
SCORE (A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration) - New Business Checklist for Sarasota & Manatee Counties
SCORE (A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration) - Upcoming Manasota SCORE Workshops
Open Colleges - How To Write A Business Plan
Purdue University Global - Small Business Disaster Recovery Plan
Financing and Funding
Opportunities to connect with Chamber Members - Local Banks
U.S. Small Business Administration - Finance Your Business
U.S. Small Business Administration - Managing Small Business Cash Flow - Answers to 10 Commonly Asked Questions
ConsumersAffairs.com - consumer advocacy organization - Business Loans & Financing
Money Saving Pro - Small Business Loans
U.S. News & World Report - Best Business Credit Cards of 2024
U.S. Small Business Administration - Finance Your Business
U.S. Small Business Administration - Managing Small Business Cash Flow - Answers to 10 Commonly Asked Questions
ConsumersAffairs.com - consumer advocacy organization - Business Loans & Financing
Money Saving Pro - Small Business Loans
U.S. News & World Report - Best Business Credit Cards of 2024
Marketing & Networking
Opportunities to connect with Chamber Members - Local Marketing Firms
Opportunities to connect with Chamber Members - Networking with The Chamber
Opportunities to connect with Chamber Members - Networking with The Chamber
Finding Employees & Human Resources
Opportunities to connect locally through The Chamber - Job Bank
CareerEdge - Training the next generation of skilled workers - Workforce Development
U.S. Small Business Administration - Hire & Manage Employees
Opportunities to connect with Chamber Members - Local Human Resources & Payroll Firms
CareerEdge - Training the next generation of skilled workers - Workforce Development
U.S. Small Business Administration - Hire & Manage Employees
Opportunities to connect with Chamber Members - Local Human Resources & Payroll Firms
Local Demographics
Sarasota County - County Demographics & Statistics
Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee County - Commercial Realtors
Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) - Business Location Assistance & Tax Incentives
U.S. Small Business Administration - Home-Based Businesses
Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee County - Commercial Realtors
Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) - Business Location Assistance & Tax Incentives
U.S. Small Business Administration - Home-Based Businesses
Forms Needed
SCORE (A resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration) - New Business Checklist for Sarasota & Manatee Counties
City of Sarasota - City Business
City of Venice - City Planning & Zoning
Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) - Business Assistance
City of Sarasota - City Business
City of Venice - City Planning & Zoning
Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) - Business Assistance
Relocation documents
Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen - The Florida Relocation Guide
Additional Resources: Florida Small Business Development Center at USF
See something missing that could help other business owners, such as yourself? Please email us with your suggestions
See something missing that could help other business owners, such as yourself? Please email us with your suggestions
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