Business ResourcesThe various sources listed should provide information to assist in accomplishing your business planning or market research. WEBSITES:
American Community Survey
http://www.census.gov/acs/www/index.html
A new nationwide survey with annual updates designed to provide communities a fresh look at how they are changing. Focus in on 800 geographical areas profiles and rankings. American Factfinder
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html
User-friendly source for census information on population, housing, geographic or economic data. Search for Fact Sheets on your community by zip code, city/town, county or state. BEARFACTS
http://www.bea.doc.gov/bea/regional/bearfacts
Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Facts. Narrative analysis for states, counties,
metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), and BEA Economic Areas: area's personal income using
current estimates, growth rates, and a breakdown of the sources of personal income. Central Florida Market Data
http://extra.orlandosentinel.com/marketbook/market.asp
Data from the Orlando Sentinel on everything from Origins of New Residents to Credit Card
Usage, from Housing Starts to Store Sales by Category in the Central Florida region. County Business Patterns
http://censtats.census.gov/cbpnaic/cbpnaic.shtml
Search for business data by county, by ZIP Code or by MSA (metropolitan statistical area). Economic Indicators
http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/briefroom/BriefRm
Here's where to find the leading economic indicators as they are updated. Housing starts,
household income, manufacturers' shipments, inventories and orders, construction spending and more. Score
http://www.score87.org/
Free counseling assistance is available to anyone seeking to start a business or need information on how to grow their business.
Other Important Links
For a listing of the contact information to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations. www.myflorida.com/dbpr
Better Business Bureau - Better Business Bureaus can alert you to complaints against companies in your area. http://www.bbb.org/
West Volusia Regional Chamber of Commerce - a not for profit organization representing a broad-based coalition of businesses from throughout Central Florida. http://www.chamberofcommerceofwestvolusia.com/
Volusia County Economic Development Office - Everything your growing business needs. www.volusia.org/business
Businesses that sell or serve food or food products must be inspected by either the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (1-800-435-7352) or by the Division of Hotel & Restaurant Commission (407-623-1240) PRIOR to obtaining an Occupational License. The Division of Hotel & Restaurant Commission is located at 940 W. Morse Blvd., Suite 290, Winter Park, FL. http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/
You must file a Fictitious Name Registration with the State of Florida as per Florida Statute section 865.09. This applies to anyone conducting a business and using a business name that does not fall under the State of Florida exemption guidelines. For further information, contact the State of Florida Fictitious Name Department at (850) 245-6058. http://www.sunbiz.org/
Corporations are filed with the Secretary of State. Call (850) 245-6052 for further information. Out-of-state corporations must register with the Secretary of State if they intend to use their corporate name. Call (850) 245-6051 for information. http://www.sunbiz.org/
State Sales Tax numbers are issued by the Florida Department of Revenue. Their local office is located at 5420 Diplomat Circle, Orlando 32810 (407) 623-1141. http://www.dor.myflorida.com/
Federal I.D. numbers are issued by the Internal Revenue Service. For information on how to obtain the I.D. number call 1-800-829-1040. http://www.irs.gov/
State licensing requirements can be obtained by calling the Consumer Services Department at 1-800-435-7352. http://www.doacs.state.fl.us/ Workman's Compensation information can be obtained by calling the Orlando office of the Department of Labor at (407)245-0758. http://www.myflorida.com/ Florida First Capital Finance Corporation - Promotes and assists the growth and development of small businesses. http://www.ffcfc.com/
U.S. Small Business Administration - Programs and services to help you start grow and succeed. http://www.sab.gov/
Florida Black Business Investment Board - financing for black-owned businesses. http://www.fbbib.com/
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) - agency specifically created to encourage the creation, growth and expansion of minority-owned businesses in the United States. Orlando Minority Business Opportunity Committee - 407.245.6062 http://www.mbda.gov/
Florida State Programs - Office of Supplier Diversity - Improves business and economic opportunities for Florida's women-owned and minority-owned businesses. http://www.dms.myflorida.com/
Minority/Women Business Enterprise Alliance, Inc. - Dedicated to supporting our clients through entrepreneurial and business development, seminars and workshops, access to capital, management and technical assistance, individual consulting, contract matchmaking, program management, construction services, community advocacy and through our partnerships with other technical assistance providers on local, state and federal levels. http://www.allianceflorida.com/
Florida Trend's Small Business Magazine http://www.floridasmallbusiness.com/
SBA Small Business Guides - http://www.reni.net/
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