Applying for Employer Identification Number (EIN) – www.irs.gov/businesses

Registration of Fictitious Name in Florida – www.sunbiz.org

Florida Sales Tax Information – www.myflorida.com/dor/forms

Licensing of Various Professions in Florida – www.myflorida.com/dbpr

SCORE - www.SCORE.org
The Service Corps Of Retired Executives (“SCORE”) is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide.  SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  SCORE was founded in 1964 and has 389 chapters in locations throughout the U.S., with thousands of volunteers nationwide.  SCORE provides a public service by offering small business advice and training to help small businesses grow and flourish. 

You can contact a local SCORE office in Florida, such as:

Broward SCORE – www.score17.org

Citrus County SCORE – www.scorecitrus.org

Jacksonville SCORE- www.scorejax.org

Hillsborough SCORE – www.tampascore.org

Miami-Dade SCORE – www.scoremiami.org

Orlando SCORE – www.scoreorlando.org

Naples SCORE – www.scorenaples.org

FSBDC - www.floridasbdc.com
The Florida Small Business Development Center (“FSBDC”) is a network of small business development centers located in various colleges and universities throughout Florida.  Each SBDC provides counseling and business expertise in their area to small business owners or those who desire to start a business in Florida.  The FSBDC is a non-profit organization.  Local SBDC’s offer everything from extensive one-on-one counseling and small business workshops to large group meetings on important business topics.  Training topics cover business start-up, business planning, etc.

You can find a local SBDC at www.floridasbdc.com

SBA - www.sba.gov
The U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) is a government-created organization whose purpose is to aid, counsel, assist and promote small businesses in America.  There are local SBA offices throughout the country and in Florida.  The South Florida District Office can be contacted at www.sba.gov/fl/south/, the North Florida District Office can be contacted at www.sba.gov/fl/north  

SBRN - www.sbrn.org
The Small Business Resource Network (“SBRN”) is a network of service providers, consultants and government agencies offering assistance to small businesses.  The Network is designed especially for the small business person by providing a Directory of frequently accessed regulatory agencies, organizations and professionals who have expertise with small businesses.  The Network is designed to bring all these groups together to streamline the process of finding and utilizing professional resources for your small business needs. 

Florida County Chambers of Commerce - Directory: www.floridaguide.com/chambers/counties.html