the keys to building your business

Starting
a Business?

BUSINESS PLAN RESOURCES:

• ​10-Step Guide to Starting a Business
• Developing a Business Plan
• ​Business Planning Workbook ... (PDF)
• Sample Business Plan ... (PDF)
• ​5 Core Questions Addressed In Your Business Plan
• Develop A Marketing Strategy
• About Your Competition
• Targeted Sales Leads from infofree.com

UPCOMING COURSE SCHEDULE:

• 1-Day-to-Start (3/7/22)
  
• Paying Yourself (3/14/22)
  
• Determine Your Legal Structure (3/21/22)
  
• Do You Need Business Insurance? (3/28/22)
  
• Contracts 101 (4/7/22)
  
• Marketing Strategies for Your Startup (4/14/22)
  
• Accessing Capital (4/21/22)
  

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Starting
a Business
In Seminole?

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

1. All state licenses/DBA/ficticious names must be acquired...
   
   
2. Before acquiring property, purchase or lease, one MUST make certain the use of the property is allowed and is zoned appropriately. This information can be found through the local municipalities if property is within city limits otherwise found through the county.
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3. Apply for a BTR (Business Tax Receipt or Occupational License)

Apply for a BTR
Info page
Form link
Sample form

COUNTY RESOURCES:

• Pinellas County Demographics Report
• Career Source Pinellas
• Library

• ​Visit St. Pete Clearwater
• Pinellas County Business Enterprise Program
• Pinellas County Industrial Locations

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Growing
Your Business?

SUBHEAD:

• ​Dennis Hammel SCORE
• Yolanda Goodlow - FL SDBC (Pinellas County)
• Casey Reader - First Home Bank
• Grow with Google®

SUBHEAD:

• ​Preparing for Retirement Exit Strategies