Small Business and Start-Up Resources

At PoweringFlorida, we know that small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups are the foundation of Florida’s economy. We also know that starting a business can be a difficult and strenuous project, and where you choose to set up shop matters. By connecting people with resources through private and government organizations, PoweringFlorida can help small business owners access incentives like business loans, technical assistance or business consulting. 

Additional resources like the Florida Small Business Development Center Network can also offer further business assistance. Learn how PoweringFlorida’s initiatives can help your small business get up and running, including no-cost options like FPL’s Small Business Tool.

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Get Your Start in Florida

Starting a small business in Florida has never been easier. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 5.5 million new businesses were launched in America in 2023, and SimplifyLLC ranked the Sunshine State as the #2 best state to start a new business. A combination of favorable tax rates, an influx of educated talent, and an increase in consumer spending make the state of Florida a leading ecosystem for economic development.

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Getting Started in Florida

 

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Business Friendly Tax Climate

Florida small businesses benefit from the state’s competitive tax climate. A maximum corporate tax rate of 5.5% allows small business owners to save more and reinvest in future growth. Companies may also be eligible for additional exemptions to extend savings further.

Florida’s Tax Climate

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Highly Educated Talent Pool

Part of any business’s success is the quality of its employees. Start-ups looking to build impactful teams can find the talent they need here. Florida is ranked #1 for higher education and has a talent pool of highly educated young professionals and experienced industry leaders.

Florida’s Workforce

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Access to Millions of Customers

Reaching the right customers is easy in Florida. Over 23 million potential customers call Florida home, making it easy to reach your audience. Florida is also uniquely positioned to reach customers on a national and global level, with a logistics infrastructure of highways, airports, and seaports designed to make the shipping and receiving of goods a breeze.

Distribution Infrastructure

Additional Resources

Minority Business Resource Center

Tap into resources curated for minority-owned businesses, including consulting, certifications and connections to local and regional groups and associations.

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FPL Small Business Tool

FPL’s Small Business Tool can help you get started. The tool allows you to identify and map potential customers, suppliers, demographics and labor force; benchmark yourself against the competition and more.

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35 Mules

35 Mules is the first in-house innovation hub backed by a global energy leader. 35 Mules provides startups of any stage and industry with subject matter expertise, business services, world-class facilities, access to leadership and entrepreneurial coaching, and more.

Visit 35 Mules

Florida SBDC

The Florida Small Business Development Center Network provides access to no-cost consulting, affordable and high-quality resources, innovative tools, and the knowledge of a diverse network of small business experts.

Visit the SBDC

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