Whether you're starting or operating a business in Florida, you will need to make sure all state and local business registration requirements have been met. This 75 page publication includes information for registering with the appropriate state regulatory authorities, contacting the Florida Department of Revenue to obtain the required tax information, and applying for occupational licenses. The Florida Business Guide, published by State of Florida.com, provides a more detailed list of Florida business requirements, along with step-by-step instructions for correctly registering your business.

This book includes self-test section at the end of each chapter. Test yourself, then check answers in the back of the book to see how you score. CD-ROM included.

- A practical, readable guide to your legal rights in Florida - A practical, readable guide to your legal rights in Florida. - Having some general knowledge of the law can help avoid costly mistakes - Newly revised and updated - For anyone who needs to know the basics of Florida law - Property Law--landlord/tenant, wills, trusts - Family Law--parent/child, marriage, divorce, guardianship, adoption - Business Law--corporations/partnerships, promissory notes/mortgages, contracts, agency/employment, Insurance - Special Areas--torts, criminal law, small claims, consumer law - Are you buying or selling a home? - Is it time to think about writing a will or setting up a trust? - Are you incorporating a business or wondering about employee/contractor issues? - Are you a renter or landlord unsure of your rights and obligations? - Have you received unaceptable products or services but don't know how to file a claim? - Are you considering adoption?

This book covers many of the aspects of operating a business related to or part of the construction industry. Every contractor must know, as they are responsible for, the proper way to file taxes; What insurance to carry; How to manage daily accounts; How, when, and why to file paper work for a lien. All of these topics as well as some general business information is presented in this manual. It includes excerpts from or entire sections of Federal Codes, State Statutes, Local Ordinances and the administrative rules related to all of the above.

This series covers the federal, state, and local regulations imposed on small businesses, with concise, friendly and up-to-the-minute advice on each critical step of starting your own business.

A comprehensive HR guide for employers, HR professionals and managers. This Florida-specific Human Resources Management manual was updated on Feb. 2016. Locally authored by Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson. Covers everything from pre-hire through post-termination. Written in plain English and easy to understand. Official resource of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.