Hernando County Office of Business Development

Hernando County Small Business

Small Businesses providing diversity and innovation are essential to the economy of Florida and Hernando County . 

According to Small Business Administration statistics, small businesses represent more than 99 percent of all employers  and provide approximately 75 percent of the net new jobs added to the economy.

Hernando County has it's share of small businesses that make a welcome contribution to the county's  economy. Whether just starting your small business or expanding it, Hernando County can be the right place for your business.

Some links with information on starting and operating a small business:

Business Licenses, Permits and Regulation  

Starting a Business in Florida

Taxes  

Business and Professional Regulation

Small Business Administration Library  

Small Business Development Center

www.irs.gov  Tax Center Information for Small Businesses

Chamber Esstial Guide to Starting a BusinessThe Hernando County Chamber of Commerce publishes a guide for those contemplating starting a small business in Hernando County. It is pack with information valuable to anyone starting a business of any size.

The Essential Guide to Starting and Operating a Small Business in Hernando County
(2.2MB PDF file)

    Form: Small Business Administration 504 Loan Application (2.5MB PDF file)

Business.gov: The Business Gateway to Federal Resources

Pasco/Hernando Chapter 439
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26 East Liberty Street - Brooksville, Florida 34601   Phone (352) 540-6400  FAX (352)754-5361