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. 

 

Small Business Links

Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation     
www.myfloridalicense.com

Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations
www.sunbiz.org

Grants.gov
www.grants.gov
Small Business Administration  
www.sba.gov
Small Business Development Center
 University of South Florida  
www.sbdc.usf.edu
 
Starting a Business in Florida
 www.dos.state.fl.us/startbus/index.html  
Florida Black Business Investment Board
 www.fbbib.com
Hispanic Business Initiative Fund
 www.hbiforl.org
Florida Department of State -
 www.dos.state.fl.us/startbus/index.html

Business Licenses, Permits and Regulation  

www.irs.gov  Tax Center Information for Small Businesses

 

 

The Essential Guide to starting, owning and operating your own business in Hernando County is published by the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. This insightful presentation of critical information will help you navigate the ins and outs of your next big venture. 

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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