Operating Your Business

Forms & Suppliers

Federal & State Taxes  An overview from Florida Trend Magazine.

Federal Government Tax Forms   A compilation of Internal Revenue Service forms and publications for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and the self-employed. Provides an overview of the federal tax responsibilities of a small business.  

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations Forms  Printable and online application forms.

Florida Department of Revenue Forms   Various tax forms and publications for Florida businesses.   Check here to find out what taxes are required in the state.

Florida Division of Corporations Forms  Forms, instructions and fees for registering with the State of Florida as a Corporation (profit and non-profit), Partnership, or Limited Liability Company (LLC). Includes many other forms pertaining to business changes and operations.  Also file electronically.

Microsoft Office Templates
Templates and forms for finance and accounting, ordering and inventory, legal, marketing, planning and more, from Microsoft Office Online.

Small Business Administration Forms
An array of forms and applications for the small business owner: financial assistance, technical assistance, contracting and surety bonding, OSHA, IRS, and more from the Small Business Administration (SBA) forms library.

ThomasNet   Industrial suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors in North America.

Insurance & Safety

Affordable Care Act  Find out what it means for your small business.  Small Business Administration.

E-Verify  Use this Federal database to determine the eligibility of your employees to work in the U.S.

Employee Safety  Check out OSHA regulations for creating a safe work environment.   Occupational Safety & Health Administration.

Florida Small Business Owners' Insurance Guide   Information on workers' comp, liability, property, health, auto, etc.

Guide to the Affordable Care Act  From the Florida Division of Consumer Services.

Health Insurance Marketplace   Shop for health insurance for your employees through the Federal Government's official consumer site.  In addition, see Florida's Health Insurance Marketplace. 

Insurance  Find out about the different types of insurance available to small business owners.

Labor Law   If you plan to hire employees, you will need to be familiar with Federal and State labor laws.

Workers' Compensation  As an employer, find out what you need to comply with State regulations.