LSCC: Business Assistance Center - Thinking About Starting a Business

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How do I know if I am REALLY ready to start a business?
Am I REALLY ready to commit to starting a business? (Checklist)
What are the steps to start a business?
Where do I find out about general business requirements in Florida?
What are the requirements and procedures required for doing business in Florida?
What are the different structures that I should consider for my business?
How do I become corporation?
Is franchising for me?
Which franchises does the Small Business Administration acknowledge?
Is there an organization to help with services for a home based business?
Where can I find information about getting or needing a license for a specific business or profession in Florida?
Where do I go in the towns to get the city occupational license? (Lake County)
Where do I go in the towns to get the city occupational license? (Sumter County)
What is the tangible tax and do I have to file for it?
Where do I go to find out about hiring someone for my business?
Where do I find information about basic business skills workshops for small business owners?
Where do I find information about computer skills workshops for small business owners?
Where do I find information about advanced topics workshops for small business owners?
Where can I find information about starting a business in the hospitality industry?
Where do I find information regarding the demographics of Lake County?
Where do I find information regarding the demographics of Sumter County?
If I'm going to name my business something other than my name, what do I need to do?