Resources
Useful business links for research and financial ratios/statistics.
AM&AA - Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors – Premier organization of middle-market business intermediaries.
BEBR - Bureau of Economic and Business Research at University of Florida.
BizStats - Useful financial ratios, business statistics, and benchmarks by type of business.
BuyerZone - Price quotes and advice for major business purchases.
Enterprise Florida - Economic development resources.
Florida Department of Revenue - Register to collect and remit Florida taxes, including sales and unemployment taxes.
Florida Division of Corporations - Search for a corporate or fictitious name. Form a corporation or LLC online.
FRED - Florida Research and Economic Database – focus on employment data.
Internal Revenue Service - Apply online for a Federal Employer Identification Number.
MELISSA Data - Look up a variety of location-specific statistics and data. Good source for mailing lists.
Small Business Administration - Description of loan programs and other financial assistance provided by the SBA.
State of Florida - Portal for all state business services.
U.S. Census - County, zip code, and metropolitan area business patterns and demographics.
