Time and financial restrictions are often barriers to finding effective solutions. This section is designed to extend the reach of the small business owner by having expert information available to you 24/7. As you use this section, you will find pertinent information to help your business grow. The success of your business is vital not only you but to the Lakeland Chamber and the community we serve.

Our goal is to keep up with the constantly evolving small business world to always give you up-to-date information on the issues that affect you most so check back often. As a starting point we offer you the following Web sites. At your convenience, we encourage you to visit them. Once on the home page of each site, you can select the categories you wish to pursue for further information on specific topics.


Comprehensive Business Plan Help:
Information on business start-ups, business planning, sales and marketing, cash flow projections, etc.

www.entrepreneur.com

www.cfdc.org/home/about/marketing.aspx

www.sba.gov

www.startupjournal.com

www.dol.gov

www.eflorida.com

www.FloridaSmallBusiness.com


Finance and Taxes:
Includes information on the various types of taxes, tax forms and laws.

www.irs.gov

www.myflorida.com/dor


Human Resources/Training:
Helpful information on employment laws, legal requirements and workforce services.

www.employflorida.net

www.polkworks.org

ww.osha.gov/dcsp.smallbusiness


Miscellaneous:
Demographic Data

www.census.gov


Employment Opportunities

www.employflorida.com


Grant Writing

www.cfda.gov


Insurance

www.fldfs.com


Corporations

www.sunbiz.org


Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights

www.uspto.gov

www.copyright.gov


Compliance Information

www.business.gov