Florida Isn't Just For Tourists
No matter what your interests, you will find something in Florida to enjoy.
Whether you like mouse ears and theme parks, the warm, sunny beaches or the exotic wildlife, Florida attractions are hard to beat.
With an increasingly friendly business environment, Florida is also a great place to do business! When most people think of Florida they think of sunshine, palm trees and fabulous winter vacations.
What most people don't realize is that Florida is also a great place to incorporate.
If you own your own business or are considering starting one, you owe it to yourself to discover the benefits of a Florida corporation.
For starters, there is no personal income tax in the State of Florida.
While regular corporations are subject to a 5.5% tax on federal taxable income over $5,000, if you incorporate your Florida business and elect S status you can have your cake and eat it too!
Florida S corporations are NOT taxable entities and are therefore not required to file state income tax returns (except for the first year).
The result is this: you can have the benefits of a corporation, and pay no tax!
But there's more: Unlike most states, Florida does not have any minimum capital requirements.
So if you are just starting out and don't have a lot of money, you can still take full advantage of incorporating without having to put a lot of cash into your company.
Some states require you to fund your corporation with at least $1,000 in capital.
Not so in Florida. Another good thing about incorporating in Florida is that it's easy to do and you don't have to involve a lot of different people.
For example, while many states require you to have more than one director and a different person for each corporate officer, in Florida the Director, President, Secretary and Treasurer can all be the SAME person!
This makes it easy for smaller businesses that want the benefits of a corporation without all the hassle. Florida is increasingly becoming a "business friendly" state.
It already has some of the lowest annual fees and corporate reporting requirements in the country.
But here's some even better news: The shareholders, directors and officers of a Florida corporation can remain anonymous if they so choose! The Secretary of State of Florida does not require the names or addresses of shareholders, directors or officers to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
Since the State does not keep a record of who owns or controls the corporation, you can conduct business in Florida with complete PRIVACY. One of the first decisions a business owner must make after deciding to incorporate is selecting the proper state of incorporation.
While there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer or standard, some states are better to incorporate in than others.
Florida happens to be one of the better choices.
However, what's right for some isn't necessarily what's right for everybody.
If you are considering incorporating your business, then you owe it to yourself to examine all of the choices.
Before making any legal or financial decision, always consult with an experienced and competent professional who knows you and your unique circumstances.
And be sure to mention Florida as one of the possible choices.
Remember, Florida isn't only for tourists:
It's for corporations too!.
Protect Your ASSets in Business
Many people are starting an online business without a thought about the danger this may pose to their personal assets. The type of protection you need depends upon the nature of your business and the amount of your personal assets. If you have no personal assets, you probably don't need much protection. They say "you can't get blood from a turnip". Hey, if someone wants to take over your credit card debt, they are welcome to it! But if you do have investments, or own a home, and someone sues your business, they could take your personal assets.
If you do not incorporate your business, by default it is a "sole proprietorship". This means your business is YOU and your assets are at risk. If your product is something like greeting cards, then you are not extremely vulnerable to a lawsuit. You would think it would be difficult for someone to be harmed by a greeting card, but someone might interpret the prose on the card as personal character defamation, or they might get a paper cut...
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Burst Awarded Contract for Idaho Public TV HD Upgrade
Denver, CO (ContentDesk) June 18, 2006 -- Burst was recently awarded a contract to design and build a Multi-Format Digital HD Production Control Room for Idaho Public Televisions (IDPTV) flagship station, KAID-TV Channel 4, in Boise, Idaho.
Bursts design for the production control room incorporates the multiple user functionality of the different work areas while maximizing equipment layout, workspace and workflow.
Burst has worked with Idaho PTV to incorporate the latest HD equipment and design to bring a fully capable 1080i HD production facility online. Work began at the end of May and will be competed by the end of June, 2006.About BurstBurst designs, engineers and installs creative, integrated systems for video, broadcast and presentation technologies. Burst specializes in bundled solutions to complex projects, from hardware and software, to installation and training.
Owned and managed by Kirk Basefsky and Robin Heywood since 1991, Burst is headquartered...
Burst Awarded Contract for Idaho Public TV HD Upgrade
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An Introduction to Incorporating in Florida
Starting a business? Relocating your corporation's headquarters?The state of Florida is ripe with business opportunity. The Governor of Florida, Jeb Bush, recently proclaimed that Florida ""is a story of a robust economy, of technology innovation, of entrepreneurship, of international commerce, and of a great quality of life."" These are all excellent reasons to incorporate in Florida.Additionally, the economic statistics agree with the Governor's position. For instance, in the first quarter of 2005, Florida's GSP (Gross State Product) was $613.9 billion. This number is up 1.2% from the previous quarter and more astoundingly, is up 4.6% from the previous year. As you can see, the business climate in the state of Florida is encouraging.
Besides having a robust economy, there are many government incentives to encourage you to conduct business and/or incorporate in Florida. Some examples include targeted qualified industry tax refunds to special zones and sites that eliminate state...
An Introduction to Incorporating in Florida
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Press Releases Can Increase Search Engine Positioning
When you write a press release, what is your ultimate goal?
No doubt, getting the information to as many publications and on as many Web sites as possible.
The focus lies in moving outward? taking the press release to as many *other* sources as possible.
We buy lists of journalists, pay public relations companies to distribute the release to thousands of targeted leads, use online press release distribution services, and create our own in-house list of reporters to touch base with.
This is the "standard" route that press release distribution takes.However, we generally don't think about how these releases can work for us in other ways.
For instance, have you considered the fact that adding your press releases to your own site can increase your visibility and boost your lead generation efforts?How?
Because press releases can open new avenues for search engine spiders and site visitors to find you.Writing A Search-Engine-Friendly ReleasePress...
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i9Check Offers Free Trial Subscription of Web-based I-9 Form Completion Software
i9Check is pleased to offer free trial subscriptions of its web-based I-9 form completion software. The recent arrests of 250 workers at Walmart stores demonstrates that the enforcement of employment eligibility (I-9) regulations is alive and well. Employers who refuse to properly complete the I-9 form or monitor its employees work authorization status face fines of up to $10,000 per worker. While the one-page form may appear simple, failing to properly incorporate the I-9 form into a company's new hire processes can expose the employer to civil and even criminal penalties. i9Check software alleviates the burdensome paperwork requirements associated with I-9 law.
It guides both new hire and HR representative in the completion of the I-9 form, ensuring that all necessary spaces are completed and proper documentation requested and presented. The web-based software enables Human Resources departments to complete and track its I-9 files over the Internet. This arrangement ensures...
i9Check Offers Free Trial Subscription of Web-based I-9 Form Completion Software
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Boost Your Networking Opportunities
A short and memorable web address will ensure that your new contacts can also locate you and be updated with your company's developments.Always use your corporate email address when corresponding with your networks.Incorporate a blog (an online diary) in your corporate website and invite your networks to contribute to your comments.Profile your networks and provide free links back to their own websites.Join Networking online forums like OpenBC, LinkedIn and Ecademy etc.Join Trade Associations.Ensure that your namecard has relevant contact information and keywords about what you do. Provide free content for global portals will also ensure that your website will appear high on search engines' ranking.
However, this may not be sustainable in the long run as your content may be "open-source" and you will find it difficult to incorporate it in your own intellectual capital.Provide fresh ideas for media companies like television and broadcasting stations.Share your research and white-papers...
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