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What Orlando Employers Must Know Before Florida's Paid Sick Leave Law Takes Effect

From the taqueria on Mills Avenue to the landscaping crew in Apopka — a plain-language breakdown of who's covered, what you owe employees, and what happens if you're not ready.

By Sarah Okonkwo ·
What Orlando Employers Must Know Before Florida's Paid Sick Leave Law Takes Effect

What Orlando Employers Must Do Before Florida's Minimum Wage Increases This Fall

Florida's minimum wage goes from $14.00 to $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026. That completes the six-year schedule voters approved when Amendment 2 passed in November 2020. Most of the country …

By Elena Vasquez ·
What Orlando Employers Must Do Before Florida's Minimum Wage Increases This Fall

How to Get a Food Truck permit in Orlando, Florida

By Tom Callahan | CityDesk Orlando | Business & Hospitality

By Tom Callahan ·
How to Get a Food Truck permit in Orlando, Florida

What Florida's Overdue LLC Annual Report Means and How to Fix It

The May 1 deadline has passed. The $400 late fee is live. You have roughly three months before Florida administratively dissolves your LLC — here is exactly where you stand and the step-by-step pat…

By Sarah Okonkwo ·
What Florida's Overdue LLC Annual Report Means and How to Fix It

What Small Businesses in Orlando Are Actually Using for Payroll

From a five-table restaurant on Restaurant Row to a two-person S-corp in Maitland, the right payroll setup depends on your industry, your headcount, and whether your provider knows what Form RT-6 is.

By Elena Vasquez ·
What Small Businesses in Orlando Are Actually Using for Payroll

What the Orlando Economic Partnership Actually Does for Small Business

OEP brokers big corporate deals and manages state incentives — but if you run a 20-person company in Parramore or off the SunRail corridor, here's what actually applies to you, and what doesn't.

By Chris Mullen ·
What the Orlando Economic Partnership Actually Does for Small Business

Best Business Networking Groups in Orlando

From the Regional Chamber to free tech meetups, a no-promotion guide to where Orlando professionals are actually building relationships — and spending their dues money.

By Chris Mullen ·
Best Business Networking Groups in Orlando

LLC vs S Corp for Florida Business Owners

No state income tax means the breakeven point is higher than you've read. Here's the Florida-specific math.

By Sarah Okonkwo ·
LLC vs S Corp for Florida Business Owners

What You Need to Know About Home Based Business Rules in Orlando

Three separate legal systems govern your home-based business — city zoning, your HOA, and your insurance policy. Most owners don't know all three exist until something goes wrong.

By Sarah Okonkwo ·
What You Need to Know About Home Based Business Rules in Orlando

How Much Does It Cost to Form an LLC in Florida in 2026

The state fee is $100. Add a registered agent, an Orange County business tax receipt, and a city permit if you're inside Orlando limits, and you're looking at $165 to $485 — before you miss the ann…

By Sarah Okonkwo ·
How Much Does It Cost to Form an LLC in Florida in 2026
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