Start a Business Division of Corporations Florida Department of State

A limited liability company is a corporate structure that protects its investors from personal responsibility for its debts or liabilities. When starting a business, do your research and develop a business plan. This allows you to raise the money you need to start your operation. The Small Business Administration uses the number of employees working at a company and its annual revenue to formally define a small business. For 229 industry sectors, from engineering and manufacturing to food service and real estate, the SBA sets sizing standards every five years. …