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According to a recent study by Development Counselors International (DCI), Florida ranked fourth in the nation among states with the best business climates. Executives responding to the survey cited three factors as the most important in their decision making process for choosing specific locations: a strong labor market, low operating costs and a pro-business climate. Texas ranked first in the survey, followed by North Carolina, Georgia and then Florida and Tennessee tied for fourth. Nevada ... Read Full Post

GO ZONE Act (Gulf Opportunity Zone Act) Passed-December, 2005 ========================= What is it? The Gulf Opportunity Zone Act was passed by Congress in 2005 to provide tax based incentives for construction and new businesses to the areas of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. Among the provisions of the GO Zone Act are significant opportunities for tax exempt financing or 50% Bonus Depreciation. What counties qualify? - Alabama has 11 counties (Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Greene, Hale, Mare... Read Full Post

According to a recent study by bizjournals.com, Florida is a great place for small business. The report listed the top ten markets and Florida held four of those top five spots. Top Florida metropolitan areas for small business growth: Orlando Sarasota-Bradenton Miami-Fort Lauderdale Jacksonville The study used a 12-part formula for looking at 75 of the nation's largest metropolitan areas. The four Florida markets all shared similar qualities; rapid growth in population, employment and the nu... Read Full Post