Start your Business
It all starts with an idea.
And now that you have your inspiration, the fun begins. Bringing a business to life is challenging but we’re here to give support and connect you with resources that can help you succeed.
We've created a 10 Steps to Launch Your Business Guide to help you through the process of going from Idea to Licensing. Take advantage of the Startup Guides and Training Resources you will find below.
There are numerous resources available to assist you with technical needs (business plans and licensing) or financial needs (grant funding/business loan acquisition). Take some time now to explore with the links available here.
BUSINESS STARTUP GUIDES
- Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Volusia Business Resources Practical Guides for Business & Startups
BUSINESS STARTUP TRAINING & RESEARCH TOOLS AVAILABLE ONLINE
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Foundr Magazine
- SCORE Volusia/Flagler
- Volusia County Library – LinkedIn Learning
VOLUSIA BUSINESS RESOURCES
Volusia Business Resources (VBR) is where entrepreneurs and business owners find resources to overcome today’s challenges, and where community stakeholders join together to shape solutions to meet tomorrow’s business needs.
A one-stop-shop website, VolusiaBusinessResources.com gives startups and existing businesses the ability to easily navigate specific resources based on the stage of their enterprise.
- Resouce directory of local, state and federal business-servicing organizations that are ready to help your startup or existing business succeed.
- Explore the calendar of events for opportunities to learn, acquire funding, professional development, networking and more.
- Get your business "funding ready" to acquire capital to start or grow your business with the Funding Readiness Center (FRC). A readiness checkup tool will guide you to prepare your business to become better-aligned with the expectations of funding organizations. The FRC also includes readiness training tools, a funding options overview and a funding selection feature.
- Business step-by-step how to guides on topics including creating a business plan, starting your business, licensing requirements, and registering your business have been created to meet particular needs of businesses.
ACUITY BUSINESS PASS
The Volusia County Public Library and Volusia County Division of Economic Development know small businesses want the best data to make strategic decisions for their business. To make this happen, entrepreneurs and small business owners need access to cutting edge research and accurate databases. The problem is that oftentimes gaining access to these research tools and databases can be frustrating.
That’s why we created the Acuity Business Pass card. Now you can unlock cutting-edge market insights instantly, at no cost.
- Premier business research solutions
- Your digital platform for cutting-edge research solutions
- Unparalleled digital access to business data and professional expertise
Are you...
- Struggling with expensive data subscriptions?
- Missing out on crucial data due to cost?
- Wishing for top-tier data within your budget?
- Making decisions without reliable metrics due to cost?
We can help...
- Enjoy enterprise-level data without the cost barrier.
- Unlock valuable insights without the hefty price tag.
- Access digital content from a wide range of business subject matter experts.
Here’s how it works: Get your Acuity Business Pass card at the nearest Volusia County library, familiarize yourself with Acuity and then, from the comfort of your office or home, tap into all the research and data solutions available. Access these Concierge Programs
