I live in the state of Florida. For instance if i run a catering business can i legally leave my suite with no postings of business. Is it my choice?
2007-04-25 02:07:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
If you will like to keep it low key then yes you don't have to let your self be know by the public,but i am think that the more people that know what your business does the more profit you will make at year's end but at the end of the day it is your choice good luck and be safe
2007-04-25 02:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by jem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not mandatory in most places, but it's not smart either.
My roommate works at a place that didn't have the right signs up saying the business name. They had a minivan get stolen, and called the cops, and the cops couldn't find them. When they did after having to search high and low they cussed them out, because if it'd been a fire alarm or burglary they would not get there in time.
So signs do more than just let the public know.
Also you don't want burglars who are just going in because they think it's a storage warehouse, instead of an actual running business.
2007-04-25 09:23:51 · answer #2 · answered by Luis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is fine. But you still have to register with the county with your name social security # and the place of business. As it is a food service, there might be an inspection, and a permit might be required.
County considers this as a serious business because you can poison and kill hundreds of people. So there could be significant set up fees and taxes involved. There could also be zoning laws preventing you from running a catering business from "your suite". So talk to the county and also to a business lawyer.
2007-04-25 09:27:05 · answer #3 · answered by kenneth h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say that it is mandatory for you to make your business known to the public, legally anyway. It would only benefit you if that was your target. If you are "catering" to a more corporate clientele you would be better off to choose other channels to spread your message. cjd.
2007-04-25 09:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by CJD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you can keep your business from the public.
2007-04-25 09:10:56 · answer #5 · answered by Paul McDonald 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure--the only thing is, how would you get more business?
2007-04-25 09:10:09 · answer #6 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋