Florida Named A Best State To Start A Business In 2024
If your vision for this year is to finally pursue that business idea you’ve dreamed about, here is a boost you might need to get started. WalletHub recently reported on the best states to start a business in 2024 and Florida ranked very high.
“A state that provides the ideal conditions for business creation — access to cash, skilled workers and affordable office space, for instance — can help new ventures not only take off but also thrive,” WalletHub explained.
To determine which states are best to start a business this year, WalletHub dug deep into analyzing specific data. All 50 states were measured in 25 different relevant categories. Environment, resources, and business costs were among them. From there, total scores in each area was added together to create a final grade for each state. This then allowed for an official ranking to be compiled, based on total scores.
Florida Ranked Third Overall
Coming in only behind Georgia (#2) and Utah (#1), Florida rounds out the top three states to start a business in 2024. The Sunshine State scored particularly high in business environment category. Here, we ranked as the second best overall. This is translating to significant growth numbers in small businesses throughout the state.
WalletHub also points out that Florida has a 4% gross domestic product growth rate. This too is one of the highest in the country. “Florida also has more entrepreneurs and startup firms relative to its population than most other states,” they continue.
Select Florida recently stated that Florida was the second best state in the country for overall business in 2023. In addition, aviation, life sciences, financial and professional services were among the top industries in the state.
Many great small business ideas came out of the pandemic. Whether it was home cooked goods that evolved into a restaurant or construction services, many workers found their niche by pursuing passions with their time.
Florida Birthday Freebies - Get Free Stuff on Your Big Day
Who doesn’t love getting free stuff on their birthday? Seriously, one of the best things about getting older is just getting those fun birthday freebees. My birthdays is quite a ways away, as it’s in August, but I might as well prep for it early. The problem is that I never remember until the day of my birthday what stores and restaurants offer free stuff on birthdays, and by then, it’s often too late. So, you’re best to plan early, if you want to snag those Florida birthday freebies.
With that in mind, this year, I set out to find the best Florida birthday freebies months before my big day. Let’s just say I was determined to get a head start. As it turns out, a large number of spots offer great birthday freebies and gifts.
I’m looking through some of these food freebies, and after seeing these, I think I’m going to be very full on my birthday. Both Denny’s and IHOP offer free breakfast deals for your birthday. Those restaurants are national, so even if you’re traveling on your birthday, you can get some free or discounted grub. Maybe I’ll hit up both spots on my birthday and really stuff myself with pancakes. I also like getting free stuff, not just food, on my birthday. Makeup stores such as Ulta and Sephora offer special birthdays gifts for rewards members. You’ll find plenty of free dessert deals on this list, as well. I’m all about dessert, free or not, but free is always better. It’s worth noting that some of these programs require you to sign up in advance of your birthday, so hop on them quickly.
Read on for birthday freebies available in Florida for your big day, and whenever your big day falls, happy birthday. Many of these deals do have an expiration date after your birthday passes, so look into that. Also, these deals change often, so don’t be surprised it this list varies a bit.
Florida Birthday Freebies:
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
