Small Business Development Center
About the Florida SBDC
Since 1976, the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of North Florida (SBDC) has helped more than 35,000 small businesses in an 18-county area. The SBDC provides assistance through management advice and technical training with little to no-cost to the potential, fledgling and/or well-established small business owners.
Owning a Small Business in St. Johns County just got easier!
The SBDC in partnership with St. Johns County offers a full-service location in St. Johns County with an office located in the Growth Management Permit Center, 4040 Lewis Speedway, at the main County complex in St. Augustine. The SBDC consultant, Marge Cirillo, also travels regularly to serve business owners in other areas of the county. Marge is a certified business analyst who works exclusively with small business owners in St. Johns County to provide management advice and technical assistance with little to no cost. Appointments are available by calling (904) 209-1295.
Small Business Resources
Licenses and Permits Links
Planning and Zoning
Incorporation & Fictitious Names
State Professional & Business Licenses
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Local Business Tax Receipt
Health Permits
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County
- Florida Department of Agriculture Food Inspection
Environmental Permit