There’s no two ways about it. Driving a car is a privilege, not a right, that requires the acquisition of a valid driver’s license. But even if you learned how to drive a car in your parent’s backyard or used to drive the truck on the family farm, that’s not enough to obtain it. In […]
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Setting up a Small Business Means Getting a License
In Florida, if you own a small business, you need a license – it is that simple. But, what type of license you need could vary. Every business must have a general business license. This is called a business tax receipt and is received from your tax collector. The county and municipality you live in […]
Types of Licenses in Florida
Most people think of a license as the plastic ID we all get when we pass the dreaded Motor Vehicle driving test. This is the first experience most of us have with licensing. As you progress through life, you will most likely obtain a few more. Here is a list of some of the licenses […]
Licenses: Opening a Restaurant in Florida
You love to cook and you live in Florida. Everyone you know rants about the food you prepare. The next logical step is for you to open your own restaurant and start raking in money. But before you hang up the open sign, there are some licenses you will need to obtain first. As soon […]
Weapon Licensing in Florida
Guns; this is certainly one hot topic these days. The 2nd amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to own and bear arms to citizens of the United States. This amendment to the Constitution was added in 1791. There is an argument over the fact that over 200 years ago this amendment made more […]
Everything You Need to Know about Licensing in General
It is easy to cringe at the thought of needing a license these days to go out and do just about anything. We need a license to learn to drive a car and then another one to drive it and then we have to renew it years later. We need a license to hunt, fish, […]
Licenses for Alcohol Sale and Distribution
Alcohol is not considered a controlled substance, but it is subject to regulation by the government. It has many properties that could qualify it as such, but this isn’t about the controversy surrounding today’s alcohol consumption. To avoid legal trouble, there are protocols you should be aware of and comply with. Different Types of Alcohol […]
The Ins and Outs of Professional Licensure
When you are young and dreaming about what you want to be when you grow up, no one mentions the term licensure. It is boring and can be costly, but it is necessary implementation when it comes to a multitude of professions. How do you go from wanting to be something to actually living it […]
How to Get a Hunting and Fishing License
It is coming up on deer season and the weather is much more favorable for fishing. Before you hit the great outdoors, you need a license to hunt and/ or fish. It is up to your state to issue them. Obtaining a license is not very difficult, but get caught hunting or fishing without one […]
Tips to get the most out of an intellectual property license
Licensing your intellectual property allows you to contribute to innovation in a broader sense by allowing others to access your ideas and innovations, and it helps you earn more money on your own innovation. Navigating the world of an intellectual property license is difficult, as you want to strike a balance between your interests and […]
