The next FREE Business Workshop is Tuesday, March 28 at 9 a.m. in the Building Department Training Room.  BB & T Bank  will be conducting  a workshop on Fraud and the impacts that could affect your business and measures to prevent it for new and existing business owners. A Port St Lucie Police Department Detective will be in attendance to answer any questions you may have regarding Fraud. Please call 772-344-4238 or email Cgomez@cityofpsl.com to reserve your seat.  New applicants will receive a 50% reduction on their application fee for attending.  

Businesses opening on or after April 1st will pay the pro-rated half year fee. All Business Tax Receipts expire on September 30, 2017.

 

Business Tax Final Delinquent Notices have been mailed. Contact our office for the amount due at 772-344-4356 if you have not renewed your business tax.

 

St Lucie County will be offering General Certification Standards Training, Testing for Agricultural Pesticide Applicators on April 5, 2017, contact 772-462-1660 or visit http://stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu for more information.

 

5 Tips to Jump Start a New Business

Create a brand.  Spend a little money to create a professional logo, business card

Ramp up Online.  Make creating a Website a top priority.

Make Your First Sale.  This is the key, Get that first sale even if it's a friend or family.

Promote Testimonial.  Start building credibility for your business from day one.

Build Buzz.  Be creative. Get people talking about your business, your product or service.

**Don't forget your hours. It is important for businesses to list their hours of operation on all advertisements such as signs, letters, coupons, etc.  Let your customer and potential customers know when they can reach you.**

   

Let us know how we can assist you in the success of your business, contact Yvonne at (772) 344-4356.