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Notary fees, permit paperwork, online notarization and the office side of running a contracting business. Written from Lakewood Ranch.
Business · 6 min read
1099-NEC for Florida Contractors in 2026: The New $2,000 Rule and a Simple Checklist
For payments made in 2026, the 1099-NEC threshold rose from $600 to $2,000. What Florida contractors need to know, the February 1, 2027 deadline, W-9s, e-filing and a checklist.
Contractors · 5 min read
5 Office Mistakes That Cost Contractors Jobs (and How to Fix Them)
Slow lead response, late estimates, verbal change orders, loose invoicing and permit surprises. Five office habits that cost Florida contractors jobs, and simple fixes for each.
Business · 5 min read
How to Start an LLC in Florida: 6 Steps and What It Costs
The 6 steps to form a Florida LLC: name, registered agent, Articles of Organization on Sunbiz, EIN, local licenses and the yearly Annual Report, with current state fees.
Notary · 4 min read
How Much Does a Mobile Notary Cost in Florida?
Florida caps notary fees at $10 per act in person and $25 online. Here is how mobile notary travel fees work in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and Sarasota, and how to prepare.
Contractors · 6 min read
Notice of Commencement in Florida: What Homeowners and Contractors Need to Know
When a Florida Notice of Commencement is required, who signs it, where it is recorded in Manatee and Sarasota counties, and the mistakes that delay inspections.
Notary · 5 min read
Can I Notarize a Florida Document Online if I'm Out of State?
Yes. A Florida online notary can notarize for signers outside Florida. How identity verification works, which documents need extra care, and what it costs.
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