Best Business to Start in Florida
Tony Wright
Editor At Large
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Solid list of businesses that you could do well with in Florida!
October 22, 2022
Florida has a unique climate, and a unique population.
If you’re considering moving to Florida, or already live in Florida, and planning which business to start in the sunshine state, it can be helpful to start by understanding the market, and which businesses are in the most demand.
Here, we’ve compiled a list of the best businesses to start in Florida, based on demand, geography, climate, and the market.
Top 3 Most Successful Businesses to Start in Florida
1 – Lawn Care
The year-round humidity and sunshine in Florida means that lawns grow, FAST! It’s not unusual for a homeowner in Florida to cut their grass once a week, which is up to 4 times more frequently than some northern states. Because of this, starting a lawn care business is the easiest, lowest cost, and most in-demand type of business that you can run anywhere in Florida.
2 – Car detailing business
Florida's unique climate can mean it’s residents experience frequent rain showers. Those rain showers mean that cars get dirty and mucky quite fast. Once the sun comes out again, nobody wants their car looking filthy – so they’ll often turn to a car detailing service to make it shine again. Starting a car detailing business is a great way to provide a valuable service in any city in Florida, and earn a good income for yourself all year-round.
3 – Pool care
Florida has the second highest number of swimming pools, reporting a whopping 1.3m swimming pools across the state. And, with an aging population, many residents turn to swimming pool services to maintain their pools. With regular weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly scheduled visits, the poolcare business prints money all year round, with pools needing different types of maintenance according to the seasons, with humidity and rainfall both playing an important role in balancing the chemicals needed in a swimming pool.
6 Other businesses to start in Florida
Painting Business
Floridians are a house-proud bunch, and keeping up the appearances of their homes is a top priority for many of them. Starting a painting business in Florida is an excellent way to earn an income. You can either operate the business yourself, picking up a paintbrush when needed, or you can hire subcontractors to meet your clients demands, booking the painting jobs as they come in.
Cleaning business
Cleaning services are in higher demand than ever, with Floridians spending over $3bn a year on these types of services. Starting a cleaning business is straightforward, and you’ll typically only need to outlay a few hundred dollars before you start earning an income from your new business. This makes it a great first-timers business, because the basics are very simple.
Nail salon
Many parts of Florida have huge demand for nail services. Starting a nail salon can be a great way to own a business, and if you find an area with the correct demographic (good household income), the demand will be there. Nail salons can produce a very good income for their owners, regardless of whether the owner works day to day as a nail technician or not.
Event planning business
Because of its year-round climate, Florida is a destination state when it comes to weddings, corporate events, and parties. The demand in the events industry is high, and each and every single event that happens is planned and organized by someone. Starting an event planning business in Florida can be a good option for a first-time business, because the outlays and costs involved are not very high at all.
Moving Company
Florida has more people moving to it than almost any other state. In just 2021, an estimated 330,000 people moved to Florida. Starting a moving company can put you right in front of these people as a valued service provider. You can do either local moves, or interstate moves. Either way, you can get started with just one truck, and you can make yourself a pretty good income from a moving company. Many movers started out with one second hand truck, and have grown into large nation-wide businesses since then.
Handyman Business
Owing to the population demographic in Florida, the demand for handyman services is growing at a break-neck speed. Right across north America, the industry is seeing a 34% increase in demand, and Florida is right at the front of the pack. Starting a handyman business doesn’t cost very much, and is easy to market and advertise in a local area. You can get started and earn your first dollar of income within a single weekend.
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