Are you a Small Business?

What is Georgia's definition of a small business? Click here to learn more. The most frequently asked question: “where do I go for what?” is answered in this valuable list of resources - from a startup to growth and innovation. 

Did You Know?
Georgia ranks #1 in the U.S. for Entrepreneurship, #5 for best state in U.S. in which to do business and ranks #2 in U.S. for best business climate. 

Georgia Work Ready

Additionally, Georgia companies employing 50 or fewer people are eligible to receive $250 per certified Work Ready individual hired, up to $1,250 total, to assist with hiring and training costs. Click here for more information.

To help you get started, click on a section below to receive more information: 

Starting a business  

growing, expanding or relocating a business

 Contact: Regional Project Managers Map (PDF)

financial assistance

Angel Investor Tax Credit Federal Loan & Grant Programs Foundations in Georgia Green Loans    Full GA Funding Resources

Innovative Entrepreneurs    Micro Loans   Rural Business Loans

 tax credits & exemptions

Job Tax Credits Investment Tax Incentives  Optional Investment Tax Credits  Quality Jobs Tax Credit   2010 Georgia Tax Credit Map (PDF)

Research & Dev Tax Credit Retraining Tax Credit Child Care Tax Credit Sales & Tax Use

Government Opportunities & Regulations 

Procurement Certification Safety Compliance Georgia Rules & Regs (Secretary of State)

 B2B Opportunities

Mentor Protégé Connection Supplier Match Program Creative Economies Initiative

Women, Minorities and Youth Women Minorities Youth

research, Innovation & Technology

Research, Innovation & Technology Centers of Innovation Incubators Research Centers

Georgia Research Alliance  Technology Association of Georgia Connecting with Innovative Entrepreneurs (PDF)

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