Of Georgia’s over 700,000 incorporated businesses, over 97% are small, employing under 500, with 95 percent of those employing under 50. Entrepreneurship and the desire to follow one’s passion cross all business sectors. Georgia’s creative and diverse citizens and businesses demand attention and exposure to all resources fitting their particular needs. Georgia meets every aspect of business development, from the idea stage to start up to growth stage and beyond.
The most frequently asked question: “where do I go for what?” is answered in this valuable list of resources - from a start-up tax form to R&D and industry transformation.
What is Georgia's definition of a small business? Click here to learn more.
Did You Know?
Georgia ranks No. 1 in the U.S. for Entrepreneurship and Best Workforce and ranks No. 3 in cost of living, transportation and infrastructure network.
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.
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Starting A Business Growing, Expanding or Relocating A Business
Financial Assistance Tax Credits & Exemptions
Gov't Opportunities & Regulations B2B Opportunities
Women, Minorities & Youth Research, Innovation & Technology
Starting a business
Mentoring & Courses Licensing Labor Laws Starting a Franchise Register Your Business Permitting FAQ's Legal Structure Useful Links
Contract Manufacturers Tax Information
growing, expanding or relocating a business
Available Buildings Taxation
Available Sites Export Assistance
Workforce - Training: Quick Start Partnerships
Incentives Contract Manufacturers
Financial Assistance Web Service Providers
Contact: Regional Project Managers Map (PDF)
financial assistance
Federal Loan & Grant Programs Rural Business Loans
Innovative Entrepreneurs Foundations in Georgia
Micro Loans Georgia Funding Resources (PDF)
Complete Financial Assistance Overview
tax credits & exemptions
Job Tax Credits Research & Dev Tax Credit
Investment Tax Incentives Retraining Tax Credit
Optional Investment Tax Credits Child Care Tax Credit
Quality Jobs Tax Credit Sales & Tax Use
2010 Georgia Tax Credit Map (PDF)
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 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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