State Small Business Assistance


State Small Business Assistance

 

Georgia Secretary of State
One of the first items of business any enterprise should address is registering with the Georgia Secretary of State.  The First Stop Business Center within the Secretary’s website provides information to help you sort through the necessary forms and steps to create a business in the State of Georgia, including where to obtain licensing and permits.

University of Georgia Small Business Development Center 
Many states have Business Outreach Services or Small Business Development Centers to help plot a course for your business in a specific region.  The University of Georgia has a Business Outreach Services/Small Business Development Center that provides advice for small businesses.  There is also a regional office in Duluth, and they can be contacted here:

The University of Georgia Business Outreach Services/SBDC

The University of Georgia SBDC
2530 Sever Road
Suite 202
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Phone: (678) 985-6820
Fax: (678) 985-6819

 

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has developed an Economic Development Financing Packet that provides various federal, state and local financing programs that you may be able to use to the advantage of your business.