Frequently Asked Questions about Small Business Finance

This document sketches the ecosystem or life-cycle of small business financing.

The State of Georgia Small Business 2011

Prepared by the Georgia Small Business Developmet Center Network Department of Applied Research.

How to Pay Business Debts You Can't Afford - A Do-It-Yourself Guide

The 27 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid when Negotiating Business Debt

These Webinars are sponsored by the Association of Small Business Development Centers and Corporate Turnaround.

Guide to Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses

As a small business owner, you might think that offering health insurance coverage to your employees is beyond your reach, but it may be easier than you realize. This Guide is intended to help you find out.

First Stop Business Guide

Invaluable resource for entrepreneurs from Karen Handel, Secretary of State.

Economic Development Finance Programs

Published by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.  This document contains information about various federal, state, and local financing programs that directly or indirectly benefit Georgia businesses or those businesses interested in making Georgia their home. Many of these programs may also directly benefit local governments.  They have also included information on the Secretary of State’s First Stop Business Information Center. The Center should be helpful to persons who are considering starting a new business or who need information on where to obtain licensing and permits. This packet also contains a section on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).  The SBA provides a number of programs that are useful to potential and existing business owners.

Business Start-up Basics

Georgia SBDC Network FAQ's

The 2012 Georgia Minority Supplier Directory The Georgia Minority Supplier Directory has proven to be an efficient tool for the identification of minority-owned subcontractors and suppliers. To include your minority-owned business in the next publication, Click Here to download an application.

 IRS Tax Center

Georgia Department of Revenue Forms

IRS Business Valuation Standards

Georgia Income Tax Guide

Personal Financial Statement

Financing On the Internet

Nontraditional Financial Sources

Curtis

The SBDC is a great resource. I’d recommend David to anyone trying to do an expansion or a startup. He’s been very helpful to us. (quote by Jerry Branch)

- Brothers (l-r) Jerry, Dan, and Earl Branch

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    Start-UP Basics - An Overview to Starting Your Own Business

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    Google’s New Friday 15 Live Training Series for SMBs

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