The following Georgia resources can help you start your small business and run it successful. Some of the perks offered by these organizations include events, licensing information, help with business planning, workshops, counseling, and guides or tools to help you in all aspects of your small business. You can find other regional small business resources here.

Georgia Department of Economic Development
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is the state’s sales and marketing arm and lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, developing new domestic and international markets, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a location for film, video, music and digital entertainment projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development.

Georgia Small Business Development Center Network
To enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Small Business Administration – Georgia
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed in your Georgia small business.