When you stop for a moment and think about how interconnected the world, it can boggle your mind. While language, culture, history, and many other factors still separate people, the tightly interwoven economies of nearly every nation on Earth has created an unprecedented atmosphere of mutual… Read More
By Jannine Miller, director, Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics
In recent years, Georgia has climbed to the top as the number one state in… Read More
Nearly 99% of U.S. manufacturing companies are small to mid-size with fewer than 500 employees. Yet, they add tremendous value to local economies. In fact, for every dollar spent in manufacturing, another $1.81 is added to the economy according to the… Read More
Accelerator
A mentorship and training program designed to boost a startup's growth rate, accelerators are cohort-based, fixed-term, and generally conclude with a showcase or pitch event.
Angel Investor
An investor who help a founder get an idea off the ground. Angels generally invest at an… Read More
The innovation ecosystemis the term used to describe the large and diverse array of participants and resources that contribute to and are necessary for ongoing innovation in a modern economy. The local Georgia Innovation Ecosystem is made up of… Read More
Corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships in Georgia are formed by filing with the Corporations Division of the Secretary of State. Some foreign (out-of-state) entities which do business in Georgia also must file with the Corporations Division.
While there aren’t typically any state grants available for small business startups, there are many lending opportunities including your local banks. We've put together a list of traditional and alternative funding as well as federal loans and grants.
The U.S. government offers several financial aid opportunities for small business owners, including the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program.
Get an overview of starting your own business from the Start-Up Basics pdf (listed below) from the Small Business Development Center program at the University of Georgia.
While many Georgia businesses are required to register with the Corporations Division, businesses often need local operating licenses, federal operating licenses depending on the business, and/or state-level professional licenses. In certain cases, employees may need to be individually licensed as… Read More
