Small Business Resources
Fayette County is proud to be recognized as an Entrepreneur Friendly Community by the State of Georgia.
There are abundant resources here to help entrepreneurs and business owners establish a good foundation for the business to start, grow and succeed.
Starting a Business
Business Development
- Georgia Secretary of State: First Stop Business Information Center
- Georgia Small Business Directory and Resource Guide
- Small Business Development Center / SBDC - Clayton State University
SBDC's provide aspiring and current small business owners a variety of free business consulting and low-cost training services. - SBA’s Small Business Training Network
- SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
SCORE counselors provide free and confidential business mentoring to start-up and existing small businesses. - How to Start an LLC in Georgia
Licensing & Permits
Business Licenses are administered according to the physical location of the business:
- Fayette County Business License/Occupational Tax
- Peachtree City Business License/Occupational Tax
- City of Fayetteville Licensing Requirements
- Town of Tyrone For licensing information call Tyrone Town Hall 770-487-4038
- Georgia Occupational Licensing Requirements – Check if your occupation requires a special license
Regulations & Registrations
- Corporate registrations
You must register with the state of Georgia if your business is a corporation, a non-profit, a limited liability company or a partnership - Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Most businesses need to obtain an EIN, also known as a federal tax id number, to identify your business Apply online
Legal Resources
- SBA
- What Georgia Employers Need to Know
Employment law overview for Georgia businesses - Department of Labor
Writing a Small Business Plan
6 Steps for Writing a Powerful Elevator Pitch
Resources for Business
Demographics and Economic Data
- Fayette County Development Authority
Info on Fayette County labor market, demographics, major employers and existing industry, incentives, infrastructure - Quickfacts from US Census
Fayette County and Georgia population and business statistics - Georgia Department of Labor
Find occupational trends, wage information, industry data - Bureau of Labor Statistics
Labor economics info including inflation, spending, consumer price index, productivity, wages - SBDCNet
Additional links to other sources of demographics and statistics
Veteran Resources
- Veteran's Business Outreach Centers provide counseling and training for veteran entrepreneurs, assisting them in reaching and surpassing their entrepreneurial goals.
- The Eden Project provides world-class, community based reintegration programs for veterans and their support groups.
Women's Resources
- ACE Women's Business Center provides women entrepreneurs with in-person assistance, funding knowledge, and business counseling programs to help start and grow businesses.
- Resources for Women in Business: Empowering Success
Human Resources
- ARC
Training and skills development for new and existing employees, no-cost recruitment services, and labor market insight through data tools - Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions
Free web portal with real-time information about workforce development providers in the region - Manage Employees
Hiring, interviewing, immigration, employee handbooks and employment law resources - Drug Free Workplace
Save 7.5% on your workers compensation insurance by becoming a Drug Free Workplace
Small Business Resources
- Business Growth Essentials
Our quarterly Chamber program providing education and skills development for mature small businesses looking to scale or exit in the near future - Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The UGA Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University provides economic development assistance for small businesses with no-cost consulting services and low cost educational programs.
Resources for Start Ups
- Start-Up Fayette
With a vision to create an ecosystem that catalyzes innovation and growth through entrepreneurial startups in Fayette County and the surrounding. We offer monthly speakers and education programs to help Entrepreneurs thrive. - Start-Up Fayette Pitch Contest
Providing a small group of outstanding entrepreneurs (Adult and High School Students) with in depth guidance and a stage to present their pitch to experienced Judges. - Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The UGA Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University provides economic development assistance for small businesses with no-cost consulting services and low cost educational programs.
Miscellaneous