Resources

Disclaimer

We are providing links to a variety of websites as a public information service. The websites listed generally provide information or services helpful to small businesses. We are not responsible for third party sites that may be accessed from or linked to this web site and we expressly disclaim any liability for the content and accuracy of the information contained on such sites.

Federal Government

U.S. Small Business Administration
The SBA provides a wide variety of educational and financial resources for small businesses.

Internal Revenue Service
This is the agency we love to hate.

Forms and Publications
Many IRS forms are available for download.

U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
This office handles patents and federal trademarks.

Library of Congress
The Library of Congress has a wealth of resources.

Copyright Office
The U.S. Copyright Office is a part of the Library of Congress.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
All employers are required to complete and retain an I-9 Certificate for each employee. The I-9 form can be downloaded from this site.

Consumer Price Index Current
Many contracts provide for CPI Adjustment. Here is where you can find the most current information.

Social Security
Social Security forms and information online.

State Government

State of Georgia Web Site
Here you will find information on Georgia, including links to state departments, county and local government pages.

Georgia State Government Forms
Find forms for several different State agencies.

Georgia Secretary of State
Main site. Information available for corporations, archives, elections, professional licensing, securities, etc.
*Includes both Annual Registrations and Corporations Division

— Annual Registration online
This page contains a link to pay your corporation’s annual registration online.

— First Stop Business Information Center
Where to go when you are just starting your business. Provides FAQs, forms you will need, and other helpful info.

— Trademark Division
Download Georgia Trademark Application Forms, search for Georgia registered marks, FAQs.

Georgia Labor Department
The Georgia DOL home page.

Georgia Public Library System
Links to the public libraries in your neighborhood.

Georgia Revenue Department
Information and forms for Georgia taxes.

Georgia Tech Advanced Technology Development Center
The ATDC is a business incubator helping high tech business to get started.

Business Outreach Services
Local Small Business Development Centers provide educational programs to small businesses. Business Outreach Services are a public service unit of University of Georgia and business assistance provider for U.S. Small Business Administration.

Business Organizations

Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Business networking and information.

Local Chambers of Commerce and Other Business Groups
Business networking and information in your area.

Legal

State Bar of Georgia
Provides directory of all members and bar information.

Local Bar Associations
In addition to the State Bar of Georgia, there are numerous local and special interest bar associations in Georgia.

Accounting

Georgia Society of CPA’s
This is the main organization for Georgia CPAs. Search for a CPA in your area.

National Association of Enrolled Agents
Get tax news and help with tax preparation.

Georgia Association of Public Accountants
Main site for Georgia Public Accountants.

National Association of Tax Practitioners
Assistance for tax professionals.

Financial Planning

Financial Planning Association of Georgia

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards

National Association of Personal Financial Planners

Society of Finanical Service Professionals Atlanta Chapter

National Society of Finanical Service Professionals

Misc Business

Access Atlanta
News, weather, entertainment, etc. for metro Atlanta.

Better Business Bureau
The BBB maintains general information and business reliability reports nationwide. It also offers dispute resolution services.

Company Minute Book/Corporate Kit Vendors

Corporate Kits Plus, Inc.
Corporate Kits Plus provides corporate minute books, seals and stock certificates for all 50 states. They also provide standard organizational minutes for the State of Georgia.