Starting Your Own Business
At the Gray/ Jones County Chamber of Commerce, we like to see a business stay in business. If you are considering starting your own business, you probably already have a dream–but dreams come true faster when you have a plan. Basically, before you hit the road to success, you need a three-part travel plan that’s as clear as black and white:
- Strategic Plan–where you’re going, when you will leave and who’s joining you
- Business Plan–how you will get there, how much it will cost and how you will fund it
- Operational Plan–what you will do once you arrive
Business Resources
- UGA SBDC: How to Start a Business (Booklet)
- Explore Tools & Resources at USA.gov/business
- Learn More at U.S. Small Business Administration
- Ten Steps to Starting Your Own Business
- Sign Up for UGA SDBC Newsletters
Finding & Designing Your Place of Business
- Planning & Zoning
- Tax Assessor’s Database
- Design Assistance
- Gray/Jones County Small Business StartUp Kit
