Best Small Business Resources in the Augusta Area

Description

The Augusta-Richmond County Small Business Incubator provides brand new startups and entrepreneurs who have been working in less-than-ideal spaces a coworking space at reduced rental rates. In addition to a coworking space, SBI also offers quarterly meetings with a Small Business Advisory Board, networking opportunities, and seminars.

Restrictions

Augusta-Richmond County Small Business Incubator works with entrepreneurs looking to start service, manufacturing, or R&D businesses in Augusta, Georgia. Candidates must also be able to fund their businesses during the startup phase.

Description

SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a leading, nation-wide organization that has assisted millions of entrepreneurs over its 50+ years of operation. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that offers access to a network of experienced business leaders who donate time to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. They also host free or inexpensive workshops online and at 300 local chapters around the United States. Mentoring can be conducted either in person or remotely and is always free and confidential, no matter how often you take advantage of this service.

Description

The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it. Sometimes in order to be considered for mentoring from one of their professional business advisors, you may have to attend a class/workshop or at least present your business plan. SBDC's are located all throughout the state and you should use the SBDC closest to your location if possible, but you can often transfer to a different location if they do not fit your needs.