LEARN HOW TO START A BUSINESS

The following applications are provided to download and print for your convenience from Augusta.gov. They are intended to expedite your process with business licenses.

New Venture Finance, a free online entrepreneurship class from the University of Maryland, College Park, offers insights into how to get that financial shot in the arm.

Online Entrepreneurship Courses for Anyone

1. Demonstrate collaborative techniques in the workplace that lead to effective teamwork.
2. Create and Deliver presentations that leave a lasting and impressive impact on your audience.
3. Solve problems using critical and creative thinking and be able to implement the best possible solution.
4. Deliver quality work with agility and impress your employers.
5. Communicate with your peers in a way that builds your personal reputation and increases your eminence.

"These two initiatives, the SBIR and STTR programs, are sometimes referred to as the Nation’s largest source of early stage/high risk funding for start-ups and small business. To be eligible, the small business must be American-owned, organized as a for-profit entity, and have less than 500 employees. "

"The Start-up School by Y-Combinator is a MOOC (Massively Open Online Course). You can follow along with the current 10-week program. This is one of the leading accelerators in the country and they are sharing their program materials."