Live Oak Public Libraries: READY RESOURCES: Help for Businesses

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Links to library career and business resources for entrepreneurs, job seekers, and investors.
Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) - Georgia Tech
Programs and consulting for tech companies and product-based startups.
Business Plans Handbook
Sample business plans from service industries.
Free access with your library card.
The Creative Coast
Startup business resources during trying times.
Effingham County Chamber of Commerce
Resources for businesses and workplaces.

Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative This link opens in a new window
Free online entrepreneurial training course with 8 modules.
Click here to learn more.

Financial Planning Association of Georgia
Resources for financial management.
Georgia Center for Nonprofits
Planning resources and guidance for nonprofit organizations.
Google for Business
Tools and resources for small businesses.
Grow with Google
Access free training and tools to improve your digital skills, advance your career, or grow your business.
Liberty County Chamber of Commerce
Local information and resources for businesses.
Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce
Resources available for businesses and individuals.
Savannah SCORE
Free mentoring and training for businesses.
Staples Small Business Toolkit
Checklists and resources to help you get ready to reopen.
Starting a Business Guide
Step by step support from the City of Savannah.
UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Information and resources to address challenges related to COVID-19.
UGA Small Business Development Center
Virtual consulting and online resources are available. Click or call the regional office at 912-651-3200.
University of Georgia
Continuing education for individuals and small businesses.

Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund)
Small business loans through the U. S. Department of Treasury.
Georgia Department of Labor
Information about filing for unemployment.
Georgia State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
Private financing to small businesses and small manufacturers.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Tax deadline extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020.
Tax relief information for taxpayers and businesses.
Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses
Small Business Administration
Low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners.
Small Business Assistance Corporation
Loans and technical assistance for small businesses.
Small Business Development Center
Virtual consulting and online resources from University of Georgia.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Disaster assistance information and applications. Contact 1-800-659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
UGA Public Service & Outreach
Links to economic development assistance with finance and funding.
Value Line
Current market data and financial research.
Free access with your library card. Click here for video tutorials.

Georgia Legal Forms Library This link opens in a new window
Access and download professional legal documents for free. Search sample forms by topic or category.
Click here for video tutorials.

Georgia Legal Services Program
Nonprofit providing free civil legal services for low-income Georgians.