Business Consulting

Starting a new business in Athens, GA? We can help you! Even if do not want to write (or have us write) a Business Plan and Marketing Plan for your new business, you will still need to take legal steps to avoid tax evasion. Registering your business with Local, State, and Federal Governments is the first step. Many refer to this entire process as getting your "Business License".

3 Ways to Start A Business In Athens, GA

  • Full Service

    With us, starting a Business in Athens, GA usually starts at around $500. If your situation is complex or requires legal advice, we can get you the help you need.

  • Assisted

    Try starting a business yourself, using the steps below. If you want help, you can call us at our hourly rate.

  • Do It Yourself

    If you already know what type of business you want to start, and you know how to do it, go for it!

Start A Business In Athens, GA

  • Follow these steps to Start A Business In Athens, GA:

  • State (a few days)

    1. Choose your type of business
    • CORPORATION
    • LLC – easy, considering that it can protect your own personal assets, if someone sues the business.
    • LLP
    • NON-PROFIT
    • PARTNERSHIP
    • SOLE OWNER – easiest - skip to #3 below.
    1. LLC – pay GA $100 online and they will email you confirmation.
      1. Choose your name
      1. File at http://corp.sos.state.ga.us/business/?dtm=559768518518519
      2. Print out the final copy of your documents.  Make sure that they have the “control number” on them.

     

    Federal (10 min.)

      1. Get your EIN – this is like an SSN for an entity.

     

    County – Athens/Clarke

    1. Trade Name - If you are doing business in a name other than your own, you will need a DBA – Doing Business As”, or “Fictitious Business Name” or “Trade Name”.
      1.  http://athensclarke.allclerks.us - Go in person. They can notarize it for you in their office. 
      2. Bring $32.00. 
    2. Zoning -
      1. Working from home?  Mail http://www.accplanning.com/user_files/homeoc.pdf with a $5.00 check. 
      2. If you want it same day, or see potential issues for yourself at http://www.accplanning.com/resources.php, visit their office.
    3. Business License –
      1. They will mail you one if you mail them any needed above documents, the $50/year fee, and this application: http://www.athensclarkecounty.com/documents/pdf/finance/business_occupation_tax.pdf   
      2. For same day service, try bring all of the above to their office and ask them for a “stamped copy” of your application.  Use that and the above documents to open a Business Bank Account the same day.

  • Pricing

    Pricing varies according to your needs, and how complex your situation is legally. We can usually give a telephone estimate. Call, Email Us, or earn a discount by filling out an RFP form.

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  • Internet Start-up?

    5 June, 2009

    Whether you are considering starting a business on the internet, or in Athens, you need to be sure that it is feasible. We can help you with a Feasibility Study. Market Research is not the only aspect of a Feasibility Study. This type of research will inform your Marketing Plan, and put you on the road to a strong Business Plan.

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About Athens Marketing Group

  • How are we different?

    28 December, 2009

    Athens Marketing Group is a cutting-edge Marketing Group based in Athens, Georgia.  Most marketing groups use traditional print methods are only now beginning to try to integrate internet and social marketing.  Our owner, also doing business as “SEO Website Guy” takes the opposite approach.  We specialize in developing highly visible websites that launch our clients to the top of Google’s list.  We use this website as a fulcrum from which to leverage our other marketing strategies, from traditional (print, mail, etc) to social networking.  We strive to be the first and only people that you need to talk to about Marketing in Athens, GA. 

Our Area Of Service

  • We are based in Athens, GA, USA - the home of the University of Georgia - UGA. While we take Global Clients, we can easily meet with clients in Clarke, Oconee, Elbert, Jackson, Walton, Morgan, and Ogelthorpe County, as well as the North East Georgia cities of Athens, Winterville, Bogart, Watkinsville, Arcade, Bogart, Hull, Washington, Winder, Social Circle, Walnut Grove, Covington, Buckhead, Comer, Monroe, Hartwell, Homer, Statham, Elberton, and the surrounding areas of Northeast Georgia. We also serve English speaking clients globally via telephone/fax/email/web.

Contact Us

  • Athens Marketing Group L.L.C.
    475 Baldwin Street #200
    Athens, GA 30605
    (706) 424-0387

    Call, Email Us, or earn a discount by filling out an RFP form.