Starting a Business in White County

Small Business Resources

Small Businesses are a vital part of our economy, our community and your Chamber. In order to assist you, our Small Business Member and those wanting to start their own business, we provide a wide array of services and benefits. Including:

Seminars and events that should be of interest to Small Businesses.
A Business Startup Guide to assist you in your efforts to start your own business and to provide you with a list of all the resources available to you.
Internet - The Chamber offers you the opportunity to market your business not only to the local area but to the world through our web site. If you do not have a website a web page is personally designed for each member, giving free "web presence" even if you don't own a computer. It is our goal to establish a Web presence for every Chamber member. Our Member & Services Directory allows visitors to the Chamber website to search for a member by name, category or service. Call the Chamber to get yours today!
The SBDC On-Line Consulting service is a free service that links entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs with SBDC consultants via the internet. There is no charge for either the use of the service or the business consultation service provided by the SBDC. The service features a video and audio real time link to the Gainesville office of the SBDC for faster and more immediate help with business opportunities for the people of White County. For more information call the Chamber office at (706) 865-5356 or the SBDC in Gainesville at (770) 531-5681.
Access to group health insurance - Your Chamber membership opens the opportunity for lower cost group health insurance through Purchasing Alliance Solutions™. Call the Chamber for a listing of Chamber insurance agents ready to meet all of your insurance needs.
Workers Compensation Insurance Savings - Through participation in the Drugs Don’t Work Program, chamber members can save 7.5% on their Workman’s Compensation premiums. The program has five easy steps. For more information, call (706) 754-3113, ext. 116, 117, 658 or 370.
Need a FREE small business mentor?
White County Rotary Club sponsors mentoring program for small business owners -
Need a small business advisor? Want to learn to read and understand your financials? White County Rotary Club, a community service club comprised of local business leaders, is launching a mentor program. Rotarians will work with business owners to help them:
        - set and track goals
        - learn to read, understand and use financials
        - network with other resource providers
This program is free but does require a year commitment to meet with your mentor at least once a month. For more information, call the club partner, Appalachian Community Enterprises, or ACE at 706-348-6609 or email Rosann Kent, ACE Vice President of Education at kent@aceloans.org

Sample Business Plan Outline