• Someone who organizes and maintains a business venture
• Someone who takes on the risk and does what he/she wants in order to make a profit
• Someone who can coordinate the resources available to meet a need

How can you become an entrepreneur? How can you start your own business? The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce has designed this booklet to simplify transition into the role of an entrepreneur. Starting a Business in Lumpkin County, Georgia will make establishing your own business easier by giving you "one stop shopping" for the information you will need. The Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce is determined to promote economic growth and development. We believe this begins with you. By giving you the proper tools, we can help build a strong economic foundation. We hope this booklet will be of assistance. In order to receive the maximum benefits of the information contained in this booklet, we suggest you treat this booklet as you would a workbook. Start at the beginning and work through to the end, making notes along the way.

This book would not have been possible without the dedication of many individuals and the cooperation of many organizations. We would like to thank all those who contributed in any way.